Agreement
WE INVITE TO
International Autumn Digi-Art festival-competition of children's, youth and adult creativity!
"Holy Land"
Jerusalem ,Israel (Deadline participation).1.09-15.10. 2021 application and registration!
16-20.10.21 - the work of the jury!
27.10–31.10.21 - distribution of diplomas to the email indicated by the participant!
1.11.2021 - publication of results and special prizes for laureates!
The festival-competition “Holy Land” is international, suitable for children and adults of all ages, all levels of experience and training, from beginners to professional participants.
Description.
The city of Jerusalem is the cradle of 3 major religions - Judaism, Christianity and Islam, which makes Jerusalem attractive to half of the world's population. Along with this, the festival-competition "Holy Land" is completely unique in its importance for everyone, regardless of religion or belief. Not only will you get pleasure, as well as prizes and commemorative diplomas, keep in your soul a small piece of the Holy Land of Jerusalem.
Applications are accepted until:
Phones for inquiries: +972 (054) -3041738
Fundamental goals of the project:
Acquaintance with the best creative teams, identifying talented and gifted individuals, creating opportunities for children and youth to communicate creatively by showing the best examples of the artistic traditions of national art, exchange of experience in the work of artistic directors of collectives; acquaintance with the culture and art of different countries of the world.
Project objectives:
- Popularization of young talents at the international level;
- Motivation of young performers to achieve high goals - to reveal their talent;
- Revealing the atmosphere for creative communication of teams and leaders at the international level, through the exchange of experience and creative repertoire;
- Creation of conditions for the professional development of teachers, by participating in round tables, master classes and seminars of international importance.
- Nominations and categories
- VOCAL (variety, academic, folk, including folklore, song theater). Solo / Ensemble (divided into duet, trio, quartet, etc.)
Evaluation criteria: musicality, artistic interpretation of a piece of music; purity of intonation and sound quality; beauty of timbre and power of voice; stage culture; the complexity of the repertoire, the correspondence of the repertoire to the performing abilities and the age category of the performer; performing skills.
- CHORAL SINGING (academic, folk, pop direction). Participants' performances are evaluated according to the following criteria:
Intonation
Sound quality
Compliance with the score or quality of interpretation (depending on the nomination).
- General impression of the performance.
INSTRUMENTAL GENRE (folk, symphonic, classical, pop, including jazz). Solo / Ensemble (divided into duet, trio, quartet, etc.). Orchestra. Assessment criteria: degree of proficiency in the instrument; the complexity of the repertoire and arrangement; purity of intonation and musical structure; technical capabilities of ensemble performance, musicality, artistry, artistic interpretation of a musical work; creative personality.
- CHOREOGRAPHY (folk, stylized folk, classical, children's, pop, modern, jazz, dance theater, show, modern, sports dance). Solo / Ensemble (divided into duet, trio, quartet, etc.).
Evaluation criteria: performing skills, technique of performing movements; compositional construction of the number; correspondence of the repertoire to the age characteristics of the performers; stage performance (plastic, costume, props, performance culture); artistry, disclosure of an artistic image.
5.THEATER FASHION (ready-to-wear, evening wear, children's wear, stage costume, historical costume, modern youth clothing).
The teams present the competition program (two collections) in the form of shows, consisting of one or several themes. It is not divided into age groups.
Evaluation criteria: costume design; the integrity of the composition, a single concept, the originality of the director's decision; consistency in style (costume, hairstyle, choreography, musical accompaniment); originality of the author's solution, the integrity of the collection; unity of concept, silhouette forms and colors, musical design; artistry of performance; quality and craftsmanship; the complexity of the artistic solution.
- ORIGINAL GENRE (plastic sketch, acrobatics, balancing act, antipode, rubber, juggling, clownery, etc.).
ATTENTION! All types except those associated with air and fire. Solo / Ensemble (divided into duet, trio, quartet, etc.). It is not divided into age groups. The circus collective is invited to present a circus composition.
Evaluation criteria: level of training and performing skills; the technical capabilities of the team; artistry; stage performance (plastic, costume, performance culture); the complexity of the program being executed, the decoration of the program.
