The arts competition is coorganized by the following institutions and groups:
Saint John of Nepomuk, national patron of Bohemia, patron of Bavaria and many towns around the world, is a significant figure in Czech history and in European cultural heritage whose significance extends to other continents. John of Pomuk (today's town of Nepomuk) was...
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On the occasion of the 295th anniversary of the canonization of St. John of Nepomuk, we announce the 2nd year of the international competition show of children's artistic expression St. John's Bridges for all children and youth from 4 to 16 years of age, as well as adults over 17 years of age (new non-competitive category "Young in Heart"). Individuals and groups can be registered for the competition by parents or institutions (e.g. educational institutions, parishes, children's leisure organizations, etc.).
The main goal of the arts competition is to promote the development of children's artistic expression and communication amongst children of different nations through the use of artistic language. We also see benefits in the opportunity to learn about varied art cultures and different ways of artistic execution, especially in those countries of Europe and South America, where the twin towns of Nepomuk are located.
The mission of the exhibition is to bring together young people from different countries in the world on the grounds of the legacy of St. John of Nepomuk and to help overcome the distance between people not only in a geographical but also in a figurative sense. The profound life story of St.John of Nepomuk presents a strong motive to learn about the Christian roots of Europe, and in the countries of American continents as well. Therefore, the permanent theme of the show is the symbolism of the bridge between man and God, between people and between nations. Each year, an additional special topic related to St. John's life, his attributes or patronage is announced, too.
Our competition is under the auspices of Ambassador Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary (to Brasil) Ms. Pavla Havrlíková, Mayor of Nepomuk ing. Vladimír Vokurka, and Archdeacon Jiří Špiřík.
in the following domains: painting, drawing, graphic arts, combined techniques
31.3.2024
Send your artwork by regular mail, but send a photo of it in an additional e-mail, too.
Note!
Your application won't be considered complete unless you have filled out our online application form.
We encourage you to include some additional documentary materials (such as photos) about the creative process itself.
artcompetition@svatojanskemosty.cz
St. John Bridges
Svatojánské muzeum Nepomuk
Přesanické náměstí 1
335 01 Nepomuk
The Czech Republic
Please note we will not return your artworks, thank you for your understanding.
The submitted works shall remain the property of the organizers and shall be used for study and exhibition purposes. The organizers
are also entitled to use the competition artworks in publications free of charge. By taking part in the competition the participants
give their consent to the free use of their artworks by the organizers.
Please fill in the application form:
1) children: individual, group
or 2) adults: Young in Heart.
The artworks will be exhibited in Nepomuk galleries and at the Zelena Hora castle toward the end of April 2024. The opening date is set for Sunday, April 28.
Selected artworks will be used to print a universal calendar to be sent out to the winning authors.
The winners will be awarded a diploma certificate, a medal and a jury prize.
Special Prize of the Czech Ambassador to Brazil, Town Mayor's Prize and Archdeacon's Prize will be handed out.
We look forward to your artworks, inquiries and comments!
