medusa art&craft 2015 - trans-mediterranenan cultural contamination OPEN CALL

announces

medusa art&craft

3rd EDITION

Trans-Mediterranean Cultural Contamination DESIGN CONTEST / EXHIBITION 2015

OPEN CALL from July 19 to August 2

PRESICCE LE Palazzo Lia - via Gramsci

announces

medusa art craft 3rd EDITION

Trans-Mediterranean Contamination Cultural&

DESIGN CONTEST / EXHIBITION 2015

\\\ THE PROJECT \\\ Medusa Art&Craft

Promotion and dissemination of contemporary art, design and crafts Medusa Art&Craft is a Project/Exhibition conceived by Sergio Panese, an entrepreneur, gallery manager and artist, with the aim of promoting the dissemination of the art, design and crafts of the Salento by exhibiting the works of artists, artisans, architects and designers working in the area.

The first edition of the exhibition took place in Presicceís sixteenth century Palazzo Ducale in the summer of 2013. Presicce, a small town in the province of Lecce, is counted among the ‘most beautiful towns in Italy’. The exhibition roused the enthusiasm of local artists and had a great response from the public, drawing over 2,000 visitors.

"You don't know the South" was the theme of the second exhibition, held the following summer, in collaboration with SDW Salento Design Workshop (www.sdw.it).

Tradition and contemporaneity met in the forms and techniques of the works of the 12 artists who took part. Visitors, invited to stimulate awareness of their own identity, again responded with interest, confirmed by the presence of more than 2,000 visitors despite the short duration of the show.

Above all, the second edition succeeded in encouraging encounters between artists and companies in the sector with some of the participants receiving important commisions.

In tandem with the exhibition there were theatrical and musical performances which enriched the content and encouraged public participation.

Design Contest/Exhibition - Medusa Art&craft 2015 Now in its third edition, Medusa Art&Craft is making a leap in quality, leaving the purely local sphere to open itself to ëcultural contaminationí in a competition for artists from all over the Mediterranean area who wish to participate: Mediterranean Europe, Mediterranean Africa, Mediterranean Asia.

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The theme is: Trans-Mediterranean cultural contamination Presicce, a town in the heart of the Basso Salento, is to be the backdrop for an encounter between diverse artistic languages echoing the cultures of the various countries bordering the "Middle Sea" which is both a link and a divide.

The idea is to create an exhibition of design which wlll be an experimental melting pot in which overseas creative potential may bring about encounter and reciprocal exchange.

Fifteen design works will be selected by an artistic committee made up of professionals in the art world. At stake is participation in the exhibition, the publication of a catalogue, & a cash prize.

Medusa Art & Craft 2015 will also promote local artisans and design.

‘Contaminazione’ by different cultures - in the positive sense of exchange and mutual growth so long as that doesn't translate into abuse of power and subjection - passes from full awareness of one’s roots and the essence of self, which leads to the propensity to innovate.

With this perspective, among the events planned alongside Medusa Art & Craft ample space will be given to the promotion of traditional local crafts, reinvented and reinterpreted in a contemporary key, and to their potential entry into the market, even in an international sphere.

There will be conferences, meetings and discussions involving Salentine craft and design companies distinguished by innovation and market presence, and with the participation of institutions and trade associations.

The historic centre of Presicce, with its courtyards, underground oil mills, and historic buildings will be the scene for performances by artists and local artisans who prefer using traditional materials and techniques for their creations while offering a contemporary interpretation. .

The Association NOÙS The third edition of Medusa Art & Craft is organized by the association NOÙS which grew out of the idea and efforts of an individual and a few volunteers into the structured and enthusiastic commitment of a group of men and women united by love for their land and motivated by the desire to see it opened to the world, not in an exchange of tourist souvenirs but in a rich, durable, and impressive experience of life.

The association NOUS was founded with the aim of increasing, through initiatives of various kinds, the cultural density of the territory and the aesthetic intensity of the projects in which the public will be invited to participate.

