CRACK INTERNATIONAL ART CAMP 2013 Date : 25-30 December 2013 Open Day : 30 December 2013 Venue : Smaran Matsya-beej Khamar, Rahimpur (adjacent to Dhaka-Kushtia highway), Kushtia, Bangladesh Introduction/ Background: Art Camp in Kushtia is an initiative by some young activists of different cultural fields in Bangladesh. It started with the leadership of Artist Shawon Akand in association with Artist Delowar Hossain in Kushtia (a district of Bangladesh in the south west) since 2007. Organizers of the Art Camp believe that Art is a complex process and is not separated from life. We think that every form of art has an inter-relation and it is necessary to develop these connections to create a favourable environment for the progress of artistic practice. Therefore, not only visual artists but also theatre activists, photographers, film makers, psychologists, poets, writers, journalists, actors and people from many other disciplines are welcome in this art camp. Objective & purpose: 1. The CRACK INTERNATIONAL ART CAMP focuses on promoting young artists & thinkers by giving them space & momentum for flourishing their talent on an international basis. 2. The CAMP will build a potential cross-cultural relationship keeping away from the conventional corporate culture. 3. Through this CAMP exchange of thoughts, ideas, concepts, & beliefs will accelerate seamlessly. 4. It will provide the participants across the world with the philosophical basis to think independently out of basket. 5. Telescoping scope for practicing Art & Culture across the border. Involvement with the multi-cultural participants will definitely click fresh, positive and new ideas to anyone related to this ART CAMP. 6. Sharing and caring for cross-cultural art will aim at the establishment of an eco-friendly platform. A way out from the monotonous urban life spending some days in the lap of nature and catching up with the beats of pastoral Bengali folks are exactly what every artist might be thirsting for! 7. Brain-refreshing not brainstorming - the purpose of the camp is to provide the participants with a sound environment to relax their mind and share their views and insights about art works with each other. Who can attend? The CAMP is open for all art loving, cultural-minded people across the globe. It calls for artists in a broad sense from visual or conventional art media to the multidisciplinary periphery (poets, writers, journalists, singers or musicians, film makers and so on) Even though there is no age limitation to become a CAMP participant, young artists will be given priority. The CAMP is targeted to adventurous and enthusiastic persons who can accept challenges to comfortable living. People accustomed to luxurious suite and feasts are firmly discouraged to join the CAMP. How to apply? The CAMP is absolutely Registration FREE! To make the camping more interactive, entertaining and convenient the applicants are requested to submit the following materials to the Crack International Art Camp (crackbangladesh@gmail) and Curator (tukuli17@yahoo) 1. A portfolio including brief Biography/CV 2. A short paragraph on ‘The reasons I find CRACK INTERNATIONAL ART CAMP, KUSHTIA interesting’. 3. Copy of Passport (for international participants only) 4. Two Recommendation letters Curator of the 7th edition of this art camp is: Rahul Ananda Email: tukuli17@yahoo Phone: +88 01914 981388 What will be provided by CRACK? Food & Accommodation: CRACK will bear the cost of food and accommodation for the participants at Kushtia only. The food and accommodation will be managed from local sources. People interested in local cuisine in a local setting are highly encouraged to join. Interpreter & guide: For the international participants CRACK team will provide an interpreter and guide for a better understanding of the local language and cultural gesture. Participant’s Responsibility: Transportation Cost: The participant(s) will have to bear the transportation cost regardless of the country of origin. Cost of Art Materials: According to their project parameter the participants will have to bear all the material costs themselves. N.B: The participants need not come up with a predetermined plan of action. Rather, the idea can be generated on the spot. Application deadline: Applications regarding joining the camp must be submitted by 25 October, 2013. Selected applicants will receive a confirmation letter through e-mail by 05 Nov, 2013. Estimated Schedule: Reporting at Dhaka: 23 Dec, 2012 Reporting at Kushtia: 24 Dec, 2012 Camp held from 25 December to 30 December 2012 Open day: 30 December 2012 Places of interest: Kushtia, situated in a geographically prominent place, bears the memorial of two of the greatest philosophers & artists of Bengal, Rabindranath Tagore & Lalon Fakir. It attracts the art loving people around the world for the following features: The Kuthi Bari of Rabindranath Tagore The Akhra of Lalon Fakir Handloom textile Garai River Residence and Press of Kangal Harinath Residence of Mir Mossaraf Hossain If you have any more queries please contact with the following persons · Rahul Ananda Curator of the 7th edition, CRACK International Art Camp Kushtia Email: tukuli17@yahoo Phone: +88 01914 981388 · Satadru Sovan Bhanduri (Delhi, India) Email: satadru.sovan@gmail Phone: +91 9811638312 · Tapati Chowdhury (Kolkata, India) Email: dolajhamela@gmail Phone: +91 9433909278 · Shawon Akand (Dhaka, Bangladesh) Email:shawonakand@hotmail Phone: +88 01712 122415
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