INTERNATIONAL STONE SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM -TURKEY

Deadline: 5th June 2015

Call for an International Stone Sculpture Symposium that will take place in Turkey between July and August 2015.
The participating artists will be chosen by the Symposium Jury. The Jury’s decision will be based upon the evaluation of the artists’ application portfolios. At the end of the symposium, each artist will be given a certificate of participation.

- A total of 10 artists will be participating in the symposium.
- 10 assistants graduated from the Faculty of Fine Arts or still studying on MD or PHD will be required.
- The material to be used is white marble. The Symposium has no particular theme.

The transportation, accommodation and breakfast, lunch and dinner expenses of the participating artists will be paid by the organization.

Travel expenses for all artists will be covered as follows: economy class plane or bus tickets and transfer from the airport or bus terminal (arrival and departure). The artists will buy their own plane or bus tickets and will be refund (within 3 days of their arrival).

Honorarium
Each artist, who completes the work in time, will receive a net total of 3000 € (3000 EURO) for general expenses and copyright.

Working Conditions:
- The organization will provide each artist with block/ blocks of marble cut in accordance to the artist’s dimension specifications. (The completed artwork will not exceed 3 meters in total.)
- The artists will be provided with electricity of 220V, extension cable plug, pressurized water and a compressor with extension hoses and a sun shade in the Symposium work area.
- The artists will be responsible for insuring themselves for any work related accidents.
- The working area will be outdoors. The artists should be prepared for changes in weather like sudden rain or a heat wave.
- If the participant fails to complete his / her work in the given time limit of the symposium for any reason, the organizers at their discretion, reserve the right of considering the reason and coming to a decision on the issue.

For detailed information on how to participate ( required documentation and contact address), Enter in Competitions Details