FAQ
The New Surrealist style is an extension of the Surrealist movement, which was at its height in the 1920s. Artists working within this style combine imagery in uncanny and unexpected manners.
New Surrealist art is a contemporary artistic movement that revitalizes Surrealism’s spirit. It combines traditional painting techniques with innovative concepts, creating dreamlike, irrational, and emotionally resonant works. This genre continues Surrealism’s tradition of provoking intellectual and emotional responses, offering fresh perspectives on the intricacies of the human psyche in today’s ever-changing world.
No. Unfortunately, the upcoming 2023-24 cycle (launching October 31, 2023) will be the final Recharge New Surrealist Prize application cycle. The application cycle will close on January 31, 2024 at 5:00 PM ET.
The Recharge New Surrealist Prize is open to artists working in the painting discipline. NYFA defines painting as artwork being created using paint of any kind on any surface.
You are able to submit work samples that includes multiple different media in the one work as long as paint is dominant media.
No. Applicants can only apply once.
No, 10 images is the maximum number of images you may upload for your application. You may
however chose to submit less.
We recommend that each image is no larger than 4MB if you are running into uploading issues. You can resize images using image editing software such as Photoshop, Preview, etc. We strongly recommend completing your application well in advance of the deadline to allow time for work samples to upload and to avoid potential technical problems.
Yes. The artist CV or artistic resume is required. This document should be uploaded as a PDF
and should not be longer than 2 pages in length.
The Recharge New Surrealist Prize is open to artists at all levels in their career.
Applicants do not need to have undertaken professional training or have been part exhibitions
be eligible. If you are a painter working in the New Surrealist style, you are eligible to apply.
No. Applicants do not need to be a U.S. Citizen to apply. Applicants must be able to provide a W-9 with a Social Security Number (SSN) or Individual Taxpayer Identification Number (ITIN) or EIN, if awarded.
Yes, students can still apply, so long as they are 18 years old by the submission deadline.
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