and interesting achievements of artists all over the world in the domain
of the art poster devoted to the various arts of the stage:
drama, opera, ballet, operetta, musical, circus, puppet show, pantomime, concerts,
festivals, variety theatre (music hall), pop music performances, etc.
The second International Triennial of the Stage Poster will be held
from October through December 1998
in the Gallery of the Union of Bulgarian Artists, Sofia, 6 Shipka St
Terms of participation
Posters created during the period from June 1995 to June 1998 will be accepted.
Categories
1. Printed posters for: drama, opera, ballet, operetta, musical, circus, puppet show, pantomime, concerts, festivals, variety theatre (music hall), pop music performances, etc.
2. Original designs and printed posters
on the theme of War and Peace (on a competition basis).
There is no requirement for the works to be inspired by the great novel
of Lev Nikolaevich Tolstoy (include. its scenic adaptation or Prokofieff opera).
The works submitted could treat in a broader philosophical aspect
the perennial theme of War and Peace, or reflect the challenges facing
our human civilization on the threshold of the third Millennium.
Both original designs (drawings) and printed posters can be submitted for the category.
No obligatory text is required.
Format of works
For category 1: minimal format A2 (420 x 594 mm)
For category 2: minimal format A3 (297 x 420 mm)
Number of works to be submitted
Each artist may submit up to 4 posters in each of the two categories.
Entry deadline
The works sent in for the Triennial should be received in Bulgaria by June 30, 1998.
There is no participation fee.
Address
Second International Triennial of the Stage Poster, Sofia ‘98
6 Shipka Street, 1504 Sofia, Bulgaria.
Tel.: +359 2 46 33 53; Fax: +359 2 946 02 12
Juries
A National Selection Jury will establish the collection of the Second Triennial.
The results of the selection will be announced in July 1998.
An International Jury, chaired by Seymour Chwast (USA) will determine
the prizes to be awarded on the eve of the Triennial’s opening.
The award winners will be announced during the official opening ceremony.
Awards
I Prize - 2 000 Leva
II Prize - 1 500 Leva
III Prize - 1 000 Leva
I Prize - 2 000 Leva
II Prize - 1 500 Leva
III Prize - 1 000 Leva
A further prize will be awarded to an young artist (not older than 35) -
a bronze plaque named after the eminent Bulgarian Assen Stareyshinski.
Each participant should send his posters properly packed for transportation,
without frames or frame-plates (passe-partout), and labelled ‘Print Matter’.
The organizers of the Triennial may photograph and reproduce the posters free of charge
in all printed publications of the Triennial and the relevant reviews.
The organizers assume no responsibility for damages
and losses incurred during transportation.
The posters of category 1 remain the property
of the Triennial’s Fund after the closure of the exhibition.
The posters of category 2 will be returned to their authors if they so desire.
The organizers reserve the right to reject any work which
is in contradiction to the Statute of the Triennial,
violates moral standarts, or is likely to offend national
or religious sensibilities.
Catalogue
A catalogue in colour of the Second International Triennial of the Stage Poster Sofia ‘98
will be published, including all works accepted
for participation by the selection Jury.
All participants in the Triennial are entitled to a free copy of the catalogue,
paying only the postage.