{"id":152434,"date":"2025-06-19T23:20:30","date_gmt":"2025-06-19T20:20:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farfor-gzhel.com\/an-open-call-for-artists-to-create-a-mural-on-the-factory-s-facade\/"},"modified":"2025-07-18T11:30:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-18T08:30:31","slug":"an-open-call-for-artists-to-create-a-mural-on-the-factory-s-facade","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farfor-gzhel.com\/en\/an-open-call-for-artists-to-create-a-mural-on-the-factory-s-facade\/","title":{"rendered":"An open call for artists to create a mural on the factory’s facade"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Create a mural in the Gzhel style for the Gzhel Porcelain Factory! We are looking for talented artists, illustrators, and graffiti artists who want to leave their mark on the history of Russian folk art. Your task is to design a large-scale mural that will adorn the walls of one of the main symbols of folk art, the Gzhel Porcelain Factory. The mural can be very traditional or, on the contrary, a super-modern take on Gzhel. Project Details<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

\u2022 Main wall: 17.7 m (length) \u00d7 12 m (height) \u2013 4 floors with windows (6 windows in each row).\u2022 Additional wall (adjoining at a corner): 6.7 m (length) \u00d7 12 m (height) \u2013 without windows.\u2022 Style: Gzhel (blue-and-white cobalt painting, floral and animalistic motifs, traditional patterns, or reinterpretation experiments).\u2022 Technique: Graffiti, acrylic painting, or other durable techniques for the facade.<\/p>\n\n

What do we expect from the participants?<\/strong>\u2705 A concept sketch (digital or drawn) with detailed work.\u2705 Description of the idea (how the work is related to Gzhel, and what elements are used).\u2705 Portfolio (previous works, especially related to traditional art or murals).<\/p>\n\n

How will the selection process be conducted?<\/strong>1. Applications are accepted from May 27 to June 15, 2025.2. Selection of finalists: until June 20, 2025.3. Presentation and finalization of the sketches.4. Selection of the winner, whose work will be displayed on the factory wall!<\/p>\n\n

What will the winner get?<\/strong>\u2022 Fee (the amount is discussed individually).\u2022 Assistance in implementation (materials, forests, and process organization).\u2022 Media and social media publications about the plant.\u2022 Mentioned as the author of the mural on all information materials.<\/p>\n\n

How do I apply?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Fill out the form<\/a><\/p>\n\n

To participate, you will need to prepare the following: \u2022 A sketch (can be in the form of a sketch, collage, or digital work).\u2022 A concept description (1-2 paragraphs).\u2022 A portfolio (link or files).\u2022 Contact information (name, social media, and phone number).<\/p>\n\n

Deadline: June 15.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

Let’s create a work together that will become a new landmark in Gzhel!<\/p>\n\n

NB: For ease of creating layouts, you can download the .ai file<\/a><\/p>\n\n

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The facade is currently being repaired and looks like this:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n

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