As part of its on-going effort to be ever more involved and successful in the patronage of the arts and its endeavour to unveil new artists, Swiss luxury watchmaker Raymond Weil is honoured to announce the opening of the 8th edition of its International Photography Contest.

The theme of the 2013 edition is one of Raymond Weil’s dearest passions: Music.

Only one entry per household is permitted. Format JPG, dimensions 1600 x 1600 pixels maximum, no larger than 1Mb, resolution: 72 dpi (please note the winners will be asked to provide a 300 dpi version of the submitted picture).

If the participating artist is not an amateur, beginner or student, he/she hereby commits that the work being submitted is free of exclusive rights and that no gallery, label or other organization can claim the artwork as its own.

There is no entry fee.

Eligibility

The Contest is open to all photographers, whether they are professionals or amateurs, of any age or nationality.

Prize

The Grand Prize winner will receive USD 5,000, international media coverage and will have the chance to exhibit on the RAYMOND WEIL booth at baselworld 2014, the world’s largest watch & jewellery show.

In addition, among the submitted artworks, 20 pictures will be picked and presented online on the Brand’s website where people will get to vote for the ones they like best. The Public’s Choice Award winner will be presented with a RAYMOND WEIL timepiece and international media coverage.