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Open call for Journey 2014



The Exciting Event is Back !

After the inspiring success of Journey of Art 2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013,
Bodhi Tree Monastery of Art is privileged to present Journey of Art 2014 comprising of 3 events -
Bengal Art Talent Hunt 2014 , Jodhpur Art Camp 2014 & Kolkata Exhibition of The Winners.

Essential Details


I) Selected Artists will be paid for participation, as mentioned below.
II) To-and-fro travel (by train, AC 3 Tier), boarding and lodging(on shared basis) in Jodhpur will be provided.
III) Vegetarian meals - breakfast, lunch and dinner is included.
IV) All art materials will be provided.
V) Each Artist will have to paint at least 3 finished works during the 7 day Art Camp.(oil/acrylic/water color/mixed medium, minimum size of each work - 3 sq ft approx & minimum total of 14 square feet for 3 works)
VI) The works will be gifted to our sponsor and art collector, at the end of the art camp.
VII) Extensive Press Release and Press Conferences will be held.
VIII) Selected Artists will have to attend press/promotional events.
IX) An exhibition of the works of the 8  winners will be held in Kolkata in December.
X) The Winners / Short-Listed Artists will get the opportunity to be selected for www.bodhitreemonasteryofart.com - Online Art Portal, and receive a global online platform to show-case their works through our world class art portal.

Application & Selection Procedure

Age Limit is 21-35 years.
8 artists will be selected ( 3  places are reserved for women artists).
All artists who had applied earlier (except for the past winners) can re-apply.
The Art camp will take place in Jodhpur, Rajasthan from 28 August -04 September 2014.

How to Apply 

1. Initial application is to be sent through E-mail or by Post.
2. There is no application form - Application means an email or a covering letter along with 3 separate attachments/documents.
3. Three separate attachments/documents which are to be sent are - A) Recent Photograph of the artist B) Resume/Bio-data/Curriculum Vitae C) Photos of 5 recent works, with their sizes, medium and year of completion. ( No Zip Folders will be accepted ; send photos of paintings as attachments ).
4. A confirmation will be sent after the application has been received.
5. Application and documents should be sent to journeyofart2014@gmail.com / see address below.
6. Final date for receiving application is  12 March 2014.There are no application fees.

Artists will be selected from the initial application, and called for an interview, along with 3 original works.

The names of the short-listed artists will be announced in this website on 26 March 2014, and the interviews will be conducted on 29 & 30 March 2014.

The names of the 8 selected artists as the winners of The Bengal Talent Hunt 2014 will be announced on 31 Mar 2014.

The selection committee will include Santasree Chaudhuri (social and women activist), Devdan Chaudhuri (owner - chief creative , Bodhi Tree Monastery of Art) and Arnab Basu (Eminent Artist).

All 8 selected artists shall present one framed original painting to Bodhi Tree Monastery of Art, which will become a property of the gallery ( There is no minimum size for the work and the artists will present the same as per their choice).

( Artists will be allowed to carry 1 finished painting with them, if they feel they won't be able to complete 3 paintings during the 7 day Jodhpur Art Camp 2014 )

All 8 selected artists will be presented with a remuneration of INR 11,000/- each, in Jodhpur, after the completion of the Art Camp.

Bodhi Tree Monastery of Art supports radical new ideas and originality .

Don't miss this incredible opportunity, rush now, and send your application to journeyofart2014@gmail.com / Bodhi Tree Monastery of Art, 48/44 Swiss Park, Kolkata-700033.

Contact us / Re-send application, if you don't receive a confirmation within 3 days after sending your application.

Cheers & Best of Luck

Devdan Chaudhuri 9830430532 ( 2 pm - 8 pm )
(Owner & Chief Creative, Bodhi Tree Monastery of Art)

Sumantra Mukherjee 9477458305 ( 2 pm - 8 pm )

PS: Feel free to call in the above numbers, if you require any clarification, or have any questions.

The Core Team Members :

Santasree Chaudhuri & Arnab Basu - Advisors & Members of Selection Panel.
Sumantra Mukherjee - Art Circle Publicity & Art Camp Management.
Devdan Chaudhuri, Event Management & Member of Selection Panel.

Bodhi Tree Monastery of Art
48/44 Swiss Park, Kolkata - 700033.
(Rabindra Sarovar Metro Station)
www.bodhitreemonasteryofart.com - Online Art Portal & Gallery.
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