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International Sculpture Symposium - Spain

Deadline: July 24, 2009   

A municipality in Spain invites all sculptors to participate in its XX Sculpture Symposium at open air. The symposium will have a duration of 18 days, from the 25 of September to the 12 October 2009.  The material to be carved will be the granite, in any existing typology in Galizia, provided that its acquisition will be possible for the organization.  The dimensions of the block to be used are limited to a maximum of 1.80 x 1.80 x 0.50 meters, 1´62 m3s or similar dimensions inside this given volume of reference.  The theme will be free. The granite cannot be painted or covered with any other material. But, if in the work it is initially planned the combination of the granite with another material like solid metal or wood, it will be the organization that on the basis of its technical and economical possibilities will decide the feasibility of the work.  Every participant will use his/her own utensils.  The organization will furnish lacing to the compressor, electricity, maintenance of chisels.  A diamond disk will be delivered to every participating artist for the realization of the work.  If a sculptural proposal consists in a parallelepiped, or if for its execution it is essential this figure, the organization will facilitate four cuts to the stone, indicated by the artist in his/her proposal.  In other cases, the same number of cuts will be facilitated to the blocks to give the same opportunities to all the artists, if these cuts will be technically and economically possible for the organization.  The organization will pay the travel expenses, food and lodging for the participating artist. The prizes will be:  

Calls for Entry -- Deadline JUNE 1, 2009

Atlanta Artists Center call for National Show
Deadline: June 1st
Exhibit Dates:  August 29 - September 29, 2009
Fees: $35 non-members, $30 members
Website:  www.atlantaartistscenter.org

Majestic Galleries call for Juried Competition
Deadline: June 1st
Exhibit Dates: June 26 - July 26, 2009
Fees: $30 - up to 3 works per artist
Website:  www.majesticgalleries.com

Wichita National All Media Craft Exhibition call for Entry
Deadline: June 1st
Exhibit Dates: September 4 - October 18, 2009
Fees: $30 - up to 3 entries
Website:  www.wcfta.com

SP's Art/Literary Competition

Sculptural Pursuit is now accepting entries for our Fifth Annual Art/Literary Competition.  The winners will be featured in Sculptural Pursuit, so it's a great opportunity for sculptors, painters, and poets to gain exposure!  You can visit the competition page on our website to check out the entry guidelines.  Good luck!