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All artworks must be received no later than December 1, 2007 ! - Artissimo.gr record entry date : Tue 9/Oct/2007
Ethnic Creativity International Art Exhibit 2008 Theme: "Let’s Celebrate Ethnic Traditions: This Is Who I am" This international exhibit commences with communities, schools, leads to thematic art competition, before culminating in the Ethnic Creativity International Art Exhibit 2008 in Los Angeles, California, USA. Anyone can participate, although only 8 to 12-year-old children can take part in the arts competition. Parents, teachers, art instructors, and relatives can participate with suggestions and ideas, but the artwork MUST be the child’s own creation. Competition Summary and Rules Linking art and ethnic diversity in visual and digital art competitions on the theme "Let’s Celebrate Ethnic Traditions: This Is Who I Am" is the goal of the exhibit. At the individual level, the exhibition focuses on the traditional roots and unique ethnic traditions. It enables and inspires young artists to express themselves through art. At the community level, the exhibit develops in children the feelings of togetherness, unity, and friendships across borders and cultures, promotes mutual respect and tolerance - values they will carry with them into adulthood. It also give chance to express the children’s understanding about ethnic diversity. They will have the opportunity to bridge global communities thought their creations. Homeschoolers and children can submit individual entries, too. Art clubs, studios, summer camps and after-school programs are encouraged to participate as a team. All participants should also follow the rules stated bellow. The children have the opportunity to participate in art competition on the theme "Let’s Celebrate Ethnic Traditions: This Is Who I Am", the exhibition, and the celebration event in 2008. Prize: First, second, and third place winners (one in each age category) from each participating country and the first, the second, and third place winners from each U.S. state will receive a certificate International Art Competition Finalists as recognition from the Artistic Society Club. We strongly encourage you to give us the name of the person/club/organization that provided with the information. The people who work hard to promote the competition and the exhibit will also receive a Certificate of Special Recognition from the Artistic Society Club. Coordinator: Petrouchka Alexieva, President of the Artistic Society Club, e-mail: alexieva@yahoo.com Ethnic Creativity International Art Exhibit 2008 Theme: "Let’s Celebrate Ethnic Traditions: This Is Who I Am" Entry Submission Rules: Thank you for participating in the International Ethnic Creativity Art Exhibit 2008. The rules for participation are simple: Theme: "Let’s Celebrate Ethnic Traditions: This Is Who I Am" Categories: Original artwork by a child in either or both of the following categories: 1. Traditional 2-Dimensional Art A painting or drawing on paper, canvas, silk, wood or any other two-dimensional medium, no bigger than 18" x 24" (45cm x 60cm) in size (with a frame). 2. 3D art Static visual work created to express cultural and ethnic diversity (collage, masks, others) no bigger than 11” x 3”x 13” (27.5cm x 7.5 cm x33cm) 3. Note: No prints, or E-mailed artwork is excepted. Only the original ones are allowed to participate. If you send a 3D artwork, be sure to secure from transportation damages. No photography, please! Age Restriction: Children must be between the ages of 8 and 12 years when they create their artwork. There are three age categories: 1. Age 6-8 2. Age 9-10 3. Age 11-12 Deadline for submission: All artworks must be received no later than December 1, 2007, 12:00 midnight. Later submissions are not accepted. Entry Submission Fee: $10 per piece paid by check or money order (in US dollars only!) payable to the Artistic Society Club. The check or money order must be attached with the entry form. This money is not refundable. It will cover some of the financial expenses of the event. How to: Artworks should be framed, packed flat for shipment, and have its own shipment insurance. Complete the form on the next page and tape it to the back of the artwork. Completed entry form and the check must be submitted attached on the back of the artwork. Send the artwork to the address: International Ethnic Creativity Art Exhibit 2008, 11160 Gaviota Ave, Granada Hills, CA 91344, USA Questions: If you have any questions, send an email to: Petrouchka Alexieva, President of the Artistic Society Club, e-mail: alexieva@yahoo.com Ethnic Creativity International Art Exhibit 2008 Theme: "Let’s Celebrate Ethnic Traditions: This Is Who I am" Completed entry form must be submitted attached on the back of the artwork. 1. Title of the artwork: ……………………………………………………………………………………………………………….. 2. Artist’s complete mailing address: | First name | Last name | Age Date of birth | | City | Street, # | Zip code | | State/Country | Telephone (with area code) | Email address (very important) | 3. Person who gave you the information about the event: complete mailing address | First name | Last name | Position/Relation to the artist | | City | Street, # | Zip code | | State/Country | Telephone (with area code) | Email address (very important) | I have read the guidelines and hereby certify and understand that the attached "Let’s Celebrate Ethnic Traditions: This is Who I am" entry is the original work of the student named above. I further understand that the child’s artwork becomes entirely the property of Artistic Club Society and cannot be returned. I agree that the artwork may be published, exhibited or reproduced by Artistic Club Society without compensation. I also understand that the artwork may be sent in reproduced form to other organizations for use, without further authorization or compensation to the artist or parent/guardian. I will indemnify and hold Artistic Club Society harmless from any claims of infringement of copyright by any third party regarding the artwork. | Name of the Artist(please print) | Signature | Date | | Name of Parent / Guardian (please print) | Signature | Date | Ethnic Creativity International Art Exhibit 2008, Theme: "Let’s Celebrate Ethnic Traditions: This is Who I am", 11160 Gaviota Ave., Granada Hills, CA 91344, USA, e-mail: alexieva@yahoo.com Please Support the Artistic Society Club We are a bunch of enthusiastic young people who embraced the idea to help children to express themselves artistically. The club members work and organize everything on a volunteering basis. They try very hard to promote talented children and to make them happy. Please donate today by check. Many children around the world do not have the opportunity to create art and participate because of financial difficulties. The donations will help to organize new art exhibits, keep connected participants worldwide, get more children involved in our activities, and provide art materials to underprivileged communities. We would like to give awards, scholarships and sponsor the finalists who otherwise could not afford to participate. Every dollar counts. Your contributions help us to afford translations, print outs, and have our own website. - For $10 we can mail applications, promotional materials to schools in the U.S. without internet access. - For $25 we can send a participation package to a school overseas. It can also help to mail certificates and awards globally. - For $50 you provide art supplies to a club, school, or art program. - For $150 you provide 1 child on the exhibit with art spot/easel. - $500 pays for the travel costs for 1 US child to the exhibit. - $1000 pays for the travel costs for 1 international child to the festival. Please, help us to help children. Thank you again for your generosity! Ethnic Creativity International Art Exhibit 2008, 11160 Gaviota Ave., Granada Hills, CA 91344, USA, e-mail: alexieva@yahoo.com
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