By Wole Adedoyin
The African Secretariat of the International Human Rights Art Movement (IHRAM) has announced the launch of the African Human Rights Art Competition, a groundbreaking endeavor aimed at fostering a profound understanding of human rights as interpreted through the lens of African artists.
This distinctive competition serves as a unique platform for artists across the continent to actively explore and express their perspectives on crucial human rights issues through the powerful mediums of painting and drawing.
Through this initiative, IHRAM endeavours to ignite a robust dialogue, shedding light on the diverse narratives surrounding human rights within the African context and encouraging collective consciousness.
The call for entries underscores IHRAM’s commitment to leveraging the power of art to transcend cultural boundaries and amplify the voices of African artists on the global stage.
By encouraging artists to delve into their unique perspectives and bring forth creative visions, the African Human Rights Art Competition becomes a dynamic platform for fostering unity, understanding, and advocacy for the protection and promotion of human rights across the diverse tapestry of the African continent.
The competition offers enticing prizes, including a First Prize of $100, Second Prize of $75, and Third Prize of $50, along with Five Honorable Mentions. Entries will be judged based on creativity, originality, quality (composition, design elements, and color), clarity of theme, and overall artistic impression.
The deadline for submission is June 30th, 2024, and entries are welcome from artists worldwide, provided they address human rights issues in Africa.
Artwork submitted must be 2D and can be created using various materials and techniques, including drawing, painting, printmaking, collage, and montage.
The themes encompass a wide array of human rights issues, including Freedom of Expression, Government Violations, Police Brutality, Corruption, and more. Entrants are required to provide their information alongside entries, ensuring eligibility and confirming originality.
The African Human Rights Art Competition is an initiative of the International Human Rights Art Festival (IHRAF), USA. IHRAF is dedicated to promoting awareness and understanding of human rights issues through the transformative power of art.
For further information and inquiries contact Website: www.humanrightsartmovement.org Email: wole@humanrightsartmovement.org Contact: Wole Adedoyin, +2348072673852
