A. Overview
1. Background
Haining City is located in the northeast of Zhejiang Province, next to the south Jiaxing City, 100 kilometers to the east of Shanghai, in the west of Hangzhou city, and in the south of Qiantang River with advantageous geographical location, developed economy, known as “Land of Fish and Rice, Home of Silk, Culture of the State, Tourist Palace, The City of Leather Garments”, giving birth to cultural communities, such as tide culture, light culture, canal culture, martial arts culture, Qianlong culture, sericulture culture, etc.
In the early 2012, the Fifth Plenary Session of Haining the Fourteenth Session of the National People’s Congress Meeting, unanimously adopted a document entitled “The Proposal of giving the city the power, speeding up the Ancient City Yanguan as a leader in Qiantang Riverside development, and promoting the building of cultural tourism famous city”, the core content of this resolution is to create an “International Tourism Corridor at Qiantang Riverside”. According to the plan, It will build a golden river waterfront based on its unique resource, creating a cultural and creative corridor relying on coastline of Qiantang river, with the function of culture, leisure and tourism in Haining.
“Tide Wonders•2016 the First International Sculpture Exhibition, Haining, China” which is held by China Sculpture Institute and Haining Municipal People’s Government is to enhance the city image of Haining City and to act as an important carrier and platform to build a cultural tourism city, and is a major leading cultural project for the city construction of Haining as well.
2. Theme Interpretation
The theme of the exhibition is “Tide Wonders”.
Haining, honoured as “Marvelous Spectacle”, which is the best place to watch the world-famous Qiantang River Tides, famous scenic spot for tidal bore watching and famous for “Line Cross River”. Su Dongpo gave it the reputation as “August 18th tide, spectacular world without rivals”, “Qiantang River, the Amazon River and the Ganges River are known as the world’s three major tidal bores. It has been always prosperous along Qiantang River since ancient which was the center of Kingdom Wu in southeast. The favorable place to watch the Qiantang River Tides has moved from Hangzhou East to Yanguan (Haining) since Jiajing period of the Ming Dynasty. Thus, Haining Qiantang River Tide with its amazing wonders attracts tourists at home and abroad to have a glimpse of it.
Haining Qiantang River Tide originates in the Han and Tang Dynasty, and reaches its peak in Ming and Qing Dynasty. It is famous for its high tide, various shapes, tumultuous fierce and thrilling feelings. As a nature gift and unique geography conditions, the momentum of Haining Qiantang River Tides are irresistible when the several meters high tides run into the Hangzhou Bay, such as cross tide line, line tide and back tide. The magnificent tides complete superb lyrical expressions over and over again, and make the world know Haining.
The academic atmosphere of Haining has flourished since ancient times. In Haining - the state of culture, people are honest, celebrities drove. It is the home town of the great master Wang Guowei, poet Xu Zhimo, and famous martial arts master Jin Yong. The exploration and research of the unique natural landscape of Haining tide is quite necessary. Kangxi, Yongzheng and Qianlong reigns of Qing dynasty, the stone seawalls were in the big step of construction. Emperor Qianlong had toured Jiangnan for six times, of which four times visited Yanguan of Haining; Sun Yat-sen had the inscription for Haining “Advance as the tides”; and Chairman Mao even left the “The Poem of Watching Tide”. The examples like these are endless from every period.
Sculpture is a symbol of the spirit and character of the city and an important part of urban culture, acting as a city name card. Tide Wonders•2016 the First International Sculpture Exhibition will focus on tide culture as the core element, combining the history, culture, natural landscape and the concept of contemporary art together, to make the “tide culture” ecology-oriented, material-oriented, and art-oriented. The exhibition venue, the gap region of Qiantang River which is in south Dingqiao Town is 10 km from Haining city, is the best place to watch the tides. The sculpture park in this region will definitely raise an “art tide” from Haining, the city of tide in the East, which represents the new spirit of people in Haining to chase the tides with times.
3. Form of the Art Works
All participating art works must be in the form of outdoor landscape sculpture, and the designed dimension should be about 4-5 meters.