The initiatives it puts forward are of a cultural nature in the broadest sense, including both the diverse languages of communication (art, music, literature, journalism, etc.) and the different ways of living the culture, not only as consumers but also as producers.

Promoting an international event dedicated to the design of the fusion, as also to the fusion of the design, and setting up it in the historic centre of a small Mediterranean town, the association NOUS also intends to achieve results from an anthropological perspective, that is to inspire reflection (both aesthetical and ethical) about emotions and experiences linked to objects and to the day-to-day environment in the cultures that border this "succession of seas."

We want to give life to a ‘collective hearth’, able to attract and gather around the artistic debate those who work in the sector and selected public, but also ordinary people who, observing objects in daily use transformed by the ìdivergent mind" of the artist, can recognize the elements of poetry inherent in private experiences.

NOÙS - Cultural and social promotion Association via Lazio, 18 – 73054 Presicce LE ITALY - CF: 90043570754

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announces

medusa art craft 3rd EDITION

Trans-Mediterranean Contamination Cultural&

DESIGN CONTEST / EXHIBITION 2015

\\\ ANNOUNCEMENT \\\ Art. 1 - Objectives and Goals of the Design Contest/Exhibition Medusa Art & Craft 2015.

The Design Contest /Exhibition - Medusa Art & Craft 2015 aims to promote contemporary art, encouraging meetings between artists, designers and companies in the sector, to stimulate the interest of the public and create a vibrant relationship with the artists.

To ensure the effective promotion of the participants at the exhibition/contest, it is planned to prepare a catalogue edited by the organizing association and a focused and extensive promotional information campaign in the specialized media as well as in the general media.

Art. 2 - Theme of the Design Contest and Exhibition Medusa Art & Craft 2015 'Trans-Mediterranean cultural contamination' "What is the Mediterranean? A thousand things together. Not a landscape, but many landscapes. Not one sea, but a succession of seas. Not one civilization, but a series of civilizations crowded one upon the other. " The words of the French historian Fernand Braudel sum up better than others that feeling of hybrid identity, which almost seems to be an oxymoron.

Is contamination a positive or negative term? For us, it refers to an idea of fusion, crossover, and a respectful encounter on equal terms, in which each culture enriches its identity through the human, cultural, experiential heritage of others. But history teaches us that contamination is often synonymous with invasion, occupation. And then occurs the criminalization of the ‘different’, and closing like a clam.

The artist should propose a work that involves using the materials, techniques and traditions typical to the territory to which they belong, reinventing their use to make them contemporary, having as a beacon the theme of the competition: 'Trans-Mediterranean Cultural Contamination’.

The artists can be freely inspired by the theme of the Contest/Exhibition, Trans-Mediterranean Cultural Contamination, but must adhere to the technical specifications given in Art. 4 WORKS of this announcement.

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Art. 3 - How to participate in the competition Participation is free and is open to all artists.

The deadline for registration for the Design Contest and Exhibition Medusa Art & Craft 2015 is April 30, 2015.

Art. 4 - Works Design works accepted can be published or unpublished.

The objective of Medusa Art & Craft 2015 is to show the techniques and materials local to the artist’s country of origin in the spirit of presenting them anew and reinventing their use.

The works must not exceed 1 cubic meter in volume. The maximum height allowed is 2m The works proposed for the Contest / Exhibition of Design Medusa Art & Craft 2015 should be the physical and intellectual property of the artist. In this regard, to avoid being excluded from the competition, the artist must certify ownership of the work using annex B of this announcement.

The selected works must be sent together with instructions for assembly and whatever is necessary for their display. .

Art. 5 - Registration To register for the Contest / Exhibition of Design Medusa Art & Craft 2015, artists must: 1. complete in full and send the Application form (AnnexA); 2. complete and mail the certificate of ownership of the work (Annex B); 3. send a minimum of 3, maximum 5 images or sketches 2d or 3d graphic work (taken from various angles and from which the features can be seen clearly) indicating technical characteristics and materials, dimensions, title, and year of execution; 4. send a brief description of the work to be entered; 5. send a brief curriculum vitae, a biography, and an artist’s statement.

