1k x 1k connects people with art
We aim to connect Australian & Japanese Artist & their works in a way that transcends language & cultural differences. It's our mission to simply provide a creative challenge & an almost invisible framework in which those connections can be achieved

Artists originally create the 1k x 1k exhibits in many different mediums
Exhibitors use paint, sculpture, installation, drawing & print etc. They then capture the images via a photograph, scan or they may already be digital works & present them in a 1000 by 1000 pixel format (1k x 1k)

The 1k x 1k theory
In this increasingly difficult modern economy, many emerging artists are unable support their passion in a financially rewarding manner that they deserve. If you consider the prices that emerging artists fetch for their art minus the cost of equipment, materials, labour, transportation, storage, studio space & lastly the commissions that galleries need to charge in order to cover the costs of displaying their art to the public, which results in a sizable chunk of the artists profits being lost. You soon realise that blood cannot be squeezed from a stone & that there needs to be a better solution to support & promote these emerging Artists

Small spaces with lots of direct connections is the key to a low cost effective solution. The unique 1k x 1k exhibition format is a way to provide an alternative to bypass the above problems & although we exhibit 1k x 1k artworks in public spaces, galleries, books, magazines & other media, the main focus is on our online gallery

1kx1k.com is a perfect fit with today's modern technology
Our online gallery features each 1k x 1k artwork with a 40 pixel border top & bottom, making it the exact height dimensions of today's High Definition screens (1080 pixels)

Each 1k x 1k artwork is exhibited without editorial or comment
Instead we encourage people to start a dialog directly with the Artist & their art. Everywhere the 1k x 1k million pixel masterpieces are exhibited (online, magazines, galleries, books etc) contains a link directing people to the Artist's permanent online 1k x 1k exhibition space eg. 1kx1k.com/artistsname. Another link (usually bottom right) takes people & traffic directly to the Artists own website where they can build a following & sell their works directly to collectors free from any commissions or fees & retain all of the profits from their dedication to creative pursuits

1k x 1k supports Artist to support themselves
Artists can email their 1k x 1k art, have it stored for free & exhibited for free. We exhibit, print, host & promote Artist's 1k x 1k without any cost or commission. This is not a competition & there are no prizes or financial compensation of any kind. Each Artist that is selected receives only the opportunity to exhibit in the 1k x 1k exhibition & expose his/her creative works to a worldwide audience

Artists retain all copyrights to their work
Exhibitors are free to use their image in any manner they wish & are able to reproduce, sell or license their work to others, as long as it doesn't restrict us now or in the future to continued usage. The reason we ask, is that 1k x 1k may exhibit works in galleries & in print or installations that makes it difficult or impossible to retract & as such Artists agree to give us an UNexclusive licence to reproduce their 1k x 1k in any format we see fit for perpetuity.

Artist's 1k x 1k WILL NOT be recklessly merchandised by us
We won't print 1k x 1k works on tshirts, mugs etc. Reproductions are restricted to magazines, books, catalogs & posters etc that directly relate to the promotion of exhibitors

1k x 1k is funded through the sale of publications, promotional materials & events as well as individuals or groups that wish to sponsor this project. Profits from the sale or exhibition of 1k x 1k promotional materials are put back into further promoting 1k x 1k Artists & help contribute towards the hosting of 1kx1k.com, printing, promotional products, venue hire & staff etc thus achieving our goal of keeping this service free to exhibitors

Have any questions?
Then don't hesitate to contact us & we will try to answer you directly or add them here in the - Frequently Asked Questions section

Q: Is it really free for Artists to exhibit?
A: YES. 1k x 1k will never charge you any fees or commissions to exhibit online at 1kx1k.com

Q: Can I delete my 1k x 1k exhibit?
A: Once your 1k x 1k goes live on 1kx1k.com it can not be removed as it may be in print or in other situations where it is impossible to retract. So please consider exhibiting seriously.

Q: Who is the curator of 1k x 1k?
A: An Australian by the name of Funky Love Bunny with more than 16 years experience in Art, Design, Photography & Events. Funky has a love for both Australian & Japanese people, culture & Art. He is also the creator of iPhography.com - The worldwide iPhone & iPod Photography & Video Movement

Q: When will the first exhibition be?
A: Artist are added as we receive their 1k x 1k art on a first come first served basis so there is no first exhibition as such.

Q: Does 1k x 1k include photography?
A: Most of the exhibitors will need to photograph or scan their works (unless they're already digital) But although we believe Photography to be a great & valid form of Artistry, we feel that it's already very well catered for.

Q: What kind of Art scene / Artists have you invited thus far?
A: 1k x 1k is an open invitation to All Australian & Japanese Artists. Our Aim is to not get too stuck into any one scene, such as too much street art, or too much digital graphics etc etc. We would like to support & promote all styles of Australian & Japanese Art. Almost all high quality submissions are considered

Q: Which Artists will I be exhibiting next to?
A: Every Artist receives their own individual exhibition space eg. 1kx1k.com/artistsname. Artist are added to the gallery index in a random order

Q: Are you going to have theme shows?
A: We may group like Artists occasionally for special exhibitions but most exhibitions will feature random selections of 1k x 1k exhibitors

BY SENDING YOUR APPLICATION FOR A FREE 1K X 1K EXHIBITION SPACE TO US, YOU ARE AGREEING TO ALL OF THE CONDITIONS EXPLAINED ON THIS PAGE

Your submission should include:

1. Your Real name or the name you go by (if different from your real name). This is the name we will print as the creator of the 1k x 1k & it will also be your 1k x 1k address. eg. 1kx1k.com/yourname (we prefer your real name but the choice is yours). THIS CAN NEVER BE CHANGED, SO CHOOSE WISELY. (in the case of Artists with the same name we will ask for another identifier eg. middle name)
2. Your 1k x 1k image - must be a single image, not a collage of several of your works. 1000 pixels by 1000 pixels exactly at 72dpi, RGB & Format must be a .gif .jpg .tiff .png, No borders, No watermarks, No clip art, No stock images or copyrighted material. Send the highest quality version. Do not optimise the image, we will do that for you. We will try to stay as true to your original image as possible but we may optimise your image to improve download speeds or convert to CMYK for printing
3. Your websites URL. You must have your own website
4. Your nationality eg. Australian or Japanese
5. If your male or female (So we know whether to say visit 'his/her' website etc)

Send to: art@1kx1k.com
Subject: My 1k x 1k Application.

We will review your Application, 1k x 1k Artwork & website
If we LOVE what you create, your 1k x 1k exhibition space will go live. Please note that we don't have the resources to respond to every application that is received. If you receive no response then your 1k x 1k may be in a queue to go live or if unsuccessful we welcome you to reapply in a few months time