About the Sparking Stars Program
The Sparking Stars Program is an annual support program for outstanding art films launched by BY ART MATTERS 天目里美术馆. In 2022, the Sparking Stars Program will continue to encourage and support artists from world-wide who use animation as their main medium, provide opportunities for outstanding short animation works to be shown to the public.
Last year, we received nearly 900 submissions from 75 countries, with 10 outstanding animations from China, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, Czech Republic and France are selected as prize winner. They were exhibited at the N.3 Oasis Wandering Art Festival, organized by BY ART MATTERS 天目里美术馆. The exhibition is held in the residency center, where we have distributed the animations according to the characteristics of the works in the working area, bedroom, kitchen and bathroom of the studio, not only to provide an immersive experience for the audience, but also to discover different perspectives of understanding the works through the curatorial process.
For us, animation is a free communicator. It can not only construct different types of wonderland, inviting people from various backgrounds and allowing their imagination to run wildly here; it can also break through the limitations of geography and language, connecting each other on the emotional level. In 2022, we will use the slogan "Keep in Touch" to invite old and new friends to submit their works to us and link with us in this way.
The finalists will have the opportunity to exhibit their works for one month in September-October 2022 at BY ART MATTERS 天目里美术馆, Hangzhou.
Work Requirements
-They should be animated works
-There are no restrictions on animation genre and languages
-The duration of the work shall not exceed 40 minutes
-The completion time of the work should not be earlier than the 1st of January 2019
-There are no restrictions on the age or nationality of the applicant
Notes on Shortlisted Works
The finalists will be notified by email by July 31, 2022, and the finalists will be required to submit their entries and personal information in the following format on time:
-Artwork files: upload and submit via Wetransfer, Dropbox, Baidu.com, etc. The specification of the short film shall not be less than 1280*720, the file size shall not exceed 4GB, and the format shall be MOV/MP4/avi to ensure the clarity of the film.
-Posters, screenshots, and text descriptions of works that can be used as promotional materials
-Author's personal introduction information (150 words or less), and resume
-If the selected candidates fail to respond to the organizer's announcement email and submit valid original artwork files by August 15, 2022, their selection slots will lapse.
About Us
BY ART MATTERS 天目里美术馆 is a contemporary art museum located in OōEli 天目里. Under the consultancy of director Francesco Bonami in curatorial activities, BY ART MATTERS 天目里美术馆 provides exhibition and publication opportunities for artists within the museum and across the OōEli 天目里 complex.
OōEli 天目里 is located in Hangzhou, China. Designed by Renzo Piano Building Workshop, OōEli 天目里 is a complex feature at a contemporary art museum and art residency program, along with creative work, nature, and lifestyle areas.
For more information about BY ART MATTERS 天目里美术馆, please visit www.byartmatters.com
o One Best Animation Award, with a prize of $700; BY ART MATTERS 天目里美术馆 will offer the Best Animation Award winner with an artist’s residency opportunity.
o One Outstanding Animation Award, with a prize of $700.
o 8 Finalist Awards, with a prize of $350.
*The bonus shall be deducted from tax according to law.
All finalists will be showcased from September to October 2022 (to be announced) on the following platforms:
The screening will be held in the OōEli 天目里 park and the specific screening plan will be sent to the shortlisted applicants by email.
The trailer and visual elements of shortlisted works will be advertised on online platforms.
In addition to this, outstanding artists could be invited to participate in other programs of our institution, from public art commissions to public programs and other projects.
