Event History
Established in 2012, Passion to Perform is a competition with a mandate to foster the important contributions art makes to vibrant communities. The objective, since the beginning, has been to support and encourage emerging artists from around the world and develop a world-class collection of work representing these artists.
What Makes this event different?
Passion to Perform is an initiative of Yamana Gold, a leading gold producer with operations and properties throughout the Americas that integrates a commitment to sustainability and stakeholder engagement best practices in all its business activities. This commitment complements a performance-based culture driven by an entrepreneurial passion that is mirrored in the passion and commitment demonstrated by many emerging artists. Pieces of art that become part of the permanent Passion To Perform collection may be displayed in Yamana Gold’s offices, thereby visually communicating a sense of performance to employees and visitors alike.
Copyright Policy
Works entered must be an original composition created by the entrant.
Image Usage Rights
Works entered must be an original composition created by the entrant.
Calling all Artists!
Apply for the Yamana Gold Passion to Perform Artist Prize
Artists are welcome to submit paintings, drawings, sculptures and photography as entries to Passion to Perform. Prizes will be awarded in $USD based on a jury selection of: $7,000 for first prize, $2,500 for second prize and $1,500 for third prize. In addition, a fund has been established to acquire artworks from the shortlist of finalists, which will then become part of the permanent collection of Yamana Gold.
Passion to Perform is an initiative of Yamana Gold, a leading gold producer with operations and properties throughout the Americas that integrates a commitment to sustainability and stakeholder engagement best practices in all its business activities. This commitment complements a performance-based culture driven by an entrepreneurial passion that is mirrored in the passion and commitment demonstrated by many emerging artists.
Passion to Perform celebrates the interconnection between performance and passion and aims to award-winning entrants with meaningful compensation that can positively impact each artist’s practice and encourage them to pursue their passion.
How to apply:
- Entry is free and online at www.passiontoperform.ca
- The competition is open to any person practicing art, and each artist can submit up to 2 entries
- The panel of judges will initially review entries made through the online system. Following this, approximately 35 artists will be short listed. Only works that are short listed from the initial digital submission will be reviewed for final judging
- Notifications and instructions on the regional collection process will be sent to the short listed artists only via email
Key Dates.
- February 28, 2022: Deadline for online email entries, by 5pm EST.
- March 14, 2022: Results of initial entry, including short listed notices and instructions on mailing of works are emailed to artists by this date.
- March 28, 2022: Results of final round of judging and award notice
For any questions regarding the art competition, please contact artwork@yamana.com
