THE SUBJECT
Art that explores and depicts the Human Brain, interpret this how like while
maintaining a certain level of respect.

THE INSPIRATION
Brain Aid was conceived to help raise money for the treatment of David
Montoya, David Montoya died peacefully on 22-1-12. A truly conscious, a
happy and passionate soul. His experience was fraught with complications
and difficulties stemming from his brain cancer and acquired brain injury.

It was a difficulty nobody should endure. However, Somehow we all
experiencea brain related something somewhere or through someone we
know, and in our own way, and with all the emotions, and with the trials and
tribulations related to the experience.

To all it is different, some are more closely connected to the experience
than others. In the end it comes down to our ability to share, express and
understand these day to day moments and to offer ourselves to what we
don't understand. David aspired towards sharing these in every way
possible. In trying to look at the world through a creative eye.

In respect of David's passing away and in keeping with the creative spirit
in all, Brain Aid will honor his family's wishes to continue the event.
Following an ethos of community and understanding shared by David,
Brain Aid will support creative community based initiative Community Hart
who are focused on positive social action, creative continuity, and
endeavour to support local creatives.

ELIGIBILITY
Open to all artists 16 years and over from around the world with original
works in any medium that addresses the theme.

ENTRY FEE
Anyone, emerging or established is welcome to submit, entry is free.
We ask anyone wanting to enter to register. You can do this via email to
(info@thisisaplaintee.com). Please include your full name, age,
contact phone number, location and a brief profile.

JUROR
To be advised.

ALL ENTRIES
Will be exhibited in the Brain Aid online gallery throughout the duration
of the competition (the sooner you enter the sooner your artwork is shown).
Submissions close July 21st.

WINNERS & FINALISTS
The top 10 entries will be auctioned at the official Brain Aid event to be held
at Black Coffee Lyrics on August 2nd.

Money raised from the auction of art will go to Community Hart.
The winning entry will also feature on a Limited Edition t-shirt for the This is a
Plain Tee Artist Collection. The Artist profits directly from the sale of these garments.

Brain Aid has partnered with some well known blogs and media publication
who will be giving exposure to the winning entry. This includes Frankie
Magazine, Slam Magazine, Vale BMX Magazine, The Smith Journal,
1000lostchildren.com, Pedestrian TV, Gold Magazine, Common Ground.