Pracownia Sztuki Zywej (The Workshop of The Alive Art Association) is a young but very active NGO aimed at preserving the public good and tradition, particularly in terms of rich culture and regional folk art. The projects which the Association sets up are mostly intended to develop a community of the local people. Festival of the Alive Art (3-5 of July) is one of the most important projects aiming at promoting folk art. The organizers try to combine traditional folk art with the modern art (inspired by folk art) to make it more vivid and interesting for the young people. Main attractions of the Festival are: concerts, workshops of the folk handicraft, Graffiti Jam and an exhibition "Street art vs. Folk art". You can see some pictures from the Festival in 2008 here: http://www.pracowniasztukizywej.org.pl/pl/galeria/festiwal-sztuki-zywej-2008/1 Volunteers are welcome to help the organizers in various activities before, during and after the festival. They will help to build the decorations, distribute leaflets and posters promoting the festival, support technical staff (pitching up the tents etc.), prepare meals for the artists, prepare the walls for graffiti (for the Graffiti Jam session), clean up the area where the festival will take place etc.
Max age:
26Accomodation: In a hotel, the beds (with linen), sanitary facilities (shower and toilet) will be provided in the same building. Food will be prepared by the volunteers.
Location:
Lowicz is a beautiful and picturesque town in central Poland with 30 000 inhabitants. It is famous for its history and unique atmosphere. See http://www.um.lowicz.pl/eng/ to learn more about Lowicz.http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Polandhttp://www.um.lowicz.pl/eng/
Terminal:
The nearest airport is in Warsaw (70 km from Lowicz). Each 1-2 hours a train from Warsaw goes to Lowicz Glowny Train station
Special requirements:
We would be glad to receive volunteers interested in modern and folk art or even amateur artists working in one of these fields. Motivation letter is necessary.
The workcamp will help in setting up a poetic music festival, which starts on 25 July. After the festival the volunteer will help in cleaning up after the festival. All the volunteers are asked to prepare/bring music from their countries, because they will help in making a radio programme about international music by the local eMka radio station. The participants of both workcamps will also be responsible for cleaning of the bank of river Narew, tourist paths and the Wieliszewskie Legi Nature Reserve.
Max age:
26Accomodation: Volunteers will stay in the school building and sleep in classrooms. Mattresses will be provided but volunteers have to bring sleeping bags. The participants will be preparing all their meals from food provided by the organizer.
Location:
Wieliszew is situated 30 km north of Warsaw, by the Zegrzynskie Lake and the Narew River. With its forest and lake it is a perfect place for holiday activities such as canoeing, jogging, cycling or paragliding. The official site of the town in English, German and Italian: www.wieliszew.pl
Terminal:
The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Warsaw
The group will help in setting up the folk music festival which takes place 22-23 August, and will also clean after the event. All the volunteers are asked to prepare/bring music from their countries, because they will help in making a radio programme about international music by the local eMka radio station. The participants of both workcamps will also be responsible for cleaning of the bank of river Narew, tourist paths and the Wieliszewskie Legi Nature Reserve.
Max age:
26Accomodation: Volunteers will stay in the school building and sleep in classrooms. Mattresses will be provided but volunteers have to bring sleeping bags. The participants will be preparing all their meals from food provided by the organizer.
Location:
Wieliszew is situated 30 km north of Warsaw, by the Zegrzynskie Lake and the Narew River. With its forest and lake it is a perfect place for holiday activities such as canoeing, jogging, cycling or paragliding. The official site of the town in English, German and Italian: www.wieliszew.pl
Terminal:
The nearest international railway station and airport are located in Warsaw
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