3rd Tone International Miniature Art Exhibition 2015 Organized by Tone Art Society of Bangladesh Established in 1987 Go to the TASB website at www.toneartsociety.com What is Miniature Art? Miniature art is most often extremely detailed work, exquisite in color with strength of composition, which can more than compete with larger paintings. A compositional guide requires a gentle, no more than 1/6th scale of the actual subject. On the practical side, miniature art, with its minimal space requirements and favorable cost comparisons, places original fine art within the reach of both art lovers and collectors. TONE Art Society of Bangladesh is one of a number of non-profit groups in the Bangladesh in contemporary miniaturism. Founded in 1987 in Dhaka, Founder President is Khalid Mahmood Mithu. WHAT ARE THE OBJECTIVES? The Society encourages artists to become involved in the exciting world of miniaturism. It seeks to broaden the awareness of the public and collectors to the delicate beauty and refinement of this venerable art form. Its scholarship efforts assist talented young artists of the future including national and international art contest and Life Time Achievement Award. REGULATIONS 01: Our Next exhibition will be on mid of November 2015. 02: Painting size: Maximum : 12.5 x 12.5 cm. Smaller any size can be submitted. 02B: Sculpture may not exceed 8” x 8” x 8” including base and must be firmly attached to the base or stand freely if no base is needed. 03: Last Date for the artwork submission 15 September 2015. 04: For only foreign Artist I am requesting to send their art works with out frame. We will make the frame in Bangladesh. So that we can save our posting cost and custom office and tax problem. page 2 05: One artist can submit maximum 3 art works. 06: Medium is free. But Jewelry, crafts, functional work, photographic work or computer techniques will NOT be accepted. 07: Title, Medium, Size, Name of artist, Country and Price should be written on the back of the each art works. 08: Entry Form should be sign and post with the art works. 09: Entry Fee: US$ 40.oo Make Checks and Money Orders Payable to the TONE ART SOCIETY OF BANGLADESH or directly transfer your bank to our bank account : Account details: Account name: Tone art society of Bangladesh. Account no: inform you later Bank Name: COMMERCIAL BANK OF CEYLON PLC Dhanmondi Branch Swift code: CCEYDDH BEPZA Complex, House# 19/D, Road# 6, Dhanmondi, Dhaka- 1205, Phone# (88 02)9634261-2, 9676768, FAX# (88 02)9634285 10: Sale commission : Organizer & Gallery percentage 50% and artist will get 50% from the sale price. Art submission costs: The submitting party shall bear the costs of sending the artworks to exhibition authority along with the duly filled out and signed entry form. AWARDS: A: Grand Award: Cash US $ 1250.oo, Trophy and certificate. Six (6) Best awards will be given on different section & medium. B: Best Figure painting, Trophy, cash award and certificate. C: Best Portrait, Trophy, cash award and certificate. D: Best Print making, Trophy, cash award and certificate. E: Best Sculpture, Trophy, cash award and certificate. F: Best Experiential: Trophy, cash award and certificate. G: Best Landscape: Trophy, cash award and certificate. Eight (8) hon. Mention awards for out standing art works: H: 8 Trophy and certificates. page 3 Please fill up the small form and glue it to the back of your each artwork. NAME NAME NAME TITEE TITEE TITEE MEDIA MEDIA MEDIA YEAR YEAR YEAR PRICE PRICE PRICE SIZE SIZE SIZE PHONE PHONE PHONE E-MAIL E-MAIL E-MAIL NO 0 1 OFFICIAL NO NO 0 2 OFFICIAL NO NO 0 3 OFFICIAL NO Website: www.toneartsociety.com CHECK LIST 1. Artist name, title, media and price filled in on tags on backs of works 2 Numbers on tags match the titles in the form 3. Checked image sizes 5. Biography enclosed (optional) 6. Entry fee enclosed. 8. Self-addressed return label enclosed Posting Address: Khalid Mahmood Mithu President Tone Art Association of Bangladesh House # 36/1, Road # 4. Dhanmondi R/A. Dhaka 1205 BANGLADESH. Phone +8801711525412 Email< tonepresident@gmail.com> page 4 ENTRY FORM FOR COMPETITION NOT FOR COMPETITION NAME: ADDRESS: PHONE NO: E-MAIL: DATE OF BIRTH & PLACE: PRESENT POSSITION NUMBER OF SUBMITTED ART WORKS WEBSITE ADDRESS IF YOU HAVE: ENTRY FEE: US $ 40.oo SHORT BIO-DATA (WITHIN TEN LINES) NO 01 02 03 TITLE MEDIA SIZE PRICE YEAR OFFICIAL USE ONLY OFF.NO OFF.NO OFF.NO I've read and accept the regulation* Signature : …………………………………………………. Date: ……………………………………..