Syndicate: VideoArt Festival, Locarno

[Lorenzo Bianda <avart@tinet.ch> (by way of Andreas Broeckmann)]

NEWS ABOUT
18. VideoArt Festival, Locarno

http://www.tinet.ch/videoart



Grand Prix de la Ville de Locarno

Competition Roules

1. The Competition is open to any work that falls
under the heading Video Art; where artistic research
and creativity overshadow both the technical means employed and the reference
category chosen by the artist.. Candidates may indicate on their entry
form if they are submitting a first or second work, thus becoming eligible
to compete as well in the New talent category.

2. Entries must have been produced between 1996
and 1997 and either be presented for the first time in general or not yet
have been awarded a price at another international event. Only one work
per candidate shall be accepted.

3. Tapes must be U-Matic LB (PAL, SECAM or NTSC);
other formats are unacceptable. VHS works will be considered for selection
purposes only. <B>Entries should be accompanied by the following documents</B>,
written in French, English or Italian:

-entry formin handwritten capitals or typed;
-a declaration of the candidate's intentions with respect to the work
submitted;
-a curriculum vitae and list of artistic accomplishments;
-a synopsis, data sheet and list of credits for the work submitted;
-excepts from any eventual critical appraisals;
-photographs of the work for publication in the Festival catalogue.

4. Works are to be sent by mail to:

VideoArt Festival
via Varenna 45
P.O. Box 146
CH-6604 Locarno

bearing the inscription no commercial value for customs.

Deadline for applications: 15 juillet 1997

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        Competition:
http://www.tinet.ch/videoart/va18/18conc.html

        Colloques:
http://www.tinet.ch/videoart/va18/18collo.html

        Retrospective:
http://www.tinet.ch/videoart/va18/1980-96.html

        Obseravtoires:
http://www.tinet.ch/videoart/va18/18obse.html

        Expositions:
http://www.tinet.ch/videoart/va18/18expo.html