29 November, 2005

5th Lessedra World Art Print Annual

5th Lessedra World Art Print Annual
Sofia Bulgaria

1 January 2006 -
17 March 2006

Exhibition

5TH L E S S E D R A WORLD ART PRINT ANNUAL (MINI PRINT)
AIMS AND TASKS

An international print annual with the premise that no art form has broader implications in contemporary society than that of the print. The aim is to gather and exhibit contemporary art print works from all over the world and to contribute to the contacts and the exchange between artists, art lovers and collectors and to stimulate the research into paper, inks, and other materials used in printmaking.


ORGANIZATION

LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects
25, Milin Kamak Street, Lozenetz
1164 Sofia, Bulgaria
Tel.(++359 2) 865 04 28, 866 38 57
www.lessedra.com
Email: georgi@lessedra.com

LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects
Founded in 1991.
Contemporary Bulgarian and International Art. Projects, Workshops and Exhibitions.
Books/Catalogues and CDR for the Arts.
Current projects 2004/2005/2006
CONTEMPORARY ART PRINTS FROM JAPAN AND BULGARIA
ART PRINT EXHIBITION EXCHANGE WITH THE ART INSTITUTE OF CHICAGO
4th LESSEDRA WORLD ART PRINT ANNUAL MINI PRINT


CONDITIONS FOR PARTICIPATION

1. Each artist should send no more than 3 works: original prints, created in 2005/2006.
Entries may feature any type of method of printmaking and should be signed and numbered by
the artist. The maximum dimensions of a work are 29 x 23 cm. (paper size).
Please note: works exceeding the limited size shall be neglected!

2. The application (entry) form should accompany the work, including the name and the nationality of the artist as well as the title, price, year and the technique used in the work.

3. The works should be sent to LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects as
PRINTED MATTER by registered air-mail in a simple packet, unframed, without mount,
bearing the declaration "No commercial value".
Please note: packages with declared amounts arrive directly in the customs so they shall be returned back from the customs for the costs of the sender.

4. Participation fee is 50 EUR for all European and 50 USD for all another countries and it covers catalogue production, organization of the exhibition, invitations, posters, advertise materials, print return and catalogue postage.
It has to be paid with the message Lessedra Annual Exhibition on the name of Lessedra Gallery


Bank transfers should be made to:

For transfers in EUR
Radi Georgiev Georgiev
First Investment Bank, 1000, Sofia, Bulgaria, 12, Narodno Sabranie Sq.
SWIFT CODE FINVBGSF, Bank Code 15091501
Account Number 1406465104

For transfers in USD
Radi Georgiev Georgiev
First Investment Bank, 1000, Sofia, Bulgaria, 12, Narodno Sabranie Sq.
SWIFT CODE FINVBGSF, Bank Code 15091501
Account Number 1106465119

Cheques, Transfers via Western Union and Cash (when legal) are accepted!!!

Participants should enclose a copy of the receipt.


CATALOGUE

1. LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects will publish an exhibition catalogue including all participating artists. Every participating artist is kindly requested to send a brief biography on CD or via E-mail and a personal photograph.

2. LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects reserves the right to photograph and reproduce works in the printed catalogue, in CDR, in the Internet gallery and also for advertising, commercial and publicity purposes.


JURY, PRIZES AND EXHIBITION

1. INTERNATIONAL JURY will be appointed to select the winning prints. One of the five international jury members represents LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects.

2. There will be the following PURCHASE PRIZES:
First Prize (USD 500 = purchase of 3 works in edition of 2)
and an invitation for a solo exhibition of the artist during the next annual exhibition 2006
Second Prize (USD 200 = purchase of 3 works),
Third Prize (USD 100 = purchase of 2 works).
5 Special Prizes, each one equal to USD 50 (purchase of 1 work) a cheque covering the entry
fee for participation in the next print annual.
Prize For Young Emerging Artist - USD 100 (in materials for print works) and an invitation for a solo exhibition of the artist during the next annual exhibition 2006.
The Jury has the right to grant more than one Second and Third prizes and also more than one Prize for Young Artist.

3. There will be a 10 % commission payable to LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects on the sales of all the works.

4. Exhibition with all the works will be organized in Lessedra Gallery in Sofia, Bulgaria in June 2006.

While the works will be handled with the utmost care, LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects will not be responsible for loss or damage due to natural disasters.

The works will be returned within five months from the closing date of the exhibition at the cost of LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects.

Entries should be sent to LESSEDRA Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects.
Entry Form can be downloaded from this site.
Entries are accepted from January 01st to March 17th 2006.
Packages postmarked March 17th 2006 will be accepted.

www.lessedra.com

Contact: LESSEDRA Gallery and Contemporary Art Projects
Tel: (++359 2) 865 04 28, 866 38 57
Fax:
E-mail: georgi@lessedra.com
Venue: Lessendra Gallery & Contemporary Art Projects

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