INTERNATIONAL WOOD SCULPTURE SYMPOSIUM - DENMARK

Deadline: 28th February 2016

Call for an International Wood sculpture Symposium in Denmark. The event will take place in July 2016. The sculptures will be bought by or sponsored to local firms, private persons or organizations.
Purpose
- To promote the knowledge of tree sculptures as traditional and artistic form of expression
- To create artistic and professional contacts between sculptors, artisans and designers from Denmark and other countries
- To create abstract and realistic sculptures of wood of high artistic quality
- To vivify the art in the townscape
- To raise touristic awareness

10- 12 sculptors will be invited.
The selection will be based on the submitted proposal for the sculptures.
The wood for the symposium is Oak tree from Denmark. Some of the logs are almost 130 - 150 years old.

The organizers will provide the participants with proper materials and tools in order to realize the work (hard wood log in max 2 meters length and about 60 - 80 cm diameter;electric saw ; electric power supply 200 V 50 Hz... )

The committee will provide to all artists:
- All travel expenses (cheapest travel expenses cost).
- Accommodation (2 pers. room), meals and social arrangements
- Transport froom and to the airport
- Program with local or cultural spots during the symposium

PLEASE NOTE: The spoken language at the symposium will be English!

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