Invitation and production notes for Master Sand Sculptors
*July 07, 2002

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Jesolo International Sand Sculpting Championships V
2002
A sand sculpture exhibition, and a Pro/Am competition

Excalibur: The Sword In The Stone A Magical Journey Into The Realm of King Arthur and the Knights of the Round Table

   The following outlines the details as of May 30, 2002. It is possible that some changes may be made at any time, but you will be notified as soon as possible should any changes occur prior to your arrival in Italy.
  This web site is the official place for all relevant event information to be posted for all event personnel. Any questions or comments should be forwarded to Rich Varano (director) at:  info@sultansofsand.com

What:
Castelli Di Mare V.   Swords and Sorcery.   code name: CDM5

When:
Sculptors Arrive Venice Airport no later than June 19, 2002.
Sculptors depart no earlier than July 01, 2002.

Where:
The CDM site on the Jesolo Lido. Venizia, Italy.

Details:
General Outline:

• This year we are looking for eight artists from around the world that can commit to ten days of involvement at the event.
• The event will have two major aspects. An Exhibition (Demo), and a Contest.
• Artists will each create at least two separate sculptures. One is for the Exhibition (demo) and the other is for Competition.
• The theme is EXCALIBUR along the lines of Camelot, Excalibur, Medieval Life/Fantasy, etc.  Some of the popular elements or obvious themes could include:

 The Sword in the Stone
 King Arthur
 The Knights of the Round Table
 The Holy Grail
 Merlin the Wizard/Sorcerer
 The Lady of the Lake/ Excalibur
 Avalon
 The Love Tryst of Sir Lancelot and Guennivere
 The Evil Morgana
 The Dragon of the Mists
 The Battles of the Crusades
 The Trials and Tribulations of Percival, etc.
• The exhibition is for four days, June 20- 23. Off day June 24. Contest for five days, June 25-29. No sculpting June 30.
• All sculpting days are: Start (on site by) 8:15 AM.  Stop at 6:00 PM,  Two hour break for lunch.
• All artists to arrive no later than June 19. Departures are not before July 01.
• Full board accommodations at a a fine hotel right on the beach (Corallo) A  short walk from the site.
• Sunday June 30 the artists will judge the amateur competitions of families and children. Awards for all prizes are announced approximately 3:00 PM. Artists must attend.
• The guaranteed paid fee is a total of $1,200.00 U.S. dollars.
• The prize money for the Masters contest:  First Place = $1,000.00. Second Place = $750.00. Third place = $500.00.
• Medals only for: Peoples Choice, Sculptors Choice and Directors Choice.

• You will arrive at the Venice airport on or before June 19, 2002.
• You will be picked up at the airport and delivered to your hotel.
• You will be reimbursed for your economy class airfare only, after your arrival.
• You will be given full board (breakfast lunch and dinner provided)  and private accommodations at the Hotel Corallo.
• Incidental expenses will be incurred by the respective artists individually.
• The CDM beach event site is a short walk from the hotel.
• Any sculptors working off the CDM beach event site on any other event related sculptures, will be driven.

Schedule of events:

Demo sculptures:.

• Designs for sculptures can be original ideas or sculptures that fit the theme from established sources. However, no copyrights may be infringed upon. The expression of nudity is not prohibited, but the artists will bear in mind the family nature of the event in general. The artists shall design sculptures that would appeal to a large cross section of the viewing public. Realism and representational works are what we are looking for in the demo. In the contest the artists are free to express whatever they wish so long as it is deemed appropriate by the CDM administrators. Check with the director if you have concerns about any aspect of this.
• The Director will work closely with the artists to assure a certain continuity and to avoid any excessive repetition of a particular theme or element in both the demo and the contest. A guideline and outline of the demo sculpture is provided below, as well as some suggestions for design ideas. No particular scale will be set, but we do want to understand basically where you are going with your design and what you will be creating, in advance. Please provide a brief description and a visual reference (sketch or photo of a moquette) before arriving. This is for reference of the administrators and for use in pre publicity and event program/brochure. It can be quite general.
• The theme will be the fantasy genre that includes A big fantasy castle that Rich will work on high on the demo pile, and relatively centered. A rocky landscape will develop down the demo, and the other eight artists will each create a scene in the pile around the rest of the demo. The pound ups are done in advance of the artists arrival.
• Demo work will begin on June 20, and be completed on the evening of June 23.
• * All pound-ups will be done in advance. Before the artists arrive.
• Your pre pounded up configuration is: starting at the bottom, a pad of sand (sand base) approximately 1m tall, and roughly 4m-5m square. The forms sizes are: Two square wooden boxes, and three round plastic rings in graduating sizes from large to small. (for each sculptor) Large box" 3.5 m x 3.5m. Small box: 2.5 m x 2.5m. Both wooden Boxes are approximately .5m tall.  The rings are: (all sizes approximate) Large =  2m across. Medium = 1.5m across. Small = 1m across. All the round plastic ring forms are 21 inches tall.
• You may re-use forms as you take them off to create more pounds ups yourself, but only hand tampers are allowed to compact them due to vibrations.
• An equal distribution of space and sand is planned for, but if you want to go bigger than what the above form specifications allow for, please inform us in advance, and you will be accommodated.
• The demo work schedule is (on site by) 8:15 AM to 6:00 PM each day. One, two-hour break will be accorded each day for lunch.
• Artists are required to spray generous amounts of sealer on the sculptures AS they are developed.
•  Depending on the scope of your demo piece or how fast you complete it, you may be asked to work on other sculptures off the CDM beach site as well. All artists are expected to sculpt during all scheduled hours and on all scheduled days.
• Artists are requested to wear event identification and event clothing (if provided).
• All demo sculptures on the CDM beach site will be backed up (on) to the larger demo pile behind, where the castle element and rock craig/cliffs are being developed, so the back of your demo sculpture will not be entirely visible to the public. (people can't walk behind it, but they may see the back from different angles.
• Please plan to integrate your demo sculpture in a manner that is conducive with the larger demo behind you. Also tie in with the neighbors on both your right and left sides. Some on-the-spot collaboration and cooperation will be required for this. We want the entire demo pile to be completed all the way down. and all the way around, You are a part of the whole.

Contest sculptures:

• Plot sizes are approximately 5m x 5m. These are pre determined spaces to fit the walkway layout and tent spacing.
• The pound-ups are done in advance before you arrive. The size and shape is all wooden forms. Symmetrical pyramids.
• The tallest point of your sculpture should not be more than 5m at the center of your plot. (due to the tent)
• Tents will be removed prior to judging. Tents will be removed in numerical sequence. You need to be aware that the tents will be removed either from the front or back, (your call) for the center plots, and front, back or side for the corner plots (your call). Once on the site, after you have drawn for plots, you need to plan for how your finished sculpture will fit the space, and keep in mind how the tent will be removed. Including planning time to repair footmarks if they are in the sculpture line of your work.
•  You may not have more sand, but you can put sand out of your plot (but only to the rear of the sculpture).
• No power equipment is allowed. Shovels and tampers are provided as well as all other tools besides your own carving tools, but you may provide your own laboring tools, -such as tampers and shovels also, if you wish.
• You are allowed to reuse your forms if you wish to make more pound-ups on your own.
• If you are doing multiple pound ups over multiple days, it is requested that you respect the integrity of your neighbors sculpture by minimizing any vibration trauma, whenever possible.
• Water: You can use the hose in any way you wish. There will be one hose for every two sculptors to share.
• Rules: Only the artist is allowed in the plot, except for event administrators and their assigns. Another exception: You may have any help you wish in removing forms. These persons may be assisting the artists in setting or removing forms only. Only sand and water may be used. You must seal your pieces well with the sealer provided to you, but only on finished pieces that are in place. No importing of sealed pieces or advance mixing of glue in the sand for structural advantage is allowed. All sand must be hand worked. Small shaped molds, stamps or stencils are allowed as tools if the sand is somehow altered by hand  after the item is used. No finished mold process or design stamps that do not require any other manipulation are permitted. No internal supports, structures or armatures are permitted. No decorative items, natural or man made, are permitted. No flex time is available. You may only work during set hours. You are expected to be on site during set hours. Medical necessity may bear exception to the flex time rule. Penalties for infractions may range from loss of available time to disqualification. Disqualification may result in loss of all benefits to the artist.
• All decisions of the CDM producer and director are final.
•  Judging: The mode and type of judging has not yet been determined.

    This is the preliminary format and all the details that are currently available. If you wish to be included in this event, please confirm your response via Email to the director  by June 5, 2002. You need to set your travel arrangement with the producer to insure you will be reimbursed for your ticket. You will be required to sign an artist release form granting the administrators of CDM rights to the use of images of yourself or your likeness and the work you create at/for CDM.
Eight participants will be selected. The names of confirmed participants will be posted on the official web site. (check back here).

Confirmed Artists For Castelli Di Mare V:
Damon Farmer - USA.
Vladimir Kuraev - Russia.
Maurizio Valente - Italy
Katshiko Chaen - Japan.
John Gowdy - USA.
Leonardo Ugolini - Italy
Karen Fralich - Canada.
Rich Varano - USA
Allesandro Buonopane - Italy

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