GRANT CONNECTED INTERNATIONAL PROGRAMS 2023-2024
All the grant connected international programs of the Ionion Center are offered under certain terms and conditions. Detailed information is available here: https://ionionartscenter.gr/announcements-grants/
1. SEA(S) INFINITES- 2022 International Exhibition http://seas.ionionartscenter.gr/ (INFO: https://seas.ionionartscenter.gr/seas-arts-submissions/ )
Open accepting submissions
SEA(S) INFINITES GRANTS 2022/ INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION
SEA(S) ARTS 2022
INTERNATIONAL SEA(S) FORUM
INTERNATIONAL EXHIBITION 2022/GRANT CONNECTED
Deadline for completed submissions: September 5th 2022
Notification for acceptance : September 7th 2022
Installation process : September 12- 15th 2022
Official opening : September 17th -18th 2022
Announcement of the winners : September 20th 2022
Curator : Dr.Haytham Nawar
Notice : Formally registered submissions are granted the space for personal exhibitions/presentations (in agreement with the Ionion Center).
Submissions -formal registrations : info@ionionartscenter.gr
Contact and Information : contact@ionionartscenter.gr
Phone:+306907603446
GENERAL INFORMATION
THE INFINITY OF THE SEAS. Earthly and Universal Seas, from the Microcosm to the Macrocosm.
The Seas, explored in a systematic interface between Human Civilization and Nature, throughout the various landscapes of the Planet or Universe, virtual or physical, connecting People, Eras, Continents, Worlds. Topics such as Environment, Incipient, Contemporary and Potential World Seas will be explored, documented and presented.
LOCATION: The Greek Islands Kefalonia and Ithaca, identify the Historical and Mythological existence of the Homeric Odyssey, the metaphor of the Human struggle against the omnipotence of the Nature, the overseas adventure, the endless Wandering of the Human Being in the fragile worlds of physical and metaphysical spheres, amid untamed elements, in search of its Origin and Life Paths towards the Truth of Existence.
ORGANIZER: The Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture. Programs developed under the Auspices of the Prefecture of the Ionian Islands and the Municipality of Kefalonia.
APPLICATIONS: open from December 10th 2022
CURATOR : Dr. Haytham Nawar
VENUES: The edifice of the Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture and archaeological or historical sites under the permit of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Kefalonia.
TIME : Spring- Summer- Fall 2022
International Arts Exhibition opening date for personal exhibitions : August 8th 2022 (duration August 8th -September 8th 2022)
International Arts Exhibition opening date for group international exhibition : September 17th-18th 2022.
ElIGIBLE are All disciplines and interdisciplinary projects in Arts, Sciences and Technologies, Education and Research, included Environmental projects, Literary Arts , Performing Arts and Music, Applied Arts, Visual Arts , New Media.
Are invited projects personal of collective, Academic projects, Schools, Colleges, Universities and in Arts, Sciences, Research involved Institutions & Activists.
LANGUAGES : All languages are welcome (The English language is suggested for the submissions).
INFORMATION : https://seas.ionionartscenter.gr/seas-arts-submissions/
CONTACT and INFORMATION : (submissions, prizes & awards): contact@ionionartscenter.gr.
PHONE : +306907603446
IONION CENTER/INTERNATIONAL PROGRAM / ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
2.TIMELESS LIGHT
‘’Timeless Light’’ is a challenging approach to the Light through Arts, Sciences, Philosophy, Religion, Technology. The entire project is a path investigating the Nature of the Light. Monumental thoughts, scientific axioms, wisdom through the ages are inviting creative and provoking minds to add a new vocabulary, a new approach to the Light as Entity.
Open accepting submissions
Location: The Greek Islands Kefalonia and Ithaca.
Organizer: The Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture. The programs are developed under the auspices of the Prefecture of the Ionian Islands and the Municipality of Kefalonia.
