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LESSEDRA THIRD WORLD ART PRINT ANNUAL (MINI PRINT)
AIMS AND TASKS An international print annual with the premise that no art form has broader implications in contemporary society than that of the print. The aim is to gather and exhibit contemporary art print works from all over the world and to contribute to the contacts and the exchange between artists, art lovers and collectors and to stimulate the research into paper, inks, and other materials used in printmaking. ORGANIZATION LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects 25, Milin Kamak Street, Lozenetz 1164 Sofia, Bulgaria Tel.(++359 2) 865 04 28, 663 857 and (++359 88) 880 410 www.lessedra.com Emails: georgi@lessedra.com lessedra@yellowpages-bg.com LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects Founded in 1991. Contemporary Bulgarian and International Art. Projects, Workshops and Exhibitions. Books/Catalogues and CDR for the Arts. Current projects 2002/2003/2004: CONTEMPORARY ART PRINTS FROM JAPAN AND BULGARIA ART PRINT EXHIBITION EXCHANGE WITH THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO LESSEDRA SECOND WORLD ART PRINT ANNUAL – MINI PRINT CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION 1. Each artist should send no more than 3 works: original prints, created in 2003/2004. Entries may feature any type of method of printmaking and should be signed and numbered by the artist. The maximum dimensions of a work are 29 x 23 cm. (paper size). Please note: works exceeding the limited size shall be neglected! 2. The application (entry) form should accompany the work, including the name and the nationality of the artist as well as the title, price, year and the technique used in the work. 3. The works should be sent to LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects as PRINTED MATTER by registered air-mail in a simple packet, unframed, without mount, bearing the declaration "No commercial value". 4. Participation fee is USD 50 and it covers catalogue production, organization of the exhibition, invitations, posters, advertise materials, print return and catalogue postage. It has to be paid into the bank account with the message "Lessedra Annual". Transfers should be made to: LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects, Bank code number: 20084232 SWIFT UBB SBGSF, Account number: 1110248617, UNITED BULGARIAN BANK, Branch Knyaginya Maria Luiza, Sofia, Bulgaria. Cheques, Transfers via Western Union and Cash (when legal) are accepted!!! Participants should enclose a copy of the receipt. CATALOGUE 1. LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects will publish an exhibition catalogue including all participating artists and works. Every participating artist is kindly requested to send a brief biography on CD or via E-mail and a personal photograph. 2. LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects reserves the right to photograph and reproduce works in the printed catalogue, in CDR, in the Internet gallery and also for advertising, commercial and publicity purposes. JURY, PRIZES AND EXHIBITION 1. INTERNATIONAL JURY will be appointed to select the winning prints. One of the seven international jury members represents LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects. 2. There will be the following PURCHASE PRIZES: First Prize (USD 500 = purchase of 3 works in edition of 2) and an invitation for a solo exhibition of the artist during the next annual, Second Prize (USD 200 = purchase of 3 works), Third Prize (USD 100 = purchase of 2 works). 5 Special Prizes, each one equal to USD 50 (purchase of 1 work) – a cheque covering the entry fee for participation in the next print annual. Prize For Young Emerging Artist - USD 100 (in materials for print works). One Special Prize: Artist Of The Month (June) by GRAFIKBOERSE.DE, Germany. The Jury has the right to grant more than one Second and Third prizes and also more than one Prize for Young Artist. 3. There will be a 30 % commission payable to LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects on the sales of all the works. 4. Exhibition with all the works will be organized in The National Palace of Culture in Sofia, Bulgaria in June 2004. While the works will be handled with the utmost care, LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects will not be responsible for loss or damage due to natural disasters. The works will be returned within five months from the closing date of the exhibition at the cost of LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects. Entries should be sent to LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects. Entry Form can be downloaded from this site. Entries are accepted from February 01st to April 15th 2004. Packages postmarked April 15th 2004 will be accepted. |