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INTERNATIONAL GARBAGE ART EXHIBITION
“Tamiz Shahar” JSC as fully state-owned company carries out the works
related to improvement of ecological situation of the city through
utilization and disposal of the municipal solid waste in accordance with
the modern standards in Baku city, the capital of Azerbaijan. For more
information regarding the company, you can find at:
http://www.tamizshahar.az/?/en/mainpage/
Gala settlement is the pilot area where “Tamiz Shahar” JSC implements
“Tamiz Gala” (“Clean Gala”) project by the support of Heydar Aliyev
Foundation. The full waste management services, including organic and
non organic waste separation, their separate collection, transportation
and further disposal are provided within the project.
Gala settlement located in the northeast of Absheron Peninsula is one
of the most ancient habitations in Azerbaijan, and outdoor Gala
Archeological-Ethnographic Museum Complex that was created in 2008 in
the territory of the Gala History-Ethnography Preserve by the initiative
of Heydar Aliyev Foundation,
As the waste management operator in Gala settlement, ”Tamiz Shahar” JSC
announces International Garbage Art Exhibition within the framework of
sustainable public awareness campaigns. ”Tamiz Shahar” JSC invites
artists and creators to participate in International Garbage Art
Exhibition.
The aim of the project is to interlink the art people who care of
environment and provide a chance to message their concerns on
environmental protection to public.
The project will be realized in the Gala settlement under the open air
nearby the archaeological-ethnographic museum complex. The exact date
will be defined later.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The goal is:
- To increase public awareness and change behavior on environmental
issues, especially on waste management.
The exhibition should call local people to change behavior and
attitudes towards better waste management; and actively involved in the
sorting process.
Who may attend:
All the people who can show/submit his/her art work to the exhibition.
The art work shall be made from the waste and has a definite message to
the public.
Selection process:
Primary attention will be paid to applicant's motivation letter.
Motivation letter shall define the problem awareness level (solid waste
management) of the potential participant. This letter shall also cover
the reason of participating in the exhibition. Please be informed that
the limited number of words per letter is 200.
Requirements:
Applicants must be at least 18 years old by April, 2011.
Your entry must include:
∙ a description of the proposed project, including the sketch of the
project
∙ necessary materials as well as the terms of installation
(production) – in case the proposed project shall be installed at the
place
∙ a concept of the show or an outline of a short catalogue essay,
∙ a short biography or CV stating the recent relevant projects and
references
Note: There is no entry fee.
How to apply:
In order to apply, please email the following information in English to
[email protected] by April 15, 2011:
Deadline
The participant shall provide all the necessary information stated
above not later than April 15, 2011.
The selected participants will be communicated via email not later than
the end of April, 2011. Please provide current and reliable contact
information, and be sure to check your email regularly.
“Tamiz Shahar” JSC covers:
- all transport charges (incl. air flight);
- participants accommodation;
- availability of necessary materials (raider) for the
installation.
The proposals (images/drafts along with the detailed description) will
be reviewed by the qualified panel, and the selection will be made not
later than the end of April, 2011.
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