The Fábrica das Histórias – Casa Jaime Umbelino presents the 2nd edition of the biennial illustration contest on the theme of “Resistance“.
The main aims of the competition are to promote illustration as an artistic discipline, bring illustrators closer to Torres Vedras’ cultural heritage and create new artistic con
Artists in the field of illustration, of legal age, can submit their work on paper and using free techniques, in a 30cmx40cm portrait format.
To enter the contest, complete the online form on the Torres Vedras Municipal Council website, upload a copy of your artwork, in JPEG format and 300 DPI resolution. Originals or illustrations in digital format, printed on quality paper, must be identified with a signature on the back of the illustration only.
An exhibition of the selected illustrations will be on display at the FH-CJU from 16 March to 31 July 2024, and the participants will receive a competition catalogue. Artists in the field of illustration, who are of legal age, will receive prize money of €1,500 and €500 respectively for 1st and 2nd place, with the illustrations becoming part of the organisation’s art collection.
The competition is organizes by Torres Vedras Municipal Council, in partnership with Historical Route of the Lines of Torres Vedras.
To apply and for specific submission guidelines, please check the official website.
