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Start Date & Time August 14, 2009 All day event. End Date & Time August 14, 2009 All day event. Location TBD Singapore Event Cost Free Event URL http://www.freedomtocreatepr... RSVP Info Name: Orient Global Freedom To Create Prize E-mail: info@freedomtocreateprize.com Registration Deadline August 14, 2009 Categories Peace & Conflict Human Rights Culture Tags You must be logged in to add tags.

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The Prize honours artists on the frontlines who promote social justice, build foundations for open societies and inspire the human spirit.

Creativity Creates Prosperity
At Orient Global, we believe creative freedom is powerful. Prosperous societies are founded upon creativity. Societies that encourage artistic expression build strong foundations for economic, political and cultural development. They will lead tomorrow’s world.

Finding Light in Darkness
The Orient Global Freedom to Create Prize, established in 2008, recognises artists who bring messages of hope to places of turmoil and despair. Light comes in a deeply felt song or dance, in paintings or photographs that change the familiar into the exceptional, in dramas that tell hidden stories, in designs that solve practical problems.

Finding Courage in Truth
In societies where creativity is suppressed, artists provide a voice for the frightened, silent majority. They express the pain of the past and the possibilities for tomorrow. They inspire the human spirit and nourish the creativity needed for progress.

Artists in all creative fields, using any artform, are urged to enter.

Main Prize. For individuals or groups. The winner receives US$50,000. Second prize, US$15,000. Third prize, US$10,000. Award monies will be divided evenly between the artist/group and a nominated advocacy organisation.

Imprisoned Artist Prize. For artists currently imprisoned for defending human rights. The winner receives US$25,000 to support family, pay legal costs and promote advocacy.

Youth Prize. For individuals or groups under the age of 18. The winner receives US$10,000 for an educational scholarship and US$15,000 for help with advocacy.