Annual 'Imagine Me' Art Competition Launches
PEKIN, Ill., Nov. 7, 2014 /PRNewswire/ For a disease whose sufferers often hide behind shame and struggle, the annual "Imagine Me Beyond What You See" Body Image Mannequin Art Competitionhighlights both the creative expression and the emotion often felt by those who understand what having an eating disorder is all about. In its fifth year, the International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals Foundation (iaedp) announces a call for entries for the 2015 "Imagine Me Beyond What You See" Body Image Mannequin Art Competition.
Created in 2010 as a key highlight of iaedp's annual Symposium, the competition is designed to promote healthy awareness and acceptance of body images, using mannequins as a unique and realistic palette for artistic expression. The winning mannequin entries will be announced at the 2015 iaedp Symposium in Phoenix during March 19 22.
"We're hoping for entries from both national and international facilities, groups and individuals who communicate creatively and authentically through the mannequin artwork," says iaedp Foundation's Imagine Me Coordinator, Blanche Williams.
The competition solidifies iaedp's reputation for a standard of excellence in eating disorder education. Entries are accepted from October 1, 2014 through December 15, 2014 and are judged on clarity of theme, creativity and originality, quality of composition and design and the overall impression and presentation. Mixed mediums may be used on the mannequin.
"The highly creative approach employed by the competing artists is what sets this art competition apart in our field," adds Bonnie Harken, iaedp's Managing Director.
The art competition is open to all; however, iaedp strongly encourages national and international treatment centers and private practices to submit. Mannequins can be male or female forms in different body shapes and sizes. Entries must be electronically submitted to iaedp using photographs in jpeg format, high (300+) resolution files for enlargement, photos showing four different angles and agree to sign an artist release. The winner receives an special customized award, cash prize and the mannequin image highlighted throughout the year.
For more details, visit http://iaedp.com/Imagine_Me_Beyond_What_You_See.html. For any additional questions and to submit entries, contact blanche@iaedp.com.
Contact for more information:
Susie Lomelino
slomelino@calisepartners.com
214.564.3285
SOURCE International Association of Eating Disorder Professionals