The Application form and the required certification can be downloaded here: https://associazionenous.wordpress.com ) - sent by e-mail to the following address nous.social@gmail.com ; or - posted in a sealed envelope to the following address: Associazione NOUS Mostra Concorso di Design Medusa Art & Craft 2015 Via Lazio, 18 – 73054 Presicce (Le), Italy In the event of being selected among the 15 finalists, the artist will be required to provide further material suitable for high definition reproduction of the work for inclusion in the catalogue.

Failure to do so will result in exclusion from the competition. The specifications will be included with the notification of selection. We urge artists to submit the material required in the manner and within the time limit to be specified.

The work of those who enter more than one work will not be assessed.

The documentation received will not be returned.

Art. 6 – Selection of Works and Jury From all the entries 15 works will be selected to be exhibited from 19 July to 2 August 2015 in the sixteenth century Palazzo Lia, in the centre of Presicce, in a show dedicated specifically to them.

In addition to the 15 works, five 'reserves' will also be identified and will become part of the exhibition in case of exclusion or waiver of the works selected previously.

Selection will be made on the basis of photographic images, sketches or 2d or 3d graphics.

The association will inform participants by e-mail about the various stages of the competition.

A jury of professionals from the art world will select from the 15 works on display the winner of the competition who will be awarded the Medusa Art & Craft 2015 prize.

The jury reserves the right to recommend a few other works, in addition to the winner.

The opinion expressed by the Jury is final and conclusive.

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The JURY of Medusa Art & Craft 2015 is composed of: Sandra BRANCA - Architect, member of GAL-Capo di Leuca Virginio BRIATORE - Design critic, contributing editor to the Interni Magazine Massimo Tommaso GUASTELLA - Professor of History of Contemporary Art 'University of Salento' Giuseppe LISI - Professor of decoration 'Academy of Fine Arts of Lecce' Toti SEMERANO - Architect Art. 7 - Awards and Equipments A) Award Medusa Art & Craft 2015 The winning artist will receive the "Award Medusa Art&Craft Jury 2015" and a prize of € 500¹ The award ceremony will take place on Sunday August 2 2015 as part of the final evening of the show.

The work will become part of the permanent collection Medusa Art & Craft.

By accepting the award, the winner gives the association NOUS the work and all rights inherent to it, including the right to publish its picture but excluding the right to be recognized as the author of the work.

B) Public Award Medusa Art & Craft 2015 The winning artist, will receive the “Premio Medusa Art & Craft del Pubblico 2015”. The ceremony will take place on Sunday August 2 2015 as part of the closing night of the show.

The winning work will remain the property of the artist.

The "Public Award 2015" does not consist of a cash prize. ¹ Sul premio sarà operata come per legge una ritenuta alla fonte a titolo di imposta.

Art. 8 - Opening of the exhibition The opening is scheduled for Sunday July 19 2015 and the works will remain on show until Sunday August 2 2015.

Art. 9 - Transportation, Insurance and Exhibition of Selected Works Transportation (delivery and collection) and insurance are the responsibility of the artist.

The association NOÙS, organizer of the event, takes care of the works exclusively within the exhibition space.

To avoid exclusion, works must be received no later than Friday July 10 2015 at the following address: Associazione NOUS in Presicce (LE), ZIP code 73054, Via Lazio n. 18 are open from 9:00 to 18:00, Monday to Friday (by appointment only).

The works will be displayed by the organizers as agreed with the artists (see Art. 4 - WORKS).

All works must be withdrawn from the venue by Tuesday August 4 2015, Palazzo Lia, via Gramsci, Presicce (LE), ZIP code 73054, between 09:00 - 12:00 Works not removed on time will be considered as left to the Contest.

