Freedom to Create Prize

Entries are invited for the 2011 Freedom to Create Prize. This prize celebrates the power of art to promote social justice, build foundations for open societies, and inspire the human spirit. The prize encompasses all forms of art in any creative field and is open to any individual or group of any gender, religion, or nationality.

The Main prize is open to artists or groups whose participants are over the age of 16. The first place winner will receive US$50,000 which will be shared with an organisation nominated by the winning entrant to further the cause the artwork has highlighted. The first runner-up will receive US$15,000. The second runner-up will receive US$10,000.

The Imprisoned Artist prize is presented to artists who are imprisoned because of their courage and creativity in pursuing their art and whose work plays a role in highlighting injustice. There will be less emphasis placed on the artists' work (quality) and more on the personal courage demonstrated by them, the message conveyed through their work, and the impact of their work. The prize of US$25,000 is awarded to one winner, to be directed towards securing the artist's release, advocating on their behalf and the behalf of their cause, and offering support to their family. The prize is open for nominations from March 24 2011 until July 15 2011.