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26 October
2011
 The opening of the sculpture and photo exhibition “In Family Unity – Unity of the World” took place at Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University) of MFA of Russia (MGIMO). Works represented there were created by professional artists from 81 countries of all 5 continents. The exhibition was opened by the MGIMO rector A.V. Torkunov. In his welcoming speech Anatoly Torkunov made special mention of how important is the topic of the exhibition, that is “Family, parents, children”, for everyone present and especially for students who are to create families in future. He said: “A united family is a core that will make our life better and safe”.
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12 October
2011
 The procedure of packing exhibits for the project ¨In Family Unity – Unity of the World¨ before their leaving for Moscow is almost finished. Last days before the exhibition start are always the most intense. The organizing committee is working almost 24 hours a day preparing a catalogue, editing a film with participants´ video greetings, communicating with authors from various countries of the world.
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05 October
2011
The inauguration ceremony of the exhibition of sculpture and photography “IN FAMILY UNITY – UNITY OF THE WORLD” will take place on the 17th of October 2011 at 17.00 in the new building of Moscow State Institute of International Relations (University), Moscow, Vernadsky Avenue, 76. The exhibition will be inaugurated by the Minister of Foreign Affairs S.V. Lavrov and the head of the MGIMO-University A.V.Torkunov. After the inauguration of the exhibition a meeting of the Council of trustees of the University will take place. The council consists of representatives of the government institutions, famous public figures and businessmen.
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Question: Gaurav Dhwaj Khadka Hello I receive email for to send submission and on email the deadline is in August but as I checked the question and answer section it said 15 May, I am confused? What is the deadline?
Answer: Nadya Odegova The deadline for sculptors is 15 May 2011, for photographers it has been expanded till 31 August, 2011.
Question: Andrew McGibbon Must the images sent for selection be high res or can the be low res previews? I ask because 10 images at high res will be too big for email. Regards from South Africa
Answer: Nadya Odegova Dear Andrew, you can submit low res previews for selection. In case if some of your works will get chosen, we sign a contract with you and after that you should send highest resolution images. Please note that the deadline for application is 15 May 2011.
Question: Ana Isabel Araúz Soy de Panamá. Fotógrafa aficionada y participo exponiendo mis trabajos en un grupo de artistas. ¿Puedo unirme al proyecto de ustedes, 2011? Agradezco su respuesta en español
Answer: Anna Popova Estimada Ana Isabel, Gracias por su interés a nuestro proyecto! Si, claro que puede usted participar! Solo tiene que enviarnos las fotos con que quiere participar y indicar el país que representa. La fecha límite para enviarnos las fotos es el 15 de mayo de 2011. Todas las obras serán consideradas en la próxima junta del consejo artístico./ Thank you for your interest to our project! Yes, of course you can participate. For apply you have to send us your photos with which you want to participate and mention the country you represent. The deadline to send us your photos is the 15th of May, 2011. All the artworks sent will be considered at the next meeting of the artistic council.
Question: Ozkan Bal Hello, I am Ozkan Bal. I am from Turkey. I studied at Hacettepe University fine arts faculty of ceramic department.i heard about international exhibition of sculpture and photography. I checked out your website but I could not see any member from Turkey.
Answer: Nadya Odegova Dear Ozkan, you are welcome to join and to have a chance to be one of the first to present Turkey!
Question: Mahesh Saharia When and where is the next exhibition please ?
Answer: Nadya Odegova Dear Mahesh, the next exhibition will take place at Moscow State Institute of International Relations in September 2011. You are welcome to join!
Question: Eve Shepherd Hello there I was wondering if you could please clarify the deadline date for artists submissions. Also could you please clarify the hieght/width restriction for sculpture. Many thanks Eve Shepherd
Answer: Anna Popova The deadline for application is 15 of May. As for the dimensions, the largest one should not exceed one meter.
Question: Jacob Berenstein Dear Sirs, Iwould like to takepart in your project "In Family Unity" As I undestand, you wont a photo of my proposed wark. Can I send you initially just a sketch ? I m a sculpto and work mostly of all in metals. Thanks. Jacob Berenstein
Answer: Anna Popova Dear Jacob If you are ready to make the sculpture in case it is chosen, you may as well send us a sketch.
