call for artists

INDIVIDUAL, Bibliophile, Limited Edition of 1000 copies, collectible ART BOOK deluxe Package in a slipcase

MOT /Masters of Today Publishers, Ltd welcomes submissions for books in Art, Photography, Architecture and Design.
We invite outstanding contemporary artists to have published a highly collectible bibliophile deluxe limited edition individual art book individually signed and numbered by the artist which (optional) include an original sketch, drawing, photograph or print.

Specifications
The first print run of 1,000 copies - 950 copies are given to the artist, is a large-size hardcover book of 30x24cm. /12x9,5 inches (other options available) in a unique creative layout per-page, a quality art print on silk art paper and Business Reply Card (a simple but efficient modality for collectors and art lovers to contact the Artist directly).
The book is perfect bound and full color, a genuine collector art object.
We can also provide high quality creative writing of an introductory essay or critique of the artist work by our art writers.
PRICE
Please email us your inquiries. We are not charging any additional fees besides the design and the printing cost. Making your art book, prices start at 159 Euro per page (or the equivalent currency) and are including the offset printing and the time required to create the layout.
Retail
Masters of Today (MOT) bibliophile limited edition art books are collectible art objects. Each exemplar is authentically signed and numbered by the artist which optional could include an original artwork - a sketch, drawing, photography or print that in fact, it reflects a process that extends beyond the value of an investment art object. The book price in bookstores and eCommerce ranges from $299 US to $2799 US per exemplar, depending on the exemplar number, autograph signature and uniqueness of the artwork included.
Materials to be received
If you are seeking Publication, we request that you provide detailed information on the book project.
• The completed Publishing Agreement
• Minimum 60 quality photos or quality scans of the works /TIFF image files, 300 dpi, up to 33 cm /13" the vertical side.
• The work information: title, year, media, size, collections.
• Writings, essays, statement, texts.
• Resume and exhibition list of artist
• Photos from the early days to the present time.
Distribution
The primary marketing venue is the most important website selling books: - Amazon.com. Other venues include the bookstore chains Borders, Banes & Noble and others affiliates in USA, Canada, France, Germany, UK, Australia and others.

Royalty
The artist royalty is determined depending on the retail price and the distribution cost.
ROYALTY EXAMPLE 1
If a bibliophile art book sells for $299 USD and the wholesale traditional takes 55% off the retail price, the price is $134.55; the distributor traditional takes 40% of $134.55, that would be $53.82 and the author earning of 60 points of $134.55 gets 60% for each book sold. The royalty would be roughly $80.73 for each book sold paid to the artist.
ROYALTY EXAMPLE 2
If a bibliophile art book sells for $ 2799 USD and the wholesale traditional takes 55% off the retail price, the price is $1259.55; the distributor traditional takes 40% of $1259.55, that would be $503.82 and the author earning of 60 points of $1259.55gets 60% for each book sold. The royalty would be roughly $755.73 for each book sold paid to the artist.
NOTE
All materials sent become the property of MOT, and we cannot be held liable for any damages or loss of materials. MOT shall return materials only if they are accompanied by a supplied postage and a return address label. MOT /Masters of Today Publishers, Ltd reserves the right to discard material if a return is not requested in writing within one month of submission.

ART CRITIC AWARD

INVITATION TO APPLY FOR MOT ART CRITIC AWARD FOR VISUAL ART 2010

Many deal with art in the world. And many of these paint, sculpt, draw and make installations, using all sorts of media. Few, in truth, aim for or obtain appreciable results. Intellectual ability, conceptual lucidity, expressive command, expository clarity, acceptable basic knowledge of the history of art and originality are prerogatives very few have – they may be convinced, or believe, or hope they do, after having outlined marks on a canvas, or made objects or videographic images.... (AP)

THE AWARD
-1,000 euros for a research grant
-Publication in 2010 of the resulting essay

APPLICATION CONTENT
-Essay not to exceed 4000 words in English
-Self introduction with an up to date curriculum vitae.
-One sample of previous writing

SELECTION CRITERIA
-Originality in analysis
-Technical skill
-Emergence of a personal vision
-Relevance to the current discourse on contemporary art
REQUIREMENT
-Bachelor, Master or Doctorate degrees will be considered
-Living and working predominantly in art
JURY MEETING
At the end of December
APPLICATION PROCESS
-No Deadline: 2010
-Address to be sent: artist@mastersoftoday.com
-Review submission form to make sure all the information is correct conforming “Copyright” and "Authorship" and "Plagiarism" law.
NOTIFICATIONS
Submitters who are recognized with awards will be notified.
PUBLISHING AWARDS
Awarded works are forwarded to WOA contemporary art magazine and MOT (Masters of Today) collectible collective art book series for adjudication.
PUBLICATION
Selections from MOT Art Critic Awards are published in the WOA contemporary art magazine and MOT collective art books (anthology of work by contemporary artists), which are distributed in eCommerce and bookstores worldwide..
ABOUT MOT ART CRITIC AWARD
MOT Art Awards was set up in 2009 by Petru Russu, art editor and publisher, active fine artist. It is given biannually to artists and art critics who show particular talent in artistic creation and in its critique, in order to encourage their professional development through publications.