4. Selection of Exhibition Works
The exhibition adopts open solicitation and special invitation, inviting contribution globally.
B. Theme Activities
Section One:
1.Award Settings：
First Prize of China Sculpture Institute Chinese Sculpture Awards
1 winner Bonus：250,000RMB（Pre-tax）
Second Prize of China Sculpture Institute Chinese Sculpture Awards
2 winners Bonus：180,000RMB（Pre-tax）
Third Prize of China Sculpture Institute Chinese Sculpture Awards
3 winners Bonus：120,000RMB（Pre-tax）
Excellence Prize of China Sculpture Institute Chinese Sculpture Awards
29 winners Bonus： 80,000 RMB（Pre-tax）
Excellent Short Listed Art Works Award 80 winners
2. Tide Wonders•2016 the First International Sculpture Exhibition, Haining, China
Exhibition Opening: 2016/8
Exhibition Venue：Big Gap Region in the Triangle Area of Qiantang River, Yanguan, Haining
Exhibition Duration: All participating art works will be displayed permanently.
3. All listed art works will be included in the “Tide Wonders•2016 the First International Sculpture Exhibition Art Works Catalogue”. The exhibition organizing committee will give every listed artist two copies of the catalogue.
Section Two: Contribution invited
1. Solicitation Scope
All artists who identify with the theme and purpose of the exhibition and have the sculpture creation skills are qualified for participation, without limitation of nationality, age and gender.
2. Artworks Requirements
All exhibition works must be original and have not been showed in the public environment before; artists own the intellectual property rights of their own works; the concept of the work must have creativeness and uniqueness, aesthetics forms and artistic expression, as well as suitable for outdoor display; The art work should be practical, safe and permanent.
3. Collecting Details
(1) On-line registration and application. (If you can’t access the internet, please contact the committee office). All applicants must submit photo materials of one to three pieces of works to the committee and fill in the corresponding forms. Please check and download the required forms and material lists at: www.csin.org.cn, or go to the committee office of the Tide Wonders•2016 the First International Sculpture Exhibition Art Committee to complete the registration formalities for free. All required materials including the electronic registration form, exhibits project pictures, personal photo and a scanned copy of ID card (pros and cons) must be sent to: hainingdazhan@126.com before August 5th, 2015. If more than one piece of work are submitted, please make sure that the pictures correspond to their descriptions clearly; installation works must have clear described assembling structures (all electronic pictures sent via email should be at least 300DPI). The registration form should be filled up without any missing items. English should be the language in use for oversea participants (except the ethnic Chinese). Late applications will not be accepted.
（2）The Art Committee will evaluate all the applications and make the selection before August 20th, 2015, and the final result will be announced on the official website of the 2016 “Tide Wonders” International Sculpture Exhibition: www.csin.org.cn on September 5th, 2015. The art committee will send the invitation letter and exhibition agreement to the selected participants to specify the responsibility, right and obligation of the two parties. The selected participants should send the signed agreement along with a draft sculpture work (about 50 centimeters of its size) to the art committee before October 10th, 2015 for the participation in the excellent artwork exhibition. Exact time and venue for the exhibition will be decided by the agreement.
4. The Protection of Intellectual Property Rights
（1） The project and plan submitted by the participants must not violate and infringe upon the patent, copyright, trademark, defamation or any other legitimate right and interest of the third party.
（2）Any images, graphics, audio or video material appeared in the submitted art works and projects of the applicants are protected by copyright, trademark and all other proprietary legal rights. No information mentioned above shall be released to the public without the consent of the participant.
（3）The organizers of the exhibition reserve the right to publish the art works catalogue and the distribution of catalogue, as well as authorize the Haining Municipal Government the right of its usage in public welfare.
5. Publication
Exhibition catalogue: all the listed artworks and some excellent artworks will be included in the exhibition catalogue. Contents of the exhibition will cover exhibition introduction, academic articles, exhibition highlights, artist biography, and artwork descriptions.