- THEATER GENRE (dramatic, musical, puppet (without the use of picket equipment). Collectives submit to the competition small stage forms, solo performances, sketches, scenes from performances and plays that have a compositionally complete character.
It is not divided into age groups.
Evaluation criteria: completeness and expressiveness of the disclosure of the theme of the work; disclosure and brightness of artistic images; stage performance (plastic, costume, performance culture); decoration of the performance, props; diction of actors; compliance of the repertoire with the age characteristics of the performers
- ARTISTIC WORD (prose, poetry, skaz, literary and musical composition). Solo / Ensemble (divided into duet, trio, quartet, etc.).
Evaluation criteria: completeness and expressiveness of the disclosure of the theme of the work; artistry, disclosure and brightness of artistic images, performing level; diction; the complexity of the work performed; the correspondence of the repertoire to the age characteristics of the performers.
- FINE ARTS. Painting / oil, watercolor, gouache, pastel, mixed media /. Graphics / drawing, art prints (engraving, lithography, monotype, etc.), poster, caricature, etc. /. Sculpture / carving, carving, molding, casting, forging, embossing.
Evaluation criteria: creative personality and skill of the author; knowledge of the basics of composition; possession of the technique in which the work is done; originality of the disclosure of the topic; artistic taste and vision of perspective; color scheme.
10.DECORATIVE AND APPLIED CREATIVITY. AND ARTS / decorative painting, artistic embroidery, tapestries, batik, wicker weaving, straw, pottery, wood carving and inlay, beaded handicrafts, macrame, decoration with national clothes and crocheting, knitting floristry, etc.
Evaluation criteria: creative personality and skill of the author; knowledge and display of national characteristics of fisheries; possession of the chosen technique; color ratios of products; correct use of ornamental motifs in compositions; the aesthetic value of products; artistic taste and originality in the use of material for making products.
- PHOTOGRAPHY ,portraits, still lifes, landscapes, genre, reportage event pictures, made on photographic film, digital cameras in black and white or color. Evaluation criteria: creative personality and skill of the author; originality of the disclosure of the topic; artistic taste; knowledge of the basics of composition and lighting; color scheme; possession of photographic equipment and a computer.
- SUMMING UP THE INTERNET COMPETITION.
- Performing skills of the participants are assessed in each direction (genre, nomination) and age group. According to the results of the competition, the participants are sent to their e-mail addresses with international diplomas (laureates of I, II, III degrees, diplomas of diploma winners of I, II, III degrees). The Grand Prix will be sent to the winners of the festival. Leaders are awarded with internationally recognized letters of thanks.
2. Age categories:
Junior category from 3 to 9 years old
Middle category from 10 to 14 years old
Senior category from 15 to 18 years old
Youth category from 19 to 22 years old
Adult category from from 23 years
14.Time limit for speeches
Soloists (vocals) present -5 minutes
Show groups, vocal groups present two songs in any language with a total duration of no more than 10 minutes.
Choreographic and circus groups present two numbers with a total duration of no more than fifteen minutes.
Choral and folklore groups, fashion theaters, folklore ensembles, instrumental ensembles and performers present a program with a total duration of up to fifteen minutes.
Musical and children's theaters present mini-performances on any topic (scenery, costumes, musical accompaniment). The performance time should not exceed twenty minutes.
ARTISTIC WORD -1.2 compositions total duration no more than 10 minutes.
In order to popularize national cultures, it is desirable to include in the festival program numbers that convey folklore or national traditions (songs, dances, etc.), as well as the presence of national symbols (flags, costumes, etc.)
In the nominations FINE ARTS, DECORATIVE AND APPLIED CREATIVITY, ARTISTIC CRAFTS, PHOTOGRAPHY, the following requirements for the participant in the number of works!
1 participant submits from 1 to 3 works!
2,3,4 participants can also submit from 1 to 3 works per participant!
from 5 to 10 participants, 2 works per participant!
with 10 or more participants, 1 work per participant!
- Rules for submitting applications, cost and terms of payment.
