Don Papa Rum conducts 3rd annual art competition

THE 3RD annual Don Papa Art Competition challenges Filipino artists once again to reimagine Don Papa Rum’s brand visual for the 2018 Art Canister Series. Participants are encouraged to present their own interpretation of the brand story and world of Sugarlandia.

To join, interested participants are required to register online. Wait for the confirmation e-mail as proof of entry since only those acknowledged by Bleeding Heart Rum Company, makers of Don Papa Rum, are considered valid submissions. Note that online registration closes on Dec. 8.

The contest is open to artists represented by galleries or museums, provided they are currently based in the Philippines, a resident, and Filipino citizen, at least 21 years old, and with a valid passport. Independent artists who wish to join must temporarily be registered under a gallery or museum, which will act on their behalf in terms of registration, communication, and submission of entries.

Entry must be in landscape format and created using two-dimensional flat media. It may be in the form of a painting, drawing, photograph, prints, or digital art (additional format), as long as it is completely original and does not infringe on any existing intellectual property rights.

For the initial screening, only a high-resolution photo that completely shows all aspects of the artwork is required to be submitted. E-mail it to art@donpa- parum.com together with the artist’s name, gallery/ museum name, artwork name, and artistic intent. The deadline for submission is on Jan. 29, 2018.

The top 10 artworks that exemplify the brand values and integrity will be displayed in the Don Papa Rum Exhibit at the Art Fair Philippines 2018. Among the top 10 entries, a grand winner, and a People’s Choice awardee will be chosen and announced during the event.

Winning artwork will be the visual basis for the Don Papa Limited Edition Art Canister, set for distribution worldwide in 2018. The grand winner will also get an exclusive four-week Artistic Residence Sojourn in New York City (NYC), USA, complete with round-trip tickets, accommodations, allowance, and an artistic immersion to key locations in NYC. The grand winner will also receive two cases of Don Papa Rum and be featured in Don Papa’s social media accounts, newsletters, and all press communication.

Additionally, the representative gallery or museum of the grand winner will also receive a maximum of two round-trip tickets to NYC. Meanwhile, the People’s Choice awardee will receive P10,000 in cash, one case of Don Papa Rum, and features in Don Papa’s social media accounts, newsletters, and all press communication.

For inquiries and complete details about the competition, e-mail to: art@donpaparum.com.