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

Ardour Eruption ' 2020 multimedia festival of the young artists in May 2020

2020 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:
• text(s) you wish to declare
• duration of each piece

filmmakers:
• short description of your film
• a copy of your 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 artwork should be submitted on DVD / flash drive or via web links

*** films (.mp4) and photo slideshows (.jpg) should be saved on a flash drive; if the artist wishes the submitted material to be returned by mail, an appropriate self-addressed stamped envelope should be provided

**** an antique baby grand piano and classical acoustic 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

OPENING RECEPTION

• Young people will meet new friends while speaking about their artwork, showing films and photography, playing musical instruments, reading their prose and poetry, etc.
• Guest speaker
• Art professionals of Muskoka will give useful consultations
• Refreshment served

FESTIVAL WEEK

• Every visitor of the show will be on jury choosing favorite pieces for further awarding
• Teachers of music, theatre, literature and filmmaking are invited to show achievements of their classes (contact the Gallery to reserve a day for your event, if inclined)

CLOSING RECEPTION

• Muskoka artists are invited to give a friendly critique
• Certificates of Recognition issued for visual artist selected by the jury
• An endowment granted to a selected visual artist by a private donor
JBS Art Scholarship
to support his/her further endeavor in professional art career
• Concert by students, parents and guests
• Refreshment served

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

SPONSORS

Art festival Ardour Eruption is annual philanthropic action of Chancery Art Gallery with affiliated psychology office Private Counseling Associates

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