SECOND INTERNATIONAL EX LIBRIS COMPETITION FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
Moscow 2013
Russian Ex libris Association, International Union of Social Associations of Bibliophiles (MSK), Ex libris Museum of MSK and Russian Book Union has the honour to invite you to participate in the Second International Ex libris Competition for Young Artists. The Competition will be hold in September, 2013. Second International Ex libris Competition for Young Artists is an open Competition. Its purpose is to awake interest in ex libris and its traditional technique among students and young artists from high schools, colleges and universities.
First International Students Exlibris Competition was hold in 2011. As a result exhibition was organized in April 2011 in St Petersburg. Catalogue has been published.
Participants of this Competition were students and young artists from 11 countries and 42 regions of Russia. The success of the competition was largely due to the support provided by FISAE, members of the FISAE board were also members of the international jury of this competition.
In 2013, an international exlibris competition for young artists is going to be hold again. In contrast to its previous terms and conditions organizers decided to include a new topic and award a special prize to the winner. The topic: “An Imperial Russian Family. On the 400th anniversary of the Romanov`s dynasty.” Organizers considered it actual as the Romanov`s family is essentially international. Its descendants live in almost all parts of the world and have their own history. In general, the conditions of competition are the same.
In 2013, an international exlibris competition for young artists is going to be hold again. In contrast to its previous terms and conditions organizers decided to include a new topic and award a special prize to the winner. The topic: “An Imperial Russian Family. On the 400th anniversary of the Romanov`s dynasty.” Organizers considered it actual as the Romanov`s family is essentially international. Its descendants live in almost all parts of the world and have their own history. In general, the conditions of competition are the same.
TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF PARTICIPATION
Topics
Works submitted for the Competition shall have the ex libris function, i.e. they shall include the words “EX LIBRIS” (or its substitute) integrally related to the composition field and dedication consisting of full first name and surname of the owner or name of institution. In case of initials or abbreviations, please provide their full versions on the ex libris reverse. The motif of the works is not limited.
Participants
The competition is open to works submitted by the authors from all nationalities. Participants should be aged from 16 till 26. The participation in the competition is free.
Techniques admitted
All graphic techniques are admitted. The works shall be created in the years 2011-2013.
Computer designed ex libris will be nominated separately and will get a special award.
Size of paper and printing
The paper used for printing must not be bigger than 210х290 mm
The printed part must not be bigger than 150x150 mm
Ex libris should not be framed as this will be done by the organizers.
Number of Ex Libris to be sent
Each participant may submit up to a maximum of six (6) different Ex Libris. Each Ex Libris must be sent with two (2) copies; each one must be signed or initialled by the artist. On the back of each Ex Libris, the following must be written in pencil: the title, the technique used, the year of execution, the measure of the print, full versions of initials or abbreviations used, the artist’s name and surname, and nationality (in English).
Participants of competition should send electronic versions of their works for edition of the catalogue (not less than 300DPI) and to fill the application form of the participant (in english), which may be downloaded from the Organizer`s website: www.knigoluby.ru
Ways of sending the Ex Libris
The Ex Libris must be sent inside a solid and waterproof package, with the words “DO NOT
BEND” written on the envelope (or small package), by means of a registered letter or an insured
letter. Inside the package, the application form must be enclosed, filled out in a readable way, and
with the postal address and e-mail of the author together with a brief curriculum indicating
education and professional training.
If the sending is done by means of a single shipment but containing the works of two or more
artists, each participant must fill in and sign the attached application form,
which implies the participation in the competition and the acceptance of the regulations.
Deadline for acceptance
The envelope containing the Ex Libris must be received no later than 1 May 2013. The works received after the designated deadline will not be considered for the Competition.
Delivery address
The shipment must be made to the following address:
Exlibris Museum
Pushechnaya ST. 7/5
Moscow, Russia
107031
Transfer of the rights to use the Ex Libris received
The material submitted for the contest will not be returned and will remain property of Moscow Exlibris Museum and International Union of Social Associations of Bibliophiles (MSK), which will be allowed to use them freely and without having to ask permission for its cultural activities.
By participating in the contest, the artist transfers all rights of publication and reproduction with traditional and multimedia techniques of the Ex Libris sent to Moscow Exlibris Museum and International Union of Social Associations of Bibliophiles (MSK), as well as the rights to use them for exhibitions.
Publication of the Ex Libris
The Ex Libris will be gathered in a catalogue containing the works by the prizewinning and selected artists as well as those awarded an Honourable Mention, except the nonselected and the excluded by the technical panel. The artists included in the publication will be given a free copy.
Exhibition of the Ex Libris
The prizewinning Ex Libris as well as the mentioned and the selected ones will be displayed in an exhibition that will be held in Moscow (Russia) in September 2013.
Awards
It will be given:
1. Three awards for successful execution of traditional technique.
First prize 500 euro
Second prize 300 euro
Third prize 200 euro
2. Award for computer design ex libris 200 euro
3. Special prize 200 euro
4. Honorable Mention Artists Certificate
All winners will receive their awards personally, by post or bank accounts.
More details can be found at www.knigoluby.ru
Application form
SECOND INTERNATIONAL EX LIBRIS COMPETITION FOR YOUNG ARTISTS
Moscow 2013
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