Following the success of its Wenceslao Ayguals de Izco Short Story International Competition (now in its third year) and of its J.M. Borrás Jarque local history prize (second year), the Associació Cultural “Amics de Vinaròs” has pleasure in once again marking its range of cultural interests by announcing the launch of the Gabriel Puig Roda International Watercolour competition, in celebration of our most internationally-acclaimed artist. The District Council of Castellón has generously agreed to participate in sponsoring the prize, which will be announced and presented to the winner, at the same time as the other two awards, during the CULTURAL DINNER “Nit de les lletres i de l’art” (Night of Literature and Art) which the Association will host in 2009, according to the following rules:

INTERNATIONAL WATERCOLOUR COMPETITION “GABRIEL PUIG RODA" RULES
Autonomous region: Valencia
Province: Castellón
City: Vinaròs
Theme/Subject: open
Technique: watercolour
Organised by: Associació Cultural “Amics de Vinaròs”
Sponsored by: Exc. Diputación de Castellón

1. Contestants
Artists of all nationalities can enter the competition.
2. Technique and theme/subject
Open and original theme/subject. The work shall not have previously received an award in any other competition.
3. Size and packaging
Dimensions will be between 70x50 minimum. Works protected with glass will not be admitted. The works will be mounted on a stand that will guarantee their handling and conservation. Furthermore, the work must be sent in a resistant packaging to prevent possible damage of the same and that can be used for returning the work.
4. Submission of the works
Each artist can submit a maximum of two works. The works should be delivered to:
Date: before 30 August 2009
Place: Offices of the Associació Cultural “Amics de Vinaròs”
Calle S. Ramón, n† 13, 12500 Vinaròs.
Time: from 9 - 13 hours
Days of the week: Tuesday to Friday, both inclusive
Method: In person or by any other means
5. Exhibition
The chosen works will be exhibited for the duration of time and in a suitable place as determined by the organisers.
A digital photographic catalogue of all the works submitted will be produced, with special emphasis on the chosen works. The catalogue will be sent in CD or DVD format to all participants.
6. Award
The following award has been established, and it will be subject to taxes according to the present legislation.
1st prize of €3.000 and an original sculpture by “José Córdoba”
7. Participants and Prize-winners
The work awarded with FIRST PRIZE will become, in all respects, property of the event organisers
The prize-winners will be required to attend the Gala Dinner which will take place in November 2009 in Vinaròs where the award presentation ceremony will be held.
8. Panel
The Panel will consist of dignitaries of the Culture and Arts world, a representative of the Local Council and one representative of the Associació Cultural “Amics de Vinaròs”. The Panel’s decision will be final. The decision will be made public and the winner will be informed DIRECTLY. Other participants will be able to check the results through the relevant media or on the Association’s website.
9. General provisions
The Event’s organisation will provide a receipt to each one of the participants at the time of delivery or on receipt of the works. This receipt will have to be presented to allow the works to be returned.
All transport, insurance and any other expenses incurred in the dispatch of the works will be the responsibility of the participant.
The organisers will make every effort to protect the works received but cannot accept responsibility for loss, damage, theft or any other act beyond their control and which may occur during transport, exhibition or return of the works.
Should the participants wish to take out insurance, this will be at their own expense.
10. Removal and returning of the works
Non-awarded works can be removed by the author or by a duly authorised person at the same place and at the same stipulated time of its delivery, within 60 days from the date of the Award Decision. If the work has not been removed within this period of time, it will be understood that the author waives any right over the same and that the work is donated to the Associació Cultural “Amics de Vinaròs”. If authors expressly demand in writing the return of the work, after having sent the relevant receipt, the works will be returned to them properly packaged using the indicated delivery method, with any costs, charges and insurance at the expense of the authors.
11. Identification of the works and documentation
The works must be identified with the theme or title of the work on the back. The paintings should not be signed in order to make the selection process more transparent. A sealed envelope should accompany the works, containing the following information:
o Name and surname
o Photocopy of Identity card or and Passport
o Address
o Contact telephone and/or e-mail address
o Work title or theme
o Digital photograph of the work submitted
Taking part in the competition implies that you accept these rules, and the Panel has the authority to settle any non-foreseen event. Once this has been settled, the Board of Directors of the Associació Cultural “Amics de Vinaròs” will be the only competent entity to settle any eventual problems.

July 2008