Question: Hermine Anna Sammut What is going to happen with the sculpture after the exhibition/s? Thanks Hermine
Answer: Nadya Odegova Dear Hermine, after the exhibition we return the sculpture to the artist . Please feel free to submit images of your sculptures/photographs for consideration of the jury via-mail family-expo@exf.ru (the height of each sculpture should be not less than 30 cm and not more than 90 cm; photo images should be in jpeg). The artworks should attract the general public’s attention to the subject matters of family life: happy moments and inspiration; loneliness and separation; generation gap; turning points of family life and fear to be forgotten. The Family topic can be shown from different aspects, either as a refuge in which we find protection from anxiety and apprehension of the outer world or as a fight for equal rights and difficulties, conflicts and challenges that a family faces. The deadline for application is 15 May 2011. All shipping costs (transportation of your sculpture to Russia and back to the artist), rental expenses, equipment costs, ads costs, service expenses and so on are paid by the Organizing Committee of the Exhibition. For more details about this project and terms of participation please visit http://en.expo-family.com We hope to see you among our participants in this free of charge project.
Question: lihuabing can I show my works in this web?
Answer: Nadya Odegova You can submit your artworks by e-mail family-expo@exf.ru. We place works of our exhibiting artists on this web-site.
Question: I'm a Chinese sculptor, can I join your project?
Answer: Nadya Odegova You are welcome to join the international exhibition in 2011! Please submit images of your artworks by e-mail family-expo@exf.ru The deadline is 15 May 2011.
Question: birgit grapentin Hello from Australia, I am a professional sculptor and I would like to take part in 2011. What are the conditions and dead lines ? Thank you very much, warm regards from Australia. Birgit
Answer: Nadya Odegova Dear Birgit! The deadline for submitting is 15 May 2011. All terms and conditions can be found here http://en.expo-family.com/section/2/. Thank you for your interest!
Question: sandy paterson How are these exhibitions funded and how much funding is now in place. How are the artists protected if their work is not returned for whatever reason.
Answer: Nadya Odegova Dear Ms. Paterson! Thank you for your questions. Usually all our exhibitions are funded by two ways: 1) By a host party (governmental support). For instance our upcoming international exhibition that will be held in September 2010 in Khanty-Mansiysk will be fully financed by the Directorate of the 39th World Chess Olympiade. Our exhibitional costs in 2005-2010 were also covered by host parties: exhibition hall, publicity, opening ceremony. We paid only transport costs. 2) By own funds. Ekaterinburg Art Foundation is a large Creative-Production Corporation. We work in the sphere of monumental-decorative art, restoration and recreation of the monuments of history, designing of the city territories and public-service institutions, creating VIP interiors and architectural lightining. You can look at what we have done at http://www.exf.ru/?page=gallery These works are all realized – from idea to putting into operation. The web-site is only in Russian because we have been working for 13 years for Russian clients only (incl. government orders), but the pictures can provide insight into the scale of our work. All our exhibitions are being realized by Non-profit Foundation “Ekaterinburg Art Foundation” which is a part of Creative-Production Corporation “Ekaterinburg Art Foundation” Ltd. Our Russian exhibition “In Family Unity is The Unity of the Nation” (only Russian artists) has been held in 25 cities of Russia including such status venues as: 1) Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Moscow. The party meeting with foreign ambassadors in honor of the Day of Russian Federation (June 12, 2008). 2) State Council of the Russian Federation, Moscow (October 2008). 3) The Kremlin, Moscow, Building of the President's Administration of the Russian Federation (November 10 - December 8, 2008). 4) State Academic Philharmonic Society, Ekaterinburg - cultural programs of the international summits of Shanghai Cooperation Organization and BRIC (Brazil, Russia, India, China economic union) (June 2009). 5) State Duma of the Russian Federation, Moscow. Hall in front of the plenary meeting chamber (11-13 November 2009). 6) International Koltsovo Airport, Ekaterinburg (December 16 – January 20, 2009-2010) 7) The Cathedral on Blood, Ekaterinburg (April 15- April 20, 2010) 8) The Cathedral of the Redeemer, Moscow (May 2010). Question: How are the artists protected if their work is not returned for whatever reason? Answer: All our exhibiting artists are protected by the laws of the Russian Federation according to the agreement signing with each artist. According to contract clauses 3.3.3 Ekaterinburg Art Foundation is obliged to: “insure due care of Work and integrity until it is handed over to Licensor (author) or carrier performing delivery of Work to Licensor”. 3.3.4. “make arrangements to dispatch Work to Licensor within 60 days of December 31, 2013; The work will be also insured and secured, and we cover these costs according to contract clause 3.3.1., otherwise you’ll get an insurance payout.
Question: Josef Hamacher How many works can I send for consideration of the jury?
Answer: Nadya Odegova You can submit up to 5 pieces (for sculptors) and up to 10 photos (for photographers).
Question: Marcel Klein How do I get to know that my work has been selected?
Answer: Nadya Odegova In case the work corresponds to all requirements needed the author will be sent a note that his work is included in the exposition.
Question: Stephane Moon How do you choose artworks for the exhibition?
Answer: Nadya Odegova On the first stage the works will be selected by the ‘art council’ only according to the photos being submitted to the organizing committee by e-mail or fax.