Freedom to Create Prize

The Prize encompasses all forms of art in any creative field and is open to any individual or group of any gender, religion or nationality. Entrants are invited to submit examples of their creativity in one of the following categories:

Main Prize

The Main prize is open to artists or groups whose participants are over the age of 16. The first place winner will receive US$50,000 which will be shared with an organisation nominated by the winning entrant to further the cause the artwork has highlighted. The first runner up will receive US$15,000. The second runner up will receive US$10,000.

Imprisoned Artist Prize

This prize is presented to artists who are imprisoned because of their courage and creativity in pursuing their art, and the role of their work in highlighting injustice. There will be less emphasis placed on the artists work (quality) and more on the personal courage demonstrated by them, the message conveyed through their work and its impact. The prize of US$25,000 is awarded to one winner, to be directed towards securing the artist's release, advocating on behalf of them and their cause and offering support to their family.

Freedom to Create is incredibly grateful for the support, partnership, guidance and encouragement that we have received from our amazing supporters, artists, participants, judges and other organisations since we began in 2006. We have made the difficult decision to suspend Freedom to Create's Prize and Exhibitions from 31 December 2011 for a period of strategic evaluation. Thank you for your support and wishing you courage and creativity in all that you do.

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