The 2001 Foster B. Doane Prizes in Art and Art History

Through the generosity of the late Foster B. Doane, a former Allegheny trustee, awards in art are given annually as a result of a competition. The prizes will be awarded during the opening reception of the student exhibition.

Prize in Art History $100, Honorable Mention in Art History $50.

Prize in Painting or Drawing $100, Honorable Mention in Painting $50.

Prize in Graphics $100 (Printmaking, Computer Art, Photography), Honorable Mention in Graphics $50.

Prize in Sculpture or Ceramics $100, Honorable Mention in Sculpture or Ceramics $50.

All winners will also receive a book inscribed to indicate the nature of the award.

2001 DUE DATES: Studio Art Entries--March 28 (by 4:30 PM); Notification for Art History Lectures: March 16 (by 4:00 PM); Submission of Art History Papers: March 28 (by 4:30 PM);

See detailed instructions for each category below.

STUDIO Entries for the studio prize are due Wednesday, March 28, 2001 from 12:00 noon to 4:30 PM in the Art Gallery. If these times are not workable, special arrangements can be made to drop off the work at an earlier time. Works will not be accepted after 4:30 PM! Any entries which require special provisions prior to jurying - installations, works in series or special groupings, computer or video work, outdoor display, etc.- should be discussed with Prof. Raczka no later than March 26, in order that they may be accommodated. Studio entries may be any body of creative work in one medium that explores related ideas or problems. Entries should not be a random sampling of work in various media or areas. Entries must have been completed since entering Allegheny College. Each work entered must be accompanied by an entry form, filled out and attached to the work for identification purposes. Copies of the entry form are available from the Art Department secretary or studio art faculty. All work should be presented in a professional manner. If you are submitting works in ceramics or sculpture please indicate preference for pedestal (s). Consult Profs. Geffen, Raczka, Buck or Roland if you have any questions concerning entries in studio art.

ART HISTORY Work to be submitted for the prize in art history should be original research presented as 1) a paper or 2) a lecture with slides. Art history papers presented for the competition must be turned in by March 28, 2001. Four copies of the paper, each copy punched and placed in a report cover, must be provided by the student. In lieu of a paper, the student may choose to present a topic in an illustrated lecture before the judges. Prof. Carr should be informed of this by March 16, so that the talk may be scheduled. Either type of presentation should demonstrate the ability to handle a significant art historical problem in a critical and scholarly manner. The student should be able to demonstrate knowledge of original sources and of pertinent literature. A student may present fresh insight on an artist, art work or movement by using either new data or by giving a new interpretation to the available data. Some flexibility in the use of purely scholarly methodology is allowed in the hope that fresh insights may be gained. Written papers should conform to the format established by the Art Department entitled "Guidelines For Art 600". Copies may be obtained from the Art Department secretary. Contact Prof. Carr or Schindler if you have any questions.

Copies of this notice may be obtained from the Art Department secretary who is present Monday, Wednesday, Friday 12:30 - 4:00 pm and Tuesday and Thursday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. All entries will be judged by members of the department and one qualified person from outside the department.