“Every authentic work of art
is a gift offered to the future”
Albert Camus

CALL FOR YOUNG ARTISTS

Ardour Eruption '11 annual multimedia festival of Young Artists

2011, February 26 - March 6
Press Release
Announcement PostCard

INTENTION

• to support the rather exclusive number of young Canadians who sincerely believe that “Art Matters”
• to bring together young artistic talents
• to have fun celebrating the conclusion of our long, cold and snowy winter in the North...

2010: Tyler Gillan, author of the "Best in Show" artwork at 2009 festival, presents his new painting The Murderer

2010: Filmmaker Brandon Thompson shows his screen work "Go"

2010: Art therapist Elke Scholz gives a speech on the art in human expression

2010: Rock band Ex-Why-Zed gives a concert

2009: Katarina Tarrant played the piano

2009: Monica Norman played the guitar

2011 ADMISSION CRITERIA

• age under 25
• belief that “Art Matters”
• advanced level in arts

APPLICATION

To be considered for presentation at the annual art festival Ardour Eruption, artists under 25 years of age shall submit to the Chancery Art Gallery a Letter of Intent with name, age, art interests, achievements, and contact information. In addition, the following data should be included:

visual artists:
• artwork(s)* title, year, dimensions, media, suggested price
• digital images** of up to three works
• photographers may also want to submit a slideshow*** up to 20 pictures for presentation on LCD display

musicians:
• specify the instrument(s) you will play ****
• title(s) of the piece(s)
• duration of each piece

writers, poets and actors:
• include the text(s) you wish to declare
• duration of each piece

filmmakers:
• include a short description of your film
• a copy of the film ***
• duration

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* "artwork" to be limited to painting, drawing, print, photography and sculpture; the artist shall be responsible for delivery of the selected artwork to the gallery and its after-show extraction. Check a sample of the Contract

** digital images (.jpg) of artworks should be submitted via CD, web links or e-mail attachments (attachment sent to gallery@ChanceryArt.com should not exceed 1 MB)

*** films and slideshows should be saved in a format readable by CD-DVD player; if the artist wishes the submitted disc to be returned by mail, an appropriate self-addressed stamped envelope should be provided

**** an antique baby grand piano and classical acoustic concert guitar are available in the gallery

ART INSTRUCTORS

Teachers of music, theatre, literature, filmmaking, etc. are invited to have concerts / presentations of their classes for parents and friends of the students. Use this scene for further promotion and advertising of your art class to the general public of Muskoka – e-mail your proposal to the gallery to reserve a spot during the fesival week

JURY

All visitors of this festival participate in Jury Panels selecting their favorite pieces of visual art for Certificates of Recognition:
................- Muskoka Artists award
................- Muskoka Galleries award
................- Muskoka Residents award
................- Muskoka Students award
................- Best in Show award

An endowment will be granted to a selected visual artist by a private donor – JBS Art Scholarship – to support his/her further endeavour in professional art career

SPONSORS

Art festival Ardour Eruption is an annual philanthropic action of the Chancery Art Gallery. Any corporate, municipal or personal donations will be appreciated and your charity will be broadly announced. Help to make even brighter this annual celebration of your children – contact the gallery to make your contribution:

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