Each year, the International Students For Liberty Conference features art from libertarians around the world. As the Ama-Gi Art Exhibit has grown and changed, it’s taken many forms and featured brilliant artists like Joe Turpin. A South African artist, Turpin exhibited internationally for the first time at ISFLC16 and went on to be featured in other major exhibitions, including at the Tate Modern in London.

This year, the Ama-Gi Art Exhibit is back, and we’ve got an amazing addition to the judging panel — legendary Gonzo artist, Ralph Steadman.

Ralph Steadman began his career as a cartoonist satirizing the British social and political scene of the 60s. In the 1970s, responding to what he called “the screaming lifestyle of America” he teamed up with Hunter S. Thompson which resulted in his iconic drawings for Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas and collaborations ranging from The Kentucky Derby to The Curse of Lono. He produced a book of his collected impressions of America, the Scar Strangled Banger, in 1974.

His work continues to influence and inspire artists around the world today and he’s planning an retrospective tour of America starting in fall 2017. But, before that, you can hear from him at ISFLC17! 

He’ll be Skyping in direct from his studio in Kent to give a guided tour of his work space, showing little seen pieces along the way, and then opening up the floor for an audience Q&A. He may even put pen to paper for a live demonstration of his inimitable technique!

He’s also agreed to help judge the art featured in the Ama-Gi Exhibit, and the winner will receive a signed print like that to the right in addition to a ticket to our prestigious Awards Dinner and recognition on the ISFLC Main Stage. 

So, make sure and get your submission in before the deadline tomorrow night at midnight (Friday, January 13th).

We accept submissions in any medium, including digital art, photography, sculpture, painting, collage, fashion, film, and performance. This will be a great opportunity to exhibit at a conference with over 1,500 attendees! If your submission is accepted, you will automatically receive free conference admission.

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