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INVITATION
7th International Biannual of Ceramics presented by the City of Kapfenberg

Competition * Exhibition September 30th –
November 6th 2011

Motto : „INSIDE OUT“

Open to all artistic forms of expression concerning the use of ceramics – with the exclusion of china, serially manufactured objects and ceramic design.

A maximum of three works are allowed to be entered to the competition. The works must not exceed the age limit of two years and they have to correspond to the motto of the Biannual of Ceramics 2011. Only works that have never been entered to take part at any other competition are accepted.

The dimensions of the objects entered have to be of reasonable size, height and weight. In other words, an exhibition at the gallery of the Cultural Center should not take extraordinary efforts for the organizers.

Digital photographs of the works are required. Please take the pictures in front of neutral background. The photographs have to be sent via CD ROM, DVD or USB Stick. A resolution of at least 300dpi is required. Please take the pictures of each work from at least two different angles and name it with the exact title.

To enter the competition/exhibition of the 7th Biannual of Ceramics the Cultural Center of Kapfenberg requires a package of the following data:

  • The filled out application form.
  • The list of works entered.
  • The digital photographs of the works entered.

Please write the password “Keramikbiennale” (Biannual of Ceramics) on your package and send it to the following address:

KUlturZentrum Kapfenberg
Mürzgasse 3,
A – 8605 Kapfenberg

All entries have to reach the Cultural Center before June 15th 2011.

The data/documents entered will remain with the organizer and will hence not be returned.

All participants that are admitted to enter the contest / exhibition will be notified until July 15th, 2011.

The ceramic objects actually admitted to be exhibited at the contest / competition will have to be sent to the Cultural Center of Kapfenberg, along with a copy of the application form, as well as a copy of the list of works entered and a short textual explanation concerning the works entered until September 15th, 2011!

An international jury will determine the award winners. The objects will be presented in a special catalogue and therefore should be for sale. Award winning prices will amount to the sum of Euro 6.000,-. In addition to that there will be prices for objects bought.

Additional Comments:

  • The participation is free. There are no contribution fees.
  • The artist has to take the responsibility as well as the costs for transportation.
  • The truckage can’t be acceded. And NO duty fees can be paid!
  • If the artist is present at the the opening of the Biannual a contribution by the City of Kapfenberg will be paid. Depending of the distance between the artist’s residence and the City of Kapfenberg, this contribution will be between € 50.- and € 130.-
  • Eventual claims for damages of objects caused by other persons will have to be claimed by the artists themselves
  • The works will be insured by the City of Kapfenberg during the time those are within the city’s premises. The insurance policies will equal the amount of the value stated at the time of submission.
  • If ceramic objects are not picked up within one month of after the end of the biannual, thus still remaining at the city’s premises, they will be claimed by the City of Kapfenberg.
  • The jury will assign a written statement concerning the awards and award winners. This assignment is incontestable.
  • The City of Kapfenberg is paying for the residence for one night of those artists who are nominated to take part at the competition.
  • The awards ceremony, along with the presentation of the catalogue and a supporting program will take place on September 30th 2011.

Contact:

7th International Biannual of Ceramics presented by the City of Kapfenberg

Mag. Jürgen Gschiel
Tel: +43 (0) 3862 22501 – 1241
Fax: +43 (0) 3862 22501 – 1210
mail: kuz(at)kapfenberg.at

Waltraut Gschiel
Tel: +43 (0) 3862 28050
Mobile: +43 (0) 650 28050 00
mail: biennale-kapfenberg(at)hiway.at