Art. 10 – Privacy The information and data collected will be used in accordance with the provisions of Decree 196/2003 for participation in the Contest and Exhibition, for sending information material and promotional purposes relating to the Contest and Exhibition and to the public presentation and will be kept in the Archives of the Exhibition/ Competition of Design Medusa Art & Craft.

Interested parties can request, pursuant to Legislative Decree 196/2003, correction or deletion.

Participation in the competition implies full acceptance of this announcement.

DESIGN CONTEST/EXHIBITION - MEDUSA ART&CRAFT 2015 SECRETARIAT TEL +39 328 3205952 - +39 338 2925723 - +39 329 7152379 E-MAIL: nous.social@gmail.com WEB https://associazionenous.wordpress.com www.facebook.com: Noùs-Associazione di idee al lavoro NOÙS - Cultural and social promotion Association via Lazio, 18 – 73054 Presicce LE ITALY- CF: 90043570754

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APPLICATION FORM

Name & Surname____________________________________________________________ Birthplace (Nation And City)____________________________________________________ Date Of Birth________________________________________________________________ Residence/address___________________________________________________________ Telephone Number __________________________________________________________ Email Address_______________________________________________________________ Web Site___________________________________________________________________ Title Of Artwork______________________________________________________________ Technical Support____________________________________________________________ Size (base X height X depth in centimetres)________________________________________ TO BE ATTACHED: 1. Biographical dossier : short curriculum vitae, biography and artistís statement 2. Minimum 3, max 5 images of the artwork 3. Short description of the artwork with its title, year,technical details & dimensions I, the undersigned (name & surname)___________________________________________ a) declare I have read the Rules of the Contest /Exhibition Medusa Art & Craft 2015 relating to the competition announcement and accept it in its entirety. b) authorize the Association Noùs organizer of the Contest /Exhibition Medusa Art & Craft 2015 to process personal data in accordance with DL196 / 2003, and subsequent amendments and inclusions, for the purposes of the competition in object.

Place and Date _____________________ Signature _________________________ DESIGN CONTEST/EXHIBITION - MEDUSA ART&CRAFT 2015 E-mail: nous.social@gmail.com - WEB https://associazionenous.wordpress.com - www.facebook.com: Noùs-Associazione di idee al lavoro NOÙS - Cultural and social promotion Association via Lazio, 18 – 73054 Presicce LE ITALY - CF: 90043570754

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medusa art craft 3rd EDITION

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\\\ annex B \\\ DECLARATION OF OWNERSHIP OF THE WORK & AGREEMENT NOTICE I the undersigned (Name)_____________________(Surname)_________________________ born in (City)_________________________________(nation)__________________________ on __/__/____ identity document___________ n°___________________________________ ____________________________________________________________________________ a) Declare I am the author and owner of the artwork, & hold the intellectual and physical rights, & have not assigned to third parties the distribution rights or other rights related to copyright and to have the use of it in full and absolute freedom. b) Relieve the Association Noùs, organizer of the Design Exhibition/Competiton MAC2015, of any responsibility towards third parties concerning the infringement of copyright and intellectual and physical property rights to the artwork. c) Accept all the terms and conditions of this Declaration and of the Announcement. d) Attach a photocopy of my identity document. e) authorize the Association Noùs organizer of the Contest/Exhibition Medusa Art&Craft 2015 to process my personal data in accordance with DL196 / 2003 and subsequent amendments and inclusions, for the purposes of the contest in object.

Association Noùs acquires the right to publish images for promotional and dissemination purposes of the Contest/Exhibition itself, ensuring, above all to the artist, the maintenance of all copyrights on the artwork according to the current regulations.

Place and Date _____________________ Signature _________________________

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DESIGN CONTEST/EXHIBITION MEDUSA ART&CRAFT 2015 TEL +39 328 3205952 - +39 338 2925723 - +39 329 7152379 E-mail: nous.social@gmail.com WEB https://associazionenous.wordpress.com www.facebook.com: Noùs-Associazione di idee al lavoro NOÙS - Cultural and social promotion Association via Lazio, 18 – 73054 Presicce LE ITALY - CF: 90043570754