For
more than 50 years now, Shell has built its legacy as a champion of the arts
through the National Students Art Competition (NSAC). Now on its 51st year,
Shell NSAC is one of the most enduring and highly anticipated student
competitions in our country's art scene.
The
NSAC has established itself as a legacy platform in discovering and honouring the
talents of Filipino student artists, most of whom have become seasoned art
masters in their own right: Benedicto “Bencab” Cabrera, Jose Joya, Juvenal
Sanso, Ang Kiukok, Leeroy New, Ronald Ventura, RodelTapaya, and Jun Yee, to
name a few.
For
this year, Shell NSAC presents the theme "PERSPECTIVE," and calls for
young artists to show their magnificent visions of the future and to share
their unique take on how to make the future bright. Today's new breed of artist-visionaries are
encouraged to create masterpieces that showcase the future of the arts or to
illustrate magnificent future sustainable cities. The theme also provides an
opportunity for student artists to inspire families to shoot for quality of
life amidst rapid development, to urge inventors to rise up to the energy
challenge, or to open the eyes of a nation to help amidst environmental change.
"Through
this year's NSAC, we continue to discover young artistic talents whose art
pieces not only promote our nation's art and culture but also inspire a bright
perspective of the future. We are excited to see how our young student artists
paint and create their picture of tomorrow," says SankieSimbulan, Pilipinas
Shell Social Performance and Social Investment Manager.
In
celebration of the new generation of Filipino talent who will ultimately
contribute to our country's artistic legacy, the National Students Art
Competition is now opening its doors for submissions in painting and sculpture
for this year's competition.
The
Shell NSAC is open to all college students enrolled with at least 12 units in a
recognized Philippine school in the school year 2018-2019. Participants can
submit a maximum of two (2) entries only in the following themed categories:
oil/acrylic, watercolour, sculpture, and digital fine arts (print).
Across
all categories, grand prize winners will each be awarded a cash prize amounting
to P60,000, while second and third prize winners will receive P40,000 and
P30,000, respectively. Major winners will also receive medals and plaques. All
finalists, except MAJOR winners, will each receive a cash prize of P2,000 and a
Certificate of Merit.
Submission
of provincial entries will be on September 18, 19, and 20, 2018 at any Shell
depot and installation outside Metro Manila. Participants may also submit
entries in any of the following centres: Gallery Orange, 9-A - 10-A, 2/F Art
District, Main Bldg., Lopue's, Mandalagan, Bacolod City, Negros Occidental,
Museo Iloilo, Bonifacio Drive, Iloilo City. Metro Manila-based contestants must
submit their entries on October 4, 5, and 6, 2018 at the Shell House, 156
Valero Street, Salcedo Village, Makati City.
51 Years of Powering Students' Artistry
The
National Students Art Competition is a testament to Shell's commitment not just
in powering progress through energy, but also through supporting arts,
communities, and the youth towards nation-building.
For
more information and complete details on how to join the 51st NSAC, visit
www.shell.com.ph/shell_art. Interested students may also inquire with the Fine
Arts department or the student affairs office of their respective colleges and
universities.
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