“THE STAMP OF PEACE”
1 to 8 AUGUST
''Machanents'' 8th International Art Symposium is organized by Cross of Armenian Unity Cultural Charitable NGO with the support of ''Machanents House'' social enterprise, With the support of ''Machanents Wine'', ''Arpinet'' LLC and ''Innovative Ethnic Regional Center''. Information sponsors Arpi Media company. The partner of the Symposium is the Artists’ Union of Armenia.
1. ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM
The goal of the symposium is:
. To make an opportunity for foreign and Armenian artists to meet and share their experiences.
. To complement the collection of the constantly active Machanents International Art Gallery, promoting intercultural dialogue.
Machanents 8th International Art Symposium is entitled «The Stamp of Peace» The paintings born during the 7 days of the International Symposium will be a symbolic stamp of art for the desired world peace. Ambassadors of other countries accredited to the Republic of Armenia will be included in the Symposium becoming an honorable Ambassador of Peace, and will paint a painting that symbolizes peace. Among the Ambassadors may be the ambassador of your country.
THE OFFICIAL OPENING OF THE EXHIBITION of the works created during the Symposium will be held on the last day of the Symposium (August 8).
2. SELECTION OF PARTICIPANTS AND THE CRITERIA
The artists should send to the following email address: machanentssymposium@gmail.com
1. Their CV (Résumé),
2. 1 photo
3. A portfolio consisting of 10 paintings
After receiving your application, the selection committee of the ''Machanents'' International Art Symposium will answer you within 15 working days. The application deadline is the 25th of May.
3. THE TERMS OF THE SYMPOSIUM FOR ARTISTS FROM ABROAD
Organizer provides:
. Transfer from the airport to the hotel and the opposite direction
. 7 days stay at the hotel
. 3 meals a day
. Unlimited coffee and tea
. 2 canvases
. Cultural evenings
. Participation certificate
. City and countryside tours
The participant should:
. Pay the participation fee of - 350$
. Cover the flight cost
. Cover the visa cost /if necessary/
. Bring paints and brushes
. The participants donate 2 or more paintings born during the symposium to Cross of Armenian Unity NGO.
The right of the further disposal of the paintings passes to Cross of Armenian Unity NGO.
4. FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Where will the participants stay?
The accommodation of the participants is provided by the supporter of the Symposium ''Machanents House'' Social Enterprise. The participants will stay in the comfortable rooms of the Machanents Hotel Complex. They will share double, triple, and quadruple rooms. Participants who apply earlier will have the opportunity to share double rooms.
Where will the participants paint?
The Participants will paint at Machanents garden.
What is the topic of painting?
The topic of creation is peace, and the approaches are free and creative,
* exception: politically themed paintings are not encouraged and will not be exhibited.
5. CONTACT US
Cross of Armenian Unity NGO Adress: RA, city Ejmiatsin, 1101, Shahumyan 36 Telephone/WhatsApp/Telegram: (+374) 37 14 04, (+374) 69 91 36
Email address: machanentssymposium@gmail.com
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