A.I.R. Vallauris: Fête Picasso - Small Art Objects 2009
We are pleased to announce the second bi-annual A.I.R. Vallauris benefit. The event will be in conjunction with the Fête Picasso and includes a competition, exhibition and sale of Small Art Objects. This benefit event takes place bi-annually with the same format but with a different object theme.
The Fête Picasso  
The Fête Picasso is a popular event that takes place annually in celebration of its most famous artist in residence, who lived and created in Vallauris and the region from 1946 until his death. The presence of Picasso in Vallauris brought with it an unexpected effervescence: the presence of numerous personalities (Cocteau, Prévert…), corridas in the streets as well as Picasso’s birthday parties that were celebrated by the entire town. The "Picasso Effect" was equally visible in the development of Ceramic Art.  Several painters and sculptors (Brauner, Pignon, Ozenfant, Prinner, Chagall, Matisse) followed Picasso into the studios of Vallauris and many ceramists (Portanier, Valentin, Diato, Perot…) setup studios in Vallauris, precisely because of this stimulating presence.
Small Art Object 2009 Theme
The theme for Small Art Objects 2009 is: “Relating to BLUE”
 
Competition
The jury is comprised of A.I.R. Vallauris alumni resident artists.10 outstanding works will be selected by the jury and each awarded artist will receive a prize of value 250 euros.
 
Exhibition
The exhibition opens on July 18th during the Fête Picasso, and closes August 14th. The exhibition will take place in the Gallery Aqui Siam Ben and online from the website www.air-vallauris.org. All Small Art Objects will be sold by way of a silent auction, with proceeds going to A.I.R. Vallauris benefit.
 
Benefit to All Participants
While this is a fund-raising activity to help finance the ongoing activities of A.I.R. Vallauris, the event offers participants a valuable opportunity for exposure. All submitted entries will be exhibited in the gallery and online, and a catalogue will be published for the event that will be forwarded to all participants.  
 
 
Call For Entries
The competition is open to all artists from all countries.  
The Small Art Objects can be made from any material, within the restrictions of size.
Deadline for registrations and delivery of works is June 20, 2009.
For complete details please download the application form at www.air-vallauris.org