British contemporary artist Dave White is inviting animators to collaborate with him on a brand new piece of art to be displayed at his forthcoming exhibition at The Hospital Club in London. The exhibition, entitled Natural Selection explores threatened animal species presented via large scale oil paintings and works on paper. This is an opportunity for animators to collaborate with Dave White on his biggest exhibition to date.

Animators of all techniques including 3D, 2D, hand-drawn and stop-motion are invited to submit their existing animation showreel and a written summary of how they would animate Dave White’s ‘Amazonian Parrot’ artwork. Alternatively artists may submit an animation of the Amazonian Parrot and may use the provided downloadable image as a feature in their animation. The object of the brief is to capture the movement, energy, dynamism and suspense of the subject matter and should demonstrate your creativity and animating skills.

This opportunity is open globally. Dave White will work remotely with the winning animator should they be from outside of the UK. The winning artist to be given full credits at the exhibition.

The winning animator will collaborate with Dave White on a new piece of work for the Natural Selection’ exhibition which will be installed at The Hospital Club gallery in London from June 20, 2012 – July 8, 2012.

In addition, the winner will receive:
• A feature at the press and preview launches where they will have their animated screened
• An invitation to attend the exclusive press and preview launches at The Hospital Club gallery in London with full access to The Hospital Club facilities for the duration of the exhibition (travel and accommodation not provided)
• A feature on davewhiteart.com, thehospitalclub.com and on their social media channels
• An original work on paper based on the animated subject matter, signed and dated by Dave White
• Credited as a collaborator for their animation
• A one year membership to The Hospital Club in London OR a one year membership to Norwood Club in New York

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