"Alice in Wonderland" International Ex-libris Competition

 

The project was created in 2015 on the occasion of the 150 years since the first publication of the book "Alice in Wonderland".  

The union between the fantasy tale, the magical and mysterious world of ex libris and Enchanted Wood seemed the perfect setting to launch a new competition for unpublished exlibris. Alice is more than ever a various iconographic theme that offers many interpretative hints. It will be interesting to see ho it will be graphically represented by all participants. “The Enchanted Wood” is not only art and culture, but is also the defense and protection of the territory. Borders do not exist so, from the tops of the mountains to the valley it needs everyone help to keep on living! 

Everything perishes, but not the richness of the forest in all its forms: flora, fauna, landscape, environmental resource, tourism and magic of Ex Libris.

1)All the artistic techniques are allowed.

2)The Ex Libris should be made payable to the Solstizio d’Estate. Each artist can submit up to five works each played in five copies and signed on the back of each work will appear indicating:

•          title,
•          name,
•          surname,
•          adress,
•          technique,
•          year of execution.

Attach resume and e-mail.

3)The works must have a maximum size of 15x11 cm, the paper size must not exceed 21x24 cm.  All exlibris sent by email will be rejected.

4)The short stories should not exceed 7 folders and must be sent by email using the entry form and in paper copy to Solstizio d’Estate Onlus, including

• name, surname and adress of the author,
• brief curriculum vitae,
• e-mail.

5)The jury’s decision is final.6)The winners of the Ex Libris are required a print run of 30 copies of the work awarded.

7)The works will remain in the availability of Solstizio d'Estate Onlus non-profit organization and will not be returned.

8)It will be a printed catalog or DVD that will be sent to each participating artist who will require it. The shipping expenses will be charged by the recipient.

9)Participation in this competition implies acceptance of these regulations.