The fourth Land Art Generator Initiative (LAGI) international design competition has recently been announced and entries are now being accepted for 2016. LAGI 2016 invites creatives, scientists, engineers, and others from around the world to submit ideas — individually or as interdisciplinary teams — for large-scale and site-specific public art installations that generate carbon-neutral electricity and/or drinking water for the City of Santa Monica, California. There is a cash prize of $15,000 for the 1st Place winner and $4,000 for the 2nd Place winner.

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The Association of Illustrators, in partnership with Directory of Illustration, is pleased to announce the new Call for Submissions to the World Illustration Awards 2016. The awards call for any practising or new talent artist from all over the globe, to enter their commissioned or self initiated projects into one of the eight categories. An international jury of industry insiders will cast their votes over all received entries and select the best work and category award winners. Winners will gain worldwide publicity for their work and recognition within the industry. Highlights of the shortlist will be featured in a touring exhibition, starting at Somerset House in London, and accompanying publication, which will be distributed to major commissioners. The AOI and Directory of Illustration will promote all shortlisted work to their global network of illustration networks and commissioners.

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