"Call for Artists: Plaything of the Wind - Wind Moved 2005"
2005-04-27 until 0000-00-00
District of Waldeck-Frankenberg
Korbach, , DE Germany

"Plaything of the Wind“ is the theme of the art competition „moved wind“ in 2005. The openair- exhibition of the exhibits will take place in the sweeping hilly landscape of North Hesse in Germany. Art and nature will be staged as exciting and shall invite to explore. Wind objects and LandArt are the subject.

What can we offer the wind ?- The wind that strokes through leaves and then storms on, rushes and whispers, is gentle and then disorders, uproots and concentrates. Its strength is invisible. You can feel it and hear it - sometimes. Windobjects will make the wind visible. And it is playful. Things, both great and small, that get in its way are put into motion and played with. Thus it can even become a musical instrument. This is also implied in this year‘s competition theme: the making of sounds and space for the wind.

At the same time, the notions of wind, movement and play are meant to be whirled about to show new aspects of the theme.

The District of Waldeck-Frankenberg is the organiser of both competition and exhibition - in cooperation with artist Reta Reinl and organiser Viola Müller. The exhibition of the wind objects will take place in 3 - 5 places between July 17th and July 31st, 2005. Last date of entry is July, 6th,2005. The prize-giving is on Friday July 29th, 2005.

The theme has been described in an open way in order to leave enough space for inspiration, fantasy, creativity and innovation. The organisers are looking forward to a rich variety of ideas in suitable weather-proof materials and techniques in two or three dimensional objects. A jury of artists, art historians and public figures will judge the objects. The art prize is 1,500 Euros.

The exhibition will go along with an accompanying programme that invites the viewers to walk about the countryside and explore the exhibits. In cooperation with local organisers and partners some of the following will be possible: open-air concerts, rambles, picnics, wind games, bicycle and canoe tours, photo competitions, memory games concerning the landscape and the wind objects, wind music.

Organiser: District of Waldeck-Frankenberg, Südring 2, D-34497 Korbach, Germany Dr. Hartmut Wecker, Tel. +49 (0)5631- 954-333, lk-wafkb.wecker.hartmut@t-online.de Petra Frömel, Tel. +49 (0)5631-954-337, Fax +49 (0)5631-954-383, Petra.Froemel@landkreis-waldeck-frankenberg.de In cooperation with (address for exhibits): Reta Reinl (artist), Orker Str. 11, D-35104 Lichtenfels-Sachsenberg, Germany, Tel. +49 (0)6454 - 14 45, mail@reta-reinl.de, www.reta-reinl.de (Download of announcement) or Viola Müller (organisation),Pfarrgasse 1, D-34281 Gudensberg, Germany Tel. +49 (0)5626 - 92 15 85, mail@viola-mueller.de

Basic technical conditions
·Last date of entry (addresses find below): Wednesday July 6th, 2005
·The flag or wind object must be wind- and weather-proof.
·The exhibits must have suitable and functional parts to hang them up with (seams with metal holes, hooks, rings poles or stands or something similar. If it should not be possible to hang up the object on a flag pole, tree branch or rope construction, please definitely contact the organisers before hand.
·The weight of the hanging exhibit must not exceed 5 kilos. If an object is heavier and has been okayed you must supply a suitable installation for hanging it up or displaying it.
·The outer measurements must be at least 1m x1m x 0.5 cms.
·Larger two and three dimensional exhibits are most welcome (because they look good at a distance).
·Because we would like great variety and artistic freedom the conditions for entry have been deliberately kept very open. We will do everything possible to find ways of presenting ‚difficult cases‘ Nevertheless, please understand that we must have the right to reject exhibits without giving reasons, if necessary.

Legal Conditions ·Because the objects are being presented in the open air no responsibility or insurance can be taken. The presenting artist bears the risk. In the case of loss, theft or destruction the organiser is not to be held financially responsible.
·There is no insurance cover.
·The artist has to ensure that his exhibit will not endanger the public. He has also to try and ensure safety for children.
·After the end of the exhibition (from August 2nd, 2005) the objects will be returned to the artists personally as arranged.
·If desired the exhibit may be sent back at the artist‘s cost. If exhibits have not been collected by September 15th, 2005, they become the property of the organisers.
·The entering artist is responsible fort he manufacturing and transport costs,
·The organiser is responsible for advertising , hanging up and presenting the objects.
·Each artist can enter up to three objects.
·The objects must be unique and done according to the artists own conception.

Organiser: District of Waldeck-Frankenberg, Südring 2, D-34497 Korbach, Germany Dr. Hartmut Wecker, Tel. +49 (0)5631- 954-333, lk-wafkb.wecker.hartmut@t-online.de Petra Frömel, Tel. +49 (0)5631-954-337, Fax +49 (0)5631-954-383, Petra.Froemel@landkreis-waldeck-frankenberg.de

In cooperation with (address for exhibits): Reta Reinl (artist), Orker Str. 11, D-35104 Lichtenfels-Sachsenberg, Tel.+49 (0)6454 - 14 45, mail@reta-reinl.de, www.reta-reinl.de (Download of announcement under Projekte)) or Viola Müller (organisation),Pfarrgasse 1, D-34281 Gudensberg Tel. +49 (0)5626 - 92 15 85, mail@viola-mueller.de If possible, please announce your exhibits until July 1st,2005. If you want to hand out your exhibit personally, please make a date with Reta Reinl or Viola Müller

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