OPEN CALL for artists
INTERNATIONAL
SYMPOSIUM
„ART
- NATURE” Gabrovtsi 2014
Organiser:
Duppini Art Group– partner of the Global
Nomadic Art Project for Nature Art
http://duppini.blogspot.com
Special guest of ART – NATURE 2014 Gabrovtsi
2014 this year will be John K. Grande,
art critic, writer, lecturer and interviewer from Canada (http://www.johnkgrande.com/ ). It’s a
great honour for us.
Deadline for submission of proposals,
consisting of CV, sketch of the proposed
work and 5 photos of previous works is 20
May 2014.
Objectives of the symposium:
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To create conditions for
active cultural dialogue between different artists, working in Nature Art field
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To create new art works,
inspired by the specific location of the symposium
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To create Eco Land Art
Park along the river, passing through Gabrovtsi village and the scenic Tryavna
Mountain
Place and time of symposium:
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30.June.2014 - 14.July.2014
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Gabrovtsi village (Bulgaria)
Participants:
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7 artists (6 foreigners and
1 Bulgarian)
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members of Duppini Art
Group
Obligations of the participants:
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To bring their own tools;
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To leave at least one
work for the Land Art Park in Gabrovtsi village;
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To be present for the
whole duration of the symposium (maximum allowed delay or absence – 2 days);
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To complete the proposed
project;
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To be insured against
accident
Obligations of the organiser:
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To supply visual
materials – photos of places in nature with works from previous symposia, which
could help the authors while preparing their project designs – please look at:
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To provide assistants or
volunteers for all authors;
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To provide accommodation
for the authors and assistants for the duration of the symposium;
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To provide breakfast,
lunch and dinner to the authors and assistants for the duration of the
symposium;
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To provide materials,
specified in advance on the basis of the designs;
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To supply 220 V
electricity, transport and hoisting equipment;
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To prepare photo/video documentation
from the symposium;
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To organise a final
exhibition, posters and invitations for it, as well as media coverage of the
whole symposium;
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To publish a catalogue
Symposium programme:
- 30 June 2014 – arrival
- 1 July 2014 – a walk around Gabrovtsi village
natural environment, work site selection
- 2 July 2014 / 11 July 2014 - work
- 6 July 2014 – trip to Veliko Turnovo
- 12 July 2014 – “Open Doors Day”, including exhibition
and workshop
- 13 July 2014 – trip around Veliko Turnovo region,
exhibition in Veliko Turnovo
- 14 July 2014 - departure
“Open Doors Day” schedule:
- 13:00 Formal opening
- 14:00 Presentation tour, guided by the authors
around the Eco Land Art Park
- 17:00 Open workshop
- 19:30 Concert
Contacts:
duppini@gmail.com
The organizers reserve the right to make,
reproduce and publish photos
