The Gallery at Penn College
Roger and Peggy Madigan Library, Room 303 · (570) 320-2445
Inspired by …
Overview
In conjunction with a gallery exhibition by legendary illustrator Brad Holland, the Madigan Library and The Gallery at Penn College have joined together to co-host a creative competition. Participants are invited to create an illustration, work of art, or piece of creative writing that is Inspired by…Brad Holland. Contest is open to students, faculty and staff of Pennsylvania College of Technology.
Deadline: Friday, August 1, 2008
Details
Holland, A Bright Idea, 2005 Acrylic on Board
[Explanation] [Awards] [Guidelines] [Eligibility] [Juror] [Rules for Entry] [Deadline & Entries] [Display] [Questions]
Brad Holland & The Exhibition
Now considered one of the top illustrators in the world, Brad Holland became a recognized name in the print industry in the 1970’s. His revolutionary style and perceived political commentaries were a welcome change from the nostalgic illustrations of the past. His works expressed a personal approach and though the ambiguity of his work was initially controversial, he was in time embraced by the likes of Playboy and The New York Times. The trail of his drawings and paintings can be followed through a broad range of publications including Vanity Fair, Time, The New Yorker, Rolling Stone, The Wall Street Journal, Esquire, and The Atlantic Monthly. While his unique style has evolved through the years, Holland’s approach remains consistent. He has illustrated CD covers for Ray Charles, Stevie Ray Vaughn, and Billy Joel among others, and his work can be found on theater posters, on the walls of Rio Casino in Las Vegas, and in the pages of virtual magazines. He recently illustrated LaNotte di Q, for Australian author Michael Reynolds, and Pandora Books of Seville, Spain, published a book of his Spanish landscape pastels. His works merge satire and wit with compassion and humanity, resulting in very stirring images that are stories themselves. The Gallery at Penn College will be hosting an extensive display of Holland’s art August 14 – September 14, 2008, including drawings and paintings from a variety of sources.
Awards
First prize of $100 cash will be awarded in each of two categories: Art and Creative Writing. Second place, $50; Third place, $25.
Guidelines
Entrants may submit up to 2 entries in each category.
Art:
- Original 2-D works that are inspired by Brad Holland (ex. acrylic, oil, watercolor, pastel, drawing, pen & ink, printmaking, digital art, mixed media)
- Replications prohibited (copies will be disqualified)
- Size is limited to 12 in. x 12 in. (maximum depth 1 in.)
Holland, Spirits, 2005, Acrylic on Panel
Creative Writing:
- A written work that is in some way inspired by Brad Holland’s illustrations or his own writings
- Maximum length for poetry: 67 lines
- Maximum length for fiction or essays: 2,000 words
- Maximum length for one-act plays/scripts: 3,000 words
- Maximum length for reaction papers or analysis of an article written by Holland: 2,000 words
- Must be in Microsoft Word 2003+ format
Eligibility
Entrants must be currently associated with Pennsylvania College of Technology; students must be registered for the Fall 2008 semester.
Holland, In Tora Bora, 2002, Acrylic on Panel
Get Started!
Books and other information by or about Brad Holland are on reserve at the Main Circulation desk in the Madigan Library. His artwork and articles can also be found through search engines or databases, OR start here with a bibliography page, then use the library databases to locate an illustration or article.
Rules for Entry
- Entries must be accompanied by an entry form.
- Entries that have been previously published are not eligible.
- All works submitted must have been completed within the past two years.
- The College will treat the artwork with care, but is not responsible for damages.
- The College may photograph or reproduce the entries for educational, catalogues and publicity purposes, giving credit to owner.
- All submitted works are subject to review by the Art Ethics Advisory Committee; submission does not guarantee display.
- College is not responsible for misdirected mail.
Deadline & Entries
- Deadline is midnight on Friday, August 1, 2008.
- Entries will be accepted at the Main Circulation desk in the Madigan Library.
- Submissions will be accepted immediately
- Creative writing entries only: please submit a printed version and a copy on CD. You may also e-mail creative writing entries to librarygallery@pct.edu; Subject: Holland entry.
- ALL submissions must be accompanied by an Entry form (PDF).
- Entries on display will be available for pickup after September 30, 2008. Entries not claimed by November 30, 2008 will become the property of Pennsylvania College of Technology and may be disposed of at the college’s discretion.