After receiving the application by the Organizing Committee, the participant will be sent an invoice for payment.
Your application is considered registered only after the payment of the entry fee.
Link to registration and payment for participation in the international festival- competition “Holy Land”.
https://www.veronikagrace.com/festival-en
In the case of a bank transfer when paying for the festival or through Western Union, the participant pays all shipping costs himself!
TERMS AND PROCEDURE OF PAYMENT
For participants and teams, the registration fee is:
Soloist -18$ USA
Duet - 20 $ USA
Trio- 25 $ USA
Quartet-30$USA
Group of 5 and more people - 35 $ USA
A participant who has received a grant - a certificate with a discount must submit it or to scan and to sent to the organizing committee of the competition upon registration and payment.
Price for participants who received a grant-certificate at a discount:
Solo
10% - 16 $ USA
20%-14 $USA
30%- 12 $ USA
Duet
10%- 18$ USA
20%-16 $USA
30%- 14 $ USA
Trio
10%-23$USA
20%-20 $USA
30%-18 $USA
Quartet
10%-27$USA
20%-24$USA
30-21$ USA
from 5 participants and more participants
10%-32$USA
20%-28$USA
30%-25$USA
Grant free-free participation!
If the participant does not appear, the funds will not be returned.
In case of non-payment before the specified deadline, the organizing committee has the right to reject the applications of the participants, without refunding the previously paid funds.
The registration fee is non-refundable.
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4.Conditions of participation Organizational and technical requirements.
1. The preparation and conduct of the competition is carried out by the Organizing Committee.
2. The organizing committee approves the composition of the jury for each nomination.
3. The organizing committee has the right to use and distribute (without paying fees to the participants of the competition) audio and video recordings, printed and other types of products produced as a result of the competition.
4. The organizing committee accepts claims for the organization of the competition-festival ONLY IN WRITTEN FORM!
5. Arising controversial issues are resolved through negotiations with the Competition Directorate
6.The performer bears all responsibility for the performance of the work (permission of the authors).
7. Video and photographic materials, ideas for competitions, paraphernalia and logos are the property of the organizing committee of the International Competition-Festival "Holy Land", use by others for commercial purposes is possible only with the written permission of the Directorate.
2. Questions not covered by this Regulation are decided by the organizing committee of the competition.
8. THE ORGANIZING COMMITTEE HAS THE RIGHT TO FINISH THE ACCEPTANCE OF APPLICATIONS BEFORE THE STATED TIME, IN CONNECTION WITH A LARGE NUMBER OF PARTICIPANTS RECALLED.
9. Participation in the Competition-festival implies the unconditional consent of the participants with all the points of this provision, and also means the consent of the participant to the processing, storage and use of personal information (name, age, place of work, place of study, city of residence) in the technical documentation of the competition-festival on paper and electronic media, as well as consent to the publication of this information on the Internet on resources belonging to the International Competition-Festival “Holy Land”.
5. Technical requirements for the competition video:
- The name of the video must contain the last name, first name of the participant and the city or the name of the collective and the city.
- the work must be in one video.
- The video should not contain editing elements, as well as gaps.
- For designers, artists and arts and crafts - an entry with the presentation of the surname, name, age, country, city, title of work and description of the work-technique, image, idea.
When introducing a participant, the participant must be visible on the recording, then the work in close-up and the voice "off-screen".
In a pandemic, videos from other competitions, home videos and some deviations from the specifications in the competition video are allowed.
Special requests:
- It is important for the participants in the instrumental genre to provide a video showing the performer's hands;
- shooting performances on stage in general light (without using special light effects); Home videos are also allowed.
- the participant before the performance must give: his name and surname, age, country, city and performed works.
- for nominations for design, photography and photography, photographs of works are welcome (attached to the letter, sent along with the application (optional).
The following competitive material is not allowed to participate:
- video containing advertisements of other festivals-contests- video with advertising logos
- videos with very low sound / shooting quality- video exceeding the time limit- video with a repertoire of obscene content
- Forbidden: performance of vocalists under the phonogram "plus".
