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Rules & Regulations:
The Biennale is organized by Egyptian Ministry of Culture’s Sector of Fine Art
Article (1)
Invitations will be sent directly to nominated artists, either independently or in collaboration with official or private institutions or organizations.
Article (2)
The biennale's artistic director, in collaboration with the biennale's president and the organizing committee, nominates and invites the artists.
Article (3)
One or more artists will be invited as the biennale's guest of honor.
Article (4)
All visual arts disciplines and mediums of expression are accepted.
Article (5)
With respect to the UN Charter, international law and the Arab League's Charter, countries that violate the sovereignty of other states or occupy foreign territory will not be invited to take part in the Cairo Biennale.
Article (6)
The inauguration date of the 11th edition of Cairo Biennale will be on 20 December 2008.
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Rules related to exhibits:
Article (7)
Works that have been exhibited before in local and international events are not accepted. Accordingly, works sent to the Biennale's organizing committee should indicate the date of creation to be in the past 24 months.
Article (8)
Each artist is entitled to exhibit three works (maximum 300 cm in horizontal dimension). Please contact the Artistic Director 11th Cairo Biennale directly for instructions related to installation.
Article (9)
Technology –incorporating works, video art, performance and installation should be discussed with the artistic director, all material requirement, be it equipment, fixtures or other should be agreed upon prior to the process of installation.
Article (10)
Indoor two – dimensional artworks should not exceed 300 cm in horizontal dimension. Three dimensional artworks (sculpture, etc.) should not occupy 200 cm in any horizontal plane. Outdoor three- dimensional artworks should be discussed and agreed upon with the artistic director.
Article (11)
For time-based artworks (video and sound artworks), all dialogue or screen-conversation incorporated in the work should be translated to English.
Article (12)
Invited artists or their supporting, sponsoring or representing institutions should send to the biennale's organizing committee: The application form, together with the catalogue material. Detailed biography of the artist. 150 words artist resume. 300 dpi print quality images of artworks, computer or draft designs of the installation is much appreciated. Published articles and essays about the artist practice, if available. Additional images of other art projects; this additional material will help for press and media purpose. Time- based artworks (video and sound) should be submitted on DVD-R. All necessary data and descriptions should be stated clearly. For the safety of the work, artists are advised to state the electricity requirements (voltage, wattage, etc.) Image specifications Digital images Tiff or JPEG 300 dpi should be 20x18 cm. The name of the file, the artist, the title of the work, technical specifications, date of production, measurements and the name of the photographer should be stated clearly. Print – out images should be illustrated on the back All material should be sent both by post and by email.
Article (13)
All material sent by the artist to the biennale will be the property of the biennale for media, press and later for archival purpose. All received material will not be reclaimed back by the artist or her/his representatives
Article (14)
The Sector of Fine Arts (Egyptian Ministry of Culture) and the biennale's organizing committee have the right to use the material for the purposes of media, press, publicity and other, without obtaining a prior consent of the artist. Intellectual property rights are respected and preserved. The Cairo Biennale organizing committee will sponsor the publicity and advertising campaigns in local and international mass media.
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Rules related to the deadline of receiving works:
Article (15)
The catalogue material should be sent to the Cairo Biennale before September 30, 2008.
Article (16)
Works should be received at the Biennale before November 20, 2008
Article (17)
Artists or their representing institutions are responsible for packaging, shipping, insuring and sending the exhibits to Cairo before the deadline, as well as for reclaiming them after the end of Biennale. It is advisable to coordinate with the sector of Fine Arts during all steps of this process, since the sector will receive the works and arrange the exhibition.
Article (18)
It is advisable to notify the Cairo Biennale organizing committee, through fax and / or email, of the date of shipment, tracking numbers, flight / shipping details and the name of the shopping agency.
Article (19)
Each work should state clearly the name of the artist, her / his nationality, the country in which s / he lives and works, the title of the work, measurements, and insurance value. All information should be consistent with the application form. The same information and data should be stated on the container.
Article (20)
In collaboration with the sector of Fine Arts, artists should reclaim their works within 30 (thirty) days of the end of the 11th edition of the Cairo Biennale.
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Awards :
Article (21)
The Biennale's jury will comprise seven members: six international members and one Egyptian.
Article (22)
The Biennale's Awards: The Nile grand Prix in the value of 100.000 L.E. (one hundred thousand Egyptian pounds). Three equal prizes each in the value of 35.000 L.E. (thirty five thousand Egyptian pounds).
Article (23)
The application form should be addressed to: Ministry of Culture   Sector of Fine Arts 1 Kafour Street, Orman Post, Office, Giza, Egypt. Email: ehabellaban@cairobiennale.gov.eg admin@cairobiennale.gov.eg info@cairobiennale.gov.eg
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