AWARDS AND FELLOWSHIPS

APPLY NOW FOR THE FREEDOM TO CREATE PRIZE

Philanthropic organisation ArtAction is seeking to "find light in darkness
and courage in truth" with the 2009 Freedom to Create Prize, which honours
artists around the world who promote human rights and free expression and
are denied their "freedom to create." The deadline for entries is 14 August
2009.

The prize is divided into three categories: the Main Prize is open to
artists (individuals or artistic groups) in all creative fields; the Youth
Prize is for artists aged 18 or younger; and the Imprisoned Artists Prize
is for artists currently in jail because of their work. The total prize
fund of US$125,000 is to be divided between the winning artists and
advocacy organisations they designate in order to further the cause their
artwork has highlighted.

For more information and to register, visit the Freedom to Create Prize
website: http://www.freedomtocreateprize.com