The participant must send a link to the video for downloading in youtube by email:Holylandfestival20@gmail.com
The age of the participant is not limited !!!
The current Regulations are posted on the official website of the festival www.veronikagrace.com. The organizers pay special attention to the participants to the need to familiarize themselves with the current Regulations. Participants agree with the Organizers' right to use audio, video and photo materials received from applications, concerts, etc. - for marketing and advertising purposes. The founder of the competition-festival reserves the right to change and supplement the Terms and Conditions in this Regulation, current information on the site!
By submitting an application, competition materials, photo and video materials,
participants agree that the information will be used by the organizing committee for the festival and competitive selection,
judging by jury members, publication on the organizing committee website, partner resources,
social networks and advertising materials that contribute to the work and popularization festival.http: // www.veronikagrace.com.
6.Determining the winners.
The festival is held in the deadline format of the International Festival - Competition.
Winners (Laureates of the first, second and third prizes, as well as Grand Prix winners) in each age category and in each nomination are evaluated by a competent Jury, whose decision is not contested!
All festival participants are awarded with Diplomas.
Leaders of collectives / soloists who won prizes or awarded with special diplomas of the jury are awarded with personal certificates of honor and diplomas.
At the request of the participants, personalized letters of thanks are provided to sponsors and organizations that have provided support in preparing for the festival.
The jury has the right to establish special diplomas:
Diplomas:
"For the best room decoration"
"For high accompanist art"
“Best choreographer work”
"For the preservation of national traditions"
"For high performing skills"
"For high pedagogical skill", etc.
Attention to the participant!
Diplomas are sent to the participant's email in English!
The diploma is sent for the participant of the festival, his teacher or leader,
as well as the accompanist, if they were indicated before 15.10.21!
If the participant has not indicated in advance, that is, until 15.10.21,
the name of the teacher, leader or accompanist, diplomas are issued only in the name of the
participant without indicating the name of the teacher,
leader and accompanist in the diploma!A participant who applied for diplomas for a teacher,
leader, accompanist after 10/15/21 can receive a diploma for $ 5 USA ,
separately per person.
When registering, it is important to indicate the exact email address to which diplomas will be sent. You should pay attention to the exact and correct name and surname of the participant, teacher, leader or accompanist, in English for the diploma, since diplomas are not altered !!!The organizing committee of the festival earnestly asks the participant!In addition to official registration on the festival website, also indicate the name of the participant, teacher, leader, accompanist in Englishby writing to org. the festival committee by email: Holylandfestival20@gmail.com
Participants wishing to receive:Diploma in Hebrew - 5 $ USA
Video advice, feedback or recommendations from members of the festival jury - 5 $ USA
Written advice,feedback or recommendations from the members of the festival jury - 5 $ USA
Letter of thanks (to director, organization or sponsor) - 5 $ USA
Original diploma by air mail - 8 dollars, including postage
Medal - 15 dollars including shipping
Prize cup - $ 40 including shipping
Complete set-diploma, cup, medal - $ 60 including shipping.
General criteria for evaluating performances:
The professional jury determines the diploma winners, laureates of 1, 2, 3 degrees and the Grand Prix of the competition-festival. The number of grand prix can reach from 1 to 10
Participants are evaluated in each category, in each age category.
The jury evaluates the performance by closed voting.
The jury may divide the title of the laureate among several participants. The jury has the right not to award the Grand Prix if there are no worthy applicants for this title.
On the recommendation of the jury, the best collectives can be awarded with preferential invitations to participate in other festival and concert programs organized by the International Association. The jury's decisions are not subject to appeal. The organizing committee is not responsible for the decision of the jury and the awarding of places to participants.
The results of the festival-competition will appear in reports on the festival page and will be published on November 1, 2021 on our website:
http://www.veronikagrace.com/results
7.Organizer
President and Director of the Holy Land International Festival-Competition for Children and Adult Creativity, Laureate of international competitions, Soloist of the Israeli Opera, singer, director and conductor of the Noterdam Center choir (Jerusalem, Israel), vocal and music teacher, conductor of the children's choirSchool named after Zalman Aran
Veronika Grace.