THE CULTURE PENTATHLON
The Cultural Association “La Chiarantana” presents an annual international manifestation, fourth edition, to be held in OSTIA (Rome).
Dates: from Thursday 22 September to 25 September 2011, including the final prize-giving ceremony on Sunday.
Participation is open to all who are interested, both resident and not, and also from abroad, for a minimum of 3 of the 7 specialities.
Enrolment is open to a maximum of 30 participants, either of Italian or foreign nationality, and no younger than 18 (eighteen) years of age. Time limit: one week before starting date.
THE SPECIALITIES OF THE PENTATHLON ARE:
1. WRITING (in any of the above-mentioned languages)
2. RECITATION (in any of the above-mentioned languages)
3. PAINTING OR EXTEMPORARY DRAWING
4. MUSIC (any category)
5. SINGING (in any language)
6. SCULPTURE (clay, wood)
7. VIDEOART (personal Computer)
I. WRITING
The participant must write a free composition on a theme given by the jury at the moment of the competition, in his own legible writing, on a stamped sheet of paper of four sides which will be given to the participant. The composition shall not be less than two sides of the paper and must be handed in within the four hours.
II. PAINTING OR EXTEMPORARY DRAWING
Permitted techniques: tempera, water colour or drawing. The participants must bring to the locality of the competition the art materials of their choice and only one canvas, cardboard or board ready for use, measuring approx. 50 X 70cm, with eventual easel or other support. Organisation will provide material in case of need. Brushes, charcoal or other, according to their choice, and the eventual chosen colouring materials. The technique may be freely chosen by the participant. (the organization will provide supporting elements where necessary). Time available for the competition will be four hours, starting after the stamping of the canvases/boards etc.
III. RECITATION
The contestant shall, at the microphone, perform freely, reciting or reading his own or a well-known piece of poetry, or excerpt from drama or theatrical satire or other, after having previously communicated the choice of genre to the jury. The contestant may request a musical background accompaniment played by a supplied musician or a recording. The duration of the performance may not be less than three minutes or more than four.
IV. MUSIC
The contestant must perform on any musical instrument he possesses (the organisers will supply an electronic keyboard for whosoever wishes to use one). The piece of music may be freely chosen and not less than three minutes duration or more than four.
V. SINGING
The contestant may sing a piece of his own composition or by any other known author. The choice of style is free: opera, or popular music in any language, with or without accompanying instrument. The contestant may choose to be accompanied by an instrument or recording (CD or cassette). The volume of the music must absolutely be in the background. However the organization will supply a multiple keyboard, with the possibility of an accompanying musician and to rehearse for a time not exceeding 20 minutes. The duration of the exhibition may not be less than three minutes or more than five minutes.
VI. SCULPTURE
At the place of competition participants are allowed 4hrs), to create an artistic object either of clay or wood; clay will be provided by the Organizers while wood should be provided by the participant him/herself.
VII. VIDEOART
The participants have 4hrs for the competition and have to bring their own computer. The theme will be given by the jury before the starting time.
The awarded written and art works will remain the property of, and will constitute the archive of the PENTATHLON.
For the writing and recitation competitions there will be judges from the participating nations and languages.
For the above mentioned competitions it will be possible to participate in the following languages: Italian, English, German, French and Spanish. International participation is permitted in all the competitions (minimum age limit eighteen (18).
Dates: from Thursday 22 September to 25 September 2011, including the final prize-giving ceremony on Sunday.
Participation is open to all who are interested, both resident and not, and also from abroad, for a minimum of 3 of the 7 specialities.
Enrolment is open to a maximum of 30 participants, either of Italian or foreign nationality, and no younger than 18 (eighteen) years of age. Time limit: one week before starting date.
THE SPECIALITIES OF THE PENTATHLON ARE:
1. WRITING (in any of the above-mentioned languages)
2. RECITATION (in any of the above-mentioned languages)
3. PAINTING OR EXTEMPORARY DRAWING
4. MUSIC (any category)
5. SINGING (in any language)
6. SCULPTURE (clay, wood)
7. VIDEOART (personal Computer)
I. WRITING
The participant must write a free composition on a theme given by the jury at the moment of the competition, in his own legible writing, on a stamped sheet of paper of four sides which will be given to the participant. The composition shall not be less than two sides of the paper and must be handed in within the four hours.
II. PAINTING OR EXTEMPORARY DRAWING
Permitted techniques: tempera, water colour or drawing. The participants must bring to the locality of the competition the art materials of their choice and only one canvas, cardboard or board ready for use, measuring approx. 50 X 70cm, with eventual easel or other support. Organisation will provide material in case of need. Brushes, charcoal or other, according to their choice, and the eventual chosen colouring materials. The technique may be freely chosen by the participant. (the organization will provide supporting elements where necessary). Time available for the competition will be four hours, starting after the stamping of the canvases/boards etc.
III. RECITATION
The contestant shall, at the microphone, perform freely, reciting or reading his own or a well-known piece of poetry, or excerpt from drama or theatrical satire or other, after having previously communicated the choice of genre to the jury. The contestant may request a musical background accompaniment played by a supplied musician or a recording. The duration of the performance may not be less than three minutes or more than four.
IV. MUSIC
The contestant must perform on any musical instrument he possesses (the organisers will supply an electronic keyboard for whosoever wishes to use one). The piece of music may be freely chosen and not less than three minutes duration or more than four.
V. SINGING
The contestant may sing a piece of his own composition or by any other known author. The choice of style is free: opera, or popular music in any language, with or without accompanying instrument. The contestant may choose to be accompanied by an instrument or recording (CD or cassette). The volume of the music must absolutely be in the background. However the organization will supply a multiple keyboard, with the possibility of an accompanying musician and to rehearse for a time not exceeding 20 minutes. The duration of the exhibition may not be less than three minutes or more than five minutes.
VI. SCULPTURE
At the place of competition participants are allowed 4hrs), to create an artistic object either of clay or wood; clay will be provided by the Organizers while wood should be provided by the participant him/herself.
VII. VIDEOART
The participants have 4hrs for the competition and have to bring their own computer. The theme will be given by the jury before the starting time.
The awarded written and art works will remain the property of, and will constitute the archive of the PENTATHLON.
For the writing and recitation competitions there will be judges from the participating nations and languages.
For the above mentioned competitions it will be possible to participate in the following languages: Italian, English, German, French and Spanish. International participation is permitted in all the competitions (minimum age limit eighteen (18).
