Jodhpur Art Camp - Details

Essential Details :

I) Selected Artists will be paid for participation, as mentioned below.
II) To-and-fro travel (by train, AC 2 Tier/AC 3 Tier), boarding and lodging(on shared basis) in one of the best Heritage Hotels of Jodhpur will be provided.
III) Vegetarian meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner is included.
IV) All art materials will be provided.
V) Each Artist will have to paint at least 2 finished works during the Art Camp.(oil/acrylic/water color/mixed medium, minimum size 2ftx2ft approx.)
VI) The works will be presented to our sponsor and art collector, at the end of the art camp.
VII) Extensive Press Release and Press Conferences will be held.
VIII) Selected Artists will have to attend press/promotional events.


APPLICATION & SELECTION PROCEDURE

Any artist from Bengal, either trained or self-taught can apply.
Age Limit is 21-35 years.
10 artists will be selected (2 places are reserved for women artists).

How to Apply

1. Initial application is to be sent through E-mail or by Post.( There is no application form - Application means an email or a covering letter along with 3 separate attachments/documents).
2. Three separate attachments/documents which are to be sent are - A)Recent Photograph of the artist B)Resume/Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae C)Photos of 5 recent works, with their sizes, medium and year of completion.
3. A Non-refundable application fee of INR 350/- is to be paid.
4. The time and date of application fee collection, will be notified after receiving the application.( In other words, sent the application first, and after that, we will notify the time and date of fee collection )
5. A confirmation will also be sent, after the application has been received.
6. Application and documents should be sent to bodhitree.monasteryofart@gmail.com / see address below.
7.Final date for receiving application is 15 June 2010.

Artists will be selected from the initial application, and called for an interview, along with 3 original works.

After the interview, the names of the 10 selected artists will be announced during last week of June.

The selection committee will include Santasree Chaudhuri (entrepreneur and women activist), Devdan Chaudhuri (owner , Bodhi Tree Monastery of Art) and Arnab Basu (Eminent Artist).

All 10 selected artists shall present one framed original painting to Bodhi Tree - Monastery of Art, which will become a property of the gallery ( There is no minimum size for the work and the artists will present the same as per their choice). These presented paintings will be used for display, and serve as a promotional vehicle for the artists.

All 10 selected artists will produce 2 completed paintings (oil/acrylic/water color/mixed medium, minimum size 2ftx2ft approx.) during the 7 day art camp in Jodhpur.
( Artists will be allowed to carry 1 finished painting with them, if they feel they won't be able to complete 2 paintings during the 7 day Jodhpur Art Camp )

All 10 selected artists will be presented with a remuneration of INR 11,000/- each, in Jodhpur, after the completion of the Art Camp.

All 10 selected artists will receive a Certificate of Participation from Bodhi Tree -Monastery of Art.

Bodhi Tree - Monastery of Art will sponsor an exhibition of the works of the 10 selected artists in Kolkata, from 1 August till 30 September 2010, and actively promote the artists .

Bodhi Tree - Monastery of Art supports radical new ideas and originality .

Don't miss this incredible opportunity, rush now, and send your application to bodhitree.monasteryofart@gmail.com / Bodhi Tree - Monastery of Art, 48/44 Swiss Park, Kolkata-700033.

Contact us / Re-send application, if you don't receive a confirmation within 3 days after sending your application.

Cheers & Best of Luck

Devdan Chaudhuri (Owner , Bodhi Tree - Monastery of Art)
9830430532

PS: Feel free to call in the above number, if you require any clarification, or have any questions.

Bodhi Tree Monastery of Art
48/44 Swiss Park, Kolkata - 700033.
(Rabindra Sarovar Metro Station)
http://monasteryofartindia.spaces.live.com