Curator: Ionion Center Curatorial Board
Venues: The edifice of the Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture and archaeological or historical sites under the permit of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Kefalonia.
Time: Spring- Summer- Fall 2022
Opening date for applications: March 15th 2022
Deadline for applications : September 30th 2022
International Arts Forum opening date for personal events : August 8th 2022 (duration August 8th -September 8th 2022)
International Arts Forum opening date for group exhibition: September 17th -18th 2022 (duration of the exhibition September 18th 2022-October 18th 2022)
Eligibility : Eligible are All disciplines and interdisciplinary projects in Arts, Sciences and Technologies, Education and Research, included Environmental projects, Literary Arts , Performing Arts and Music, Applied Arts, Visual Arts , New Media.Are invited projects personal of collective, Academic projects, Schools, Colleges, Universities and in Arts, Sciences, Research involved Institutions & Activists.
Languages: All languages are welcome (The English language is suggested for the submissions).
Application : web application form at the address : http://goo.gl/forms/q2f8aD9uzk
Email application is also acceptable by e-mail : info@ionionartscenter.gr
Contact & Information (submissions, prizes & awards): info@ionionartscenter.gr
Ionion Center for the Arts and Culture
https://ionionartscenter.gr/
ALL RIGHTS RESERVED
3. SUSTAINABLE HORIZONS & TOXIC ENVIRONMENTS
International Academic Program on sustainability and environmental issues.
Open accepting submissions
Based on the natural environment of the island Kefalonia the programs are focusing on:
- Architecture: Research and creation -digital mapping of ancient monuments
- pre- earthquake and modern constructions -abandoned /ruined villages and villages not affected by the earthquake
- filming processes and exhibitions to be installed in abandoned villages
Related links : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=F5rRcSLyge8, www.sanjahurem.com, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=thMjsJ-a3-Y, https://www.soundandspaceresearch.com/
- https://vimeo.com/314969238, https://elmcip.net/creative-work/penelope
- Land Architecture: landscape art and sustainable landscape architecture and planning (available are virgin natural areas for operations).
- Plastic & Waste Material Pollution: research in the inhabited environments and the waste disposal areas of the island Kefalonia and the Ionian Sea,
Related links : https://vimeo.com/134218837, https://www.ionionartscenter.gr/2016/01/18/international-program/
- Shores and Seas : Exploration and Art creation
Related links : https://vimeo.com/180156532
- Wetland of Koutavos : Research and protection of the birds and amphibian life of the Koutavos lagoon.
- Mapping: the pre-industrial era technology, wind mills, traditional olive factories and limestone-asbestos kilns of Kefalonia.
- Agriculture: Traditional and modern practices, cultivation, products, plants and biodiversity, ancient seeds resources, chemical soil pollution, forests and valleys. Vineyards, fruit groves and olive groves are available to the universities for field study and agricultural activities.
Related links : https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=500340160381366&set=a.125966371152082
4. GEOLOGY,ANTHROPOLOGY, PALEOANTHROPOLOGY. Arts and Educational processes, Academic Research based on Kefalonian Caves .
Open accepting submissions
Field Studies: exploration, research, on site courses, documentation or art creation and performances in the Caves- karst formations of Kefalonia. The island has more than 40 karst phenomena, between them the Cave Drogarati, the Cave Melissani, the Cave Zervati. The above –between others- are fully accessible and offered for study and exploration in terms of Geology, Anthropology, Paleoanthropology and Arts.
Events based on the Kefalonia Caves history and geology is on the action plan 2022 of the Palliki Municipality and the Hellenic Ministry of Culture, Department of Speleology and Paleoanthropology (details will be announced).
Exhibition of paleo-fossils of Palliki will take place August 2022
Related Links https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=41KjCPRucsM, http://vimeo.com/60539386, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SD-fMN573cg, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZPEZSWIK_U , http://www.amara.org/en/videos/0AtPkFihMxiV/en/35910/.