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The Smithsonian’s National Portrait Gallery is asking artists all over the country to enter the Outwin Boochever Portrait Competition 2009.  The competition is open to portraits in all visual arts media.

The call for entries will be this summer, from June 2, 2008 – July 31, 2008.

The first prize will be $25,000.  The winner and 50 to 60 finalists’ work will comprise a major exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery, opening in October 2009.

Please visit the web site www.portraitcompetition.si.edu for more information!