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INVITATION

We like The International Festival and Competition "Wroclaw Art Inspirations Festival" will take place in the Polish city of Wrocław, which will not leave anyone indifferent with its incredible history. The city is known for its 112 bridges, 5 rivers, 12 islands, and over 400 dwarves, which have recently become its symbol. Wroclaw Zoo is the oldest and largest (by the number of inhabitants) in Poland. It is a beautiful landscape zoo founded in 1865 as the Breslau Zoological Garden when the city was part of Prussia. 

The international festival and competition "Fountain of Inspiration" has been held in Poland since 2018 to support, disseminate, and build an international platform for cultural exchange for amateur and professional groups and participants. Our primary goal is to develop an informed and active consumer of culture and to broaden sensitivity to art. We create a space for interaction between the creator and their audience, where active dialogue takes place. Our aim is to promote greater understanding, inspire more, and stimulate creative and social development more effectively.

Participants:

Soloists, small forms, groups/ chamber formations, choirs, orchestras, ensembles.

Genres:

Choreography: folk dance or folk-stylized dance, classical, contemporary/ modern, jazz, artistic, street dance, ballroom dance, pop dance, children's dance, show programs, show-belly dance

Folklore ensembles, ritual theaters, folk art ensembles

Vocal, instrumental, vocal-instrumental, choral groups

Theatrical art, acting

Fashion theaters/ fashion shows

Other genres according to accepted applications

Technical requirements:

Competitive program within the time limit (1-2 performances):

Soloists, duets, trios - 4 minutes

Small forms (4-10 participants) - 6 minutes

Ensembles and groups (11 or more participants) - 9 minutes

Age groups:

Mini kids: 4-6 years old

Kids: 7-9 years old

Children: 10-13 years old

Junior: 14-17 years old

Adults: 18 years old and above

Senior: 50 years old and above

Mixed groups

* Allowed up to 30% of older participants in the younger category.

Participants have the right to participate in several genre categories with a separate application and separate payment for each application. To participate in the festival, an application must be submitted along with a QUALITY soundtrack to the Organizer's email. If the performance time exceeds the time specified in the application, the Organizer has the right to stop the performance.

Awards:

Laureates of the 1st, 2nd, and 3rd prizes receive individual diplomas, festival medals and a cup for the group.

The winner of the Small Grand Prix receives a cup, festival medals and a diploma.

The winner of the Grand Prix receives a large Grand Prix cup, festival medals and a Grand Prix diploma.

Letters of thanks to teachers and leaders for preparation and participation.

Upon recommendation of the Jury - Certificates for FREE participation.

* All participants receive festival memorabilia from the organizers (participant badges/ magnets/ notebooks), individual diplomas, and festival medals. The set of symbols may change.

Jury:

The jury is formed by the Organizers from representatives of culture and art, public organizations, mass media, and other prominent personalities from the participating countries.

Evaluation takes place on a 10-point scale.

The jury has the right to:

Provide recommendations to the competition participants.

Highlight individual performers and award them special prizes.

By agreement with the organizing committee, decide to change the festival regulations or not to award participants with prize places in the nomination.

The jury has the right not to award the Grand Prix for lack of sufficient points.

The Jury's decision is final and cannot be appealed.

Festival fees:

For 1 application, 2 performances:

Groups (11 or more participants) - 15 Euro / participant / application

Groups (4 - 10 participants) - 18 Euro / participant / application

Duets and trios - 25 Euro / participant / application

Soloists - 30 Euro / participant / application

For participation in additional nominations:

Groups (11 or more participants) surcharge 5 Euro per participant / 1 additional application

Groups (4 - 10 participants) surcharge 10 Euro per participant / 1 additional application

Soloists, duets, and trios - surcharge 15 Euro per participant / 1 additional application

Information:

Groups wishing to participate must submit an application and soundtrack. The organizing committee provides accommodation and cultural program (excursions) by agreement with the participants.

Applications for participation must be submitted no later than the first of November 01, 2024.

After submitting the application, the Organizers send the details for the registration fee payment and confirm participation. All bank expenses are borne by the sender.

Groups located in Poland or other European Union countries will receive an invoice from the Polish Organizers, in zlotys or euros by mutual agreement of the parties.

Program:

December 6, 2024 - Arrival in Wroclaw. Accommodation according to the chosen option in hostels/ hotels. Dinner.

December 7, 2024 - Breakfast. Walking tour of the city of 100