Section Three: The Making of the Art works
The 35 pieces award winning art works are to be produced in the professional factory designated by the art committee in principle. Figurative realistic sculptures should be exemplified by the artist himself/herself. The making of the end product will be during December 1st 2015 to May 1st 2016. During this time, the artist must go to the factory and supervise the production process at least once when accommodation will be provided by the art commission. Artists who fail to perform the supervision are considered to give up their right and qualification for the award voluntarily. The exhibition organizing committee will organize the supervision department to coordinate and supervise the manufacturing process.
Section Four: China Sculpture Art Forum
China Sculpture Art Forum is a grand sculpture art forum continually held by China Sculpture Institute. We will invite the participation of well-known experts, artists, collectors, directors of large art institutions and media from home and abroad to join us in the high quality academic seminars, lectures and receptions to enhance the academic quality of sculpture exhibitions, to expand the comprehensive influence of sculpture art in the field and to build the communication platform for academic exchange, high-end cooperation and promotion.
C. Organization Structure
1. Sponsor:
China Sculpture Institute
Haining Municipal People''s Government
2.Organizer：
Exhibition Department of China Sculpture Institute
Haining Yanguan Qiantang Tide Scenic Spot Management Committee
Haining Cultural Tourism and Technology Co., Ltd.
3. Co-organizer: The Qiantang River Administration of Zhejiang Province
4. Academic Supporters：
Sculpture Department of China Central Academy of Fine Arts
Sculpture Department of China Academy of Art
Sculpture Department of Academy of Arts & Design, Tsinghua University
Sculpture Department of Academy of Arts & Design, Shanghai University
Sculpture Department of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
Sculpture Department of Luxun Academy of Fine Arts
Sculpture Department of Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts
Sculpture Department of Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts
Sculpture Department of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts
Sculpture Department of Hubei Academy of Fine Arts
Hangzhou Sculpture Institute
Shanxi Sculpture Institute
Shanghai Oil Painting & Sculpture Institute
Shenzhen Sculpture Institute
5. Organizing Committee:
1）Director of Organizing Committee：
Zeng Chenggang, President of China Sculpture Institute, Vice president of Chinese Artists Association
Dai Feng, Mayor of Haining Municipal People''s Government
2）Deputy Director of Organizing Committee：
Hu Yanzi, Deputy Mayor of Haining Municipal People''s Government
Sun Zhenhua, Vice president of China Sculpture Institute, President of Shenzhen Sculpture Institute
3）Members of Organizing Committee：
Xia Guoping, Dean of Haining Yanguan Qiantang Tide Scenic Spot Management Committee
Zhou Feiwu, Secretary of Zhejiang Province Qiantang River Management Bereau Qiantang Development Corporation
Zhang Guohua, Vice Minister of Haining Municipal Propaganda Department
Xu Kanxu, Office Dean of Haining Municipal People''s Government
Wu Jianlin, Director General of Haining Bureau of Culture, Broadcasting, Television, Press and Publication
Zhu Minqian, Director of Haining Travel Bureau
Cao Zhihui, Deputy Director of Haining Auditing Bureau
Sun Zhenhua, Vice president of China Sculpture Institute
Fu Zhongwang, Vice president of China Sculpture Institute, Director of Hubei Museum of Art
Wu Helin, Secretary-general of China Sculpture Institute
Lin Gang, President of Hangzhou Sculpture Institute, Deputy Secretary General of China Sculpture Institute
6. Organizing committee office and art committee under organizing committee
1）Organizing Committee Office
Dean：Xia Guoping, Dean of Haining Yanguan Qiantang Tide Scenic Spot Management Committee
Deputy Dean:
Tian Huafeng, Office Dean of China Sculpture Institute
Xu Kanxu, Deputy Office Dean of Shanghai Municipal People’s Government
Members:
Wu Yiping, Executive Deputy Director of Haining Yanguan Qiantang Tide Scenic Spot Management Committee
