Public recruitment Let's make a wooden zoo together! Call for draft sketches of animal sclpture

Public recruitment <i>Let's make a wooden zoo together!</i> Call for draft sketches of animal sclpture the village of <i>Sandalino</i>

Deadline:Sunday, April 14, 2024

First selected artists:Late April,2024 (All applicants will be notified)
Selected artists will receive an individual online meeting.

Final selected artists(about 5):Early May, 2024

Exhibition period:From fall 2024 to the next exhibition (subject to change)

Exhibition location:the village of Sandalino (Next to Susumu Shingu WIND MUSEUM

Age requirement is 15 years old or younger.
The approval and cooperation of a parent or guardian is required due to online meeting and actual production.

We are looking for draft sketches of animal sclpture.
Ten of the entries will be selected after careful screening by Susumu Shingu and Shiko Miyake (Sculptors). Selected artists will receive Sandalino goods as a gift !
Five of the selected artists will have their original sketches made into outdoor sculptures ranging in height from 50 cm to 2 m.
The sculptures will be installed in the autumn of 2024 in the village of Sandalino


About Application

  1. Nationality and gender are free

  2. Age requirement is 15 years old or younger as of April 14, 2024 (This application is for children under 15 years old)

  3. Applicant must obtain permission from a parent or guardian before entering the contest

  4. The draft sketches should be about animals

  5. The work must be original and unpublished by the applicant

  6. Group applications are not expected

  7. Entries are limited to three works per person

  8. The approval and cooperation of a parent or guardian is required due to meetings in the actual production

  9. Please refer to the application from for schedule and application

How to apply

  1. Please draw a sketch of your original idea and submit it with a photo or other data via the Application form. For three-dimensional objects, please take photos from three angles(front, side and back) and submit them to us.

  2. Please use any image of the animal you would like to create, without considering the actual production method or materials used.

Application form

Inquiry

General Incorporated Foundation ATELIER EARTH

Q & A

Q1.

Is it possible to apply for the competition even if I am from far away and cannot produce the work on site?

A1.

There are no restrictions on where the exhibitor lives. We will consider the direction of the cooperative production according to the age and place of residence of the applicant. We will consult with the applicant to create a work that is as close as possible to the original plan and the applicant's image.

Q2.

Is it possible to apply even though the applicant is 3 years old?

A2.

Please apply with the consent of a parent or guardian. Also, the parent or guardian must be willing to assist the child in communicating his or her image of the work through e-mail or other means.

Q3.

I am not confident in my ability to make a wooden work, but can I still apply?

A3.

Let's make it together! but we will discuss how to make it together with you.

Q4.

When and where will the actual production take place?

A4.

It will be in the summer of 2024. Details will be announced as they become available.

Q5.

How many days is the on-site production work scheduled to take?

A5.

It depends on the size of the work, but as a general guideline, we plan for about 5 days.

Q6.

Is it possible to apply family?

A6.

One applicants must be 15 years old or younger. Families are encouraged to participate as supporters.

Q7.

What kind of wood will be used?

A7.

We will select thinned wood, logged wood, etc., according to the image of the work.

Q8.

How many are the first selected artists?

A8.

We will select 10 artists, but it will be adjusted depending on the work submitted.

Q9.

Can one person submit multiple entries?

A9.

One person can submit up to three entries.

Q10.

Can I apply under a pen name?

A10.

Yes, you can.

Q11.

Can I apply by mail?

A11.

We accept entries through the basic application form, but please contact us by Inquiry form.


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