An invite to enter the 2010 Freedom to Create Prize

Dear K'Naan ,

I am enlightened by your works and how they contribute to broadening the perspectives of many. What an inspirational work for society you are doing !

I wanted to get in touch as I thought you might be interested in applying for the Freedom to Create Prize, an international celebration of the power of art to promote social justice, build the foundations for an open society and inspire the human spirit. Last year, over 1,000 artists entered from more than 80 countries. You are more than welcomed to let your networks know about the prize too.

The Prize consists of three categories: the Main Prize, open to individuals or artistic groups in all creative fields; the Imprisoned Artist Prize, focusing on artists who are currently imprisoned for their artwork and the Youth Prize which is open to artists under the age of 18. The total prize fund is US$ 125,000 which will be divided between the winning artists and their nominated advocacy organisations to further the cause their artwork has highlighted.

We would love to get an entry from you ! And of course, from any of the artists in your networks.. Simply go to http://www.freedomtocreate.com/Prize-Apply.asp to apply. It’s very easy I promise!!

Aside from the Prize, Freedom to Create works to share entrants’ talents with the rest of the world. In addition to our exhibitions in London and New York, we also have a global touring exhibition. Most recently, we have showed at HIFA in Harare, Zimbabwe and at the Queen’s Palace in Kabul, Afghanistan. All entrants will also be considered for our huge festival we are planning in Africa for November, when we announce the Prize winners and celebrate the inspiration of this year’s artists.

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to email me – my email is ajf@freedomtocreate.com


Thank you!

Amanda