Zhu Difei, Former Dean of Haining Management Office of Zhejiang Province Qiantang River Management Bureau
Luo Changhai, Deputy Dean of Haining Yanguan Qiantang Tide Scenic Spot Management Committee
Shao Yuejiao, Curator of China Sculpture Institute
Hua Chunjiang, Exhibition Department of China Sculpture Institute
Shan Chao, Minister of Haining Yanguan Qiantang Tide Scenic Spot Management Committee
2) Art Committee
（1）Dean of Art Committee
Zeng Chenggang, President of China Sculpture Institute, Vice president of Chinese Artists Association
（2）Members of Art Committee ( in the order of the number of strokes in the surnames )
Yu Xiaoping, Vice President of Public Art Institute of China Academy of Art
Wang Zhong, President of the Public Art Institute of Central Academy of Fine Arts
Wang Shaojun, Deputy Party Secretary of Central Academy of Fine Arts
Wang Lin, Professor of Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts, Doctoral Supervisor in Xi’an Academy of Fine Arts, art critic
Wang Zhigang, Dean of Sculpture Department of Xi''''an Academy of Fine Arts
Long Xiang, Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, Dean of Sculpture Department in China Academy of Art, Vice President of Zhejiang Artists Association
Lv Pinchang, Secretary-general of Sculpture art committee of China Artists Association, Dean of sculpture department of Central Academy of Fine Arts
Zhu Shangxi, Chief Editor of China Sculpture Institute Website
Sun Wei, President of Sculpture Major of China Arts and Crafts Association, Director of Sculpture of Research Center in Central Academy of Fine Arts
Sun Zhenhua, Vice president of China Sculpture Institute, President of Shenzhen Sculpture Institute
Li Xiuqin, Professor of China Academy of Art
Yang Jianping, Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, President of Arts College of Shanghai University
Wolfgang Gramm (Germany),Curator and art director of North Art Center in Germany
Chen Yungang, Vice president of China Sculpture Institute, Executive Director of Sculpture Institute of China National Academy of Painting
Chen Yanyin, Dean of Sculpture Committee of Shanghai Artists Association
Ralfonso (America), Founder and chairman of Kinetic Art Organization (KAO)
Lin Gang, President of Hangzhou Sculpture Institute, Deputy Sectary-general of China Sculpture Institute
Lin Guoyao, Professor of Sculpture Department of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
Xiang Jinguo, Professor in Sculpture Department of Hubei Academy of Fine Arts
Yin Shuangxi, Vice president of China Sculpture Institute, Professor in Central Academy of Fine Arts, Executive Editor-in-chief of Art Research
Yin Xiaofeng, President of the Academy of Fine Arts in Northeast Normal University
Sui Jianguo Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, Professor in Sculpture Department of Central Academy of Fine Arts, Deputy Director of Academic Committee of Central Academy of Fine Arts
Jing Yumin, President of Public Art Institute of Tianjin Academy of Fine Arts
Fu Zhongwang, Vice president of China Sculpture Institute, Director of Hubei Museum of Art
Jiao Xingtao, Dean of Sculpture Department of Sichuan Academy of Fine Arts
Li Ming, Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, President of Guangzhou Academy of Fine Arts
Huo Boyang, Vice President of China Sculpture Institute, Dean of the Sculpture Department of Luxun Academy of Fine Arts
Wei Xiaoming, Professor of Academy of Arts and Design, Tsinghua University, Vice president of Beijing Artists Association
（3）Secretary-general of Art Committee Office
Lin Gang, President of Hangzhou Sculpture Institute, Deputy Secretary General of China Sculpture Institute
3）Curator
（1）Chief Curator：Zeng Chenggang
（2）Executive Curator: Lin Gang, Shao Yuejiao
Contact of the Art Committee Office:
Tel: (+86) 010-66173056
Email :hainingdazhan@126.com
Address: Building 25-3, MAX Konggang Corporate Ronghui Park Block B, Shunyi District, Beijing, China
Postal Code: 101318
Tide Wonders•2016 The First International Sculpture Exhibition organizing committee reserves the right of the final interpretation to the contribution invitation.
D. Appendix: Regional General Situation
Tide Wonders•2016 the First International Sculpture Exhibition
Organizing Committee Office
May 15th, 2015
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