Hunting PLC, an international oil services company, has announced the call for entries for the 31st annual Hunting Art Prize, a competition in which established, emerging, and amateur artists throughout Texas vie for a $50,000 award.

Interested artists must be Texas residents and 18 years of age by August 1, 2010.

Those wishing to enter must submit a single two-dimensional painting or drawing that is no larger than 72 inches by 72 inches. To participate, artists must sign up using the electronic form at www.huntingartprize.com and upload one digital image of their artwork in a JPEG format.

All entries must be submitted no later than midnight, Tuesday, November 30, 2010.

Entries will be judged according to a two-tiered jury process. After submissions have been reviewed to ensure compliance with contest rules, a panel of jurors will evaluate the digital files and select individuals to move on to the second round of judging. Those chosen for Jury II will be asked to submit the original artwork represented by their digital file for consideration.

The panel will then select the winning piece, which will be announced at the 2011 Hunting Art Prize gala on April 30 in Houston, where all of the selected art will be exhibited.

After 25 years in the United Kingdom, where it became one of Great Britain's top art competitions, the prize relocated to Houston in 2006. Its $50,000 award is historically the most generous annual award in North America for painting and drawing.

For further information on the Hunting Art Prize, including further details on eligibility and submission requirements, go to www.huntingartprize.com.

About Hunting PLC

Hunting PLC is an international oil services company providing support solutions to the world's largest oil and gas concerns. Established in 1874, it is a fully listed public company, traded on the London Stock Exchange. For further information, visit www.hunting.plc.uk.

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The Seoul Metropolitan Government has won the gold of IDEA/Brazil 2010 Awards, a coveted international design competition in South America, in the category of design strategy and environment for its design-related policy in recognition of Mayor Oh Se-hoon's exemplary leadership in promoting design in overall city administration and urban development.

IDEA/Brazil is the South American chapter of the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA), one of the three most prestigious awards for designers in the world along with iF and Red dot of Germany. IDEA/Brazil Awards are conducted every year with the validation of the Industrial Design Society of America (IDSA).

Joice Joppert Leal, executive-director of the Objecto Brasil Association, main organizer of the IDEA/Brazil Awards, said that the citation is for Mayor Oh's contribution to upgrading the city brand value of Seoul though his design policy. In particular, Seoul City established the Design Seoul Headquarters as an organization of the city government, which has implemented various design-related projects. He even recruited a design expert as the Chief Design Officer (CDO) responsible for the city's design policies. Oh's such move is believed to strengthen the city's international competitiveness and improve the quality of life of citizens, she was quoted as saying.

Such efforts of the city have made Seoul won the title of World Design Capital 2010 from the International Council of Societies of Industrial Design in 2007. In celebration of its designation of WDC 2010, Seoul hosted/will host several events including the annual Seoul Design Fair, World Design Capital Summit that induced cooperation among leaders of world cities, Seoul International Design Workshop that helped cultivate design manpower, and the like.

Seoul City has also strengthened design infrastructure. Some of the examples are the Seoul Design Committee, set up and operated by the city, and the creation of the design guidelines and typeface of Seoul that apply to urban design. In addition, Dongdaemun Design Plaza is being built at the site of the former Dongdaemun Stadium, which is expected to complete by 2012.

Seoul City said the gold award from IDEA/Brazil signifies that its design policy has gained recognition even from countries in South America and will serve as a momentum to further upgrade the city brand value of Seoul, the World Design Capital 2010.

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The Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture (MAC), a Smithsonian Affiliate, and Charles J. Simon, founder of pioneering technology companies and nationally recognized software developer, announced today the innovative pilot project PassPort to Discovery™.  It is an interactive exhibit system designed to customize the visitor experience at museums and exhibit venues.  Onscreen talking avatars greet visitors by name and can paraphrase the exhibit content.  A unique gaming element allows visitors to answer questions and earn points - high scores are displayed.

"This unique technology was created to allow museum visitors to enjoy their exploration more by creating a totally customized and unique experience," said Charles Simon, developer of PassPort to Discovery™.  "This is the only exhibit technology allowing visitors to capture their experience on their own ID card and have it remember their individual preferences every time they visit."

PassPort to Discovery™ opens September 1 at the MAC in combination with a new exhibit 100 Curious Things.  This exhibit marks the start of a major effort to increase public digital access to MAC Collection materials.  

This prototype includes touch screen computers associated with various pieces in the Spokane Timeline exhibit and unique visitor passes that can be sensed by the computers.  Each of the exhibit's four interactive kiosks offers in-depth information on an aspect of Spokane history.  The touch screens can target visitors' specific interests, grade level and language.

"This PassPort system enhances the learning process through a uniquely engaging experience using audio, video, animations, questions, and competition," said Ron Rector, MAC Executive Director.

The MAC is the Inland Northwest's art, history and American Indian center and now is home to a one-of-a-kind system designed to provide youth and adults with a unique blend of education and entertainment.  The MAC is proud to be a beta test site for other museums across the country to explore the potential for this exhibit system.  To learn more, visit www.northwestmuseum.org.

About Charles Simon

Originally from San Francisco, CA, Simon has co-founded three pioneering technology companies; GiftSpot.com (acquired by GiftCertificates.com), Bentley's Continuum and a CAD for printed-circuit company.  Simon managed major development projects for MSNBC.com and 2Wire, Inc.  He has gained national attention in write-ups including Newsweek, The Los Angeles Times, and PC Magazine.

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For the launch of the AW10 collection, REISS has collaborated with renowned photographer and filmmaker, Jamie Morgan, to create an artistic short film that highlights the feel and aesthetic of the upcoming collection.

"This season is a step forward for Reiss with a collection we are really excited about. Showing our key products in this new and innovative way felt right for where we are going, as a way of capturing all the energy and excitement that is apparent throughout every aspect of our brand. And generally, if we're this excited about it, I'm confident that our customers will be too." - David Reiss

David Reiss understands what his brand DNA is about as he has been successfully making innovative decisions at the helm of the company for nearly 40 years. He recognized that choosing to shoot the campaign on video was a bold move and was confident that it was the right time for the brand to take this step.

The creative inspiration came as the result of an artistic collaboration with Jamie Morgan, renowned photographer and film maker who founded London's creative collective 'Buffalo' in the 1980's.

The 'Buffalo' collective changed the nature of image making through its pioneering work in The Face. His sense of exploration and creative instincts then brought him to explore moving images which translated into a series of short but beautifully emotive films as well as portrait and documentary studies.

Jamie's minimalistic and structured style epitomizes this evocative and powerful narrative.

"We set out to make art. Our objective was to create a confident and captivating visual statement for Reiss today and as a mark of intent for the future. The search for the new and the need to push the boundaries are key to how we stay relevant. 'Elements' is the nature of all Reiss stands for while clearly visualizing our sexy, modernist stance." - Andy Rogers, Brand Director

The choice of filming in black and white creates a timeless atmosphere for the film and campaign. In addition, we chose to pare everything back and focus on only a few classic pieces that make up the core of our business, such as a coat, a dress and a suit; but give them a simple but compelling backdrop. This was supported by the atmospheric elements; wind, rain and snow which contribute to the visual indulgence, as well as providing emotive references that are punctuated by the use of recognizable symbols, which feed nuances of narrative. The sentiment created by the images becomes the protagonist of the film.

The casting included the search for strong, iconic and inspirational symbols that would support the narrative and transmit an element of mystery. The animals are used as powerful symbols that allow the film to create a narrative within a matter of minutes.

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