1.  Deadline for submissions is October 1st, 2008.


2.  Artists may submit no more than 10 artworks (2 detail images permitted per work). 


3.  Submitted works must have been created within the last 3 years. 


4.  The West Collection will review works in painting, sculpture, photography, video, and installation.


  1. 5. All works must be available for acquisition at the time of submission, but does not need to be reserved.


6.  As the West Collection focuses on emerging work, the maximum price per work is $20,000.


  1. 7. All artists/dealer representatives must disclose accurate value/purchase price of artworks at the time of submission. 


  1. 8. All artworks submitted will be part of an online database available to curators, gallerists, and museums.


  1. 9. 10 finalists will be selected by December 1st, 2008 and acquisition awards will be negotiated by the West Collection.


  1. 10. Each finalist will receive $10,000 towards acquisitions of works. 


  1. 11. December 2008/January 2009:  A color catalogue of all finalist works will be made for the “Ten” exhibition.


  1. 12. February 2009:  Acquired works will be included in the “Ten” finalist exhibition in February 2009. A grand prize finalist will be selected to receive a $25,000 cash award in addition to the acquisition of a major work by the West Collection.