The American photographer DOUGLAS HERMAN,who spent two years in Tibet, Nepal, India and Southeast Asia, willpresent a FASCINATING exhibition of his photographs and photo imageson DVD about Tibet, its people and their life in Tibet and in exile.An important feature of the show is the depiction of the non-violent,life-and-death struggle of the oppressed SIX MILLION Tibetan peoplesuffering under the 50-year long reign of terror by the ONE BILLIONstrong Chinese communists.
An associated theme is the more general,universal theme "TO LIVE IN FREEDOM & PEACE". Paintings andsculptures depicting the various aspects of people's yearningseverywhere for freedom from tyrants and their desire to be left alonein peace.
We hope that this UNIQUE exhibition willinclude some of these: a) theconstruction of a 'PEACE MANDALA' by Tibetan monks at the Museum; b)display of an authentic 'thangka' painting by a Tibetan artist,created especially for our museum; c) speech by Jigme Norbu, a nephewof H.H. the Dalai Lama; d) speech by Dr. Larry Gerstein, president ofthe INTERNATIONAL TIBET INDEPENDENCE MOVEMENT; e) a message from HisHoliness the Dalai Lama.
We invite artists from the BUFFALO AREAand TORONTO, who have been in some way INSPIRED by the mysteriousland of Tibet, the Himalayas, or the Tibetan people OR by the idealsof FREEDOM & PEACE to join us in this exhibition by showing ONEor TWO of their works at this double event, which opens on OCTOBER 7,2004 at the Museum of European Art.
Only original paintings (in oil, acrylic,watercolors or mixed media), photographs and sculptures will beconsidered.
1) Artists accepted to participate will beinvited to show ONE or TWO of their works at the exhibition.Deadline for application is August 31, 2004, but space islimited.
2) All artwork must be ready to hang and bedelivered between September 1-7, 2004,between 10 a.m. and 4p.m., by appointment. We will NOT accept any deliveriesafter September 7, 2004.
3) All artwork must be accompanied by alabel (in bold type) containing: artist's name, nationality and theyear of birth; title of the work; media and year of completion, andprice.
4) EXHIBITION FEES: PAINTINGS, up to 18inches wide by 20 high, $ 40
SCULPTURES: $ 30each
... AND one bottle of WHITE WINE & aplate of appetizers.
5) Each artist will receive 20 post-cardinvitations to invite their friends. We encourage you to bring asmany friends as you like, but you are expected to bring at least12 guests. RECEPTION is on the opening day, 6-8 p.m.Artists to arrive by 5 p.m if possible.
6) The Museum of European Art willreceive commission of 25% if a work of art is sold either by theartist or by the Museum during the exhibition. Works shown at theexhibition and sold by the artist within 3 months to someone whoattened the exhibition are also subject to the 25% commission. Wewill NOT be responsible for any damage or loss of yourworks.
Please fill out this form, and mail itwith a photograph of the work you like to exhibit to: John Zavrel,MUSEUM OF EUROPEAN ART, 10545 Main Street, Clarence, New York 14031.Telephone (716) 759-6078 *** By e-mail, submit info and photo tozavrel@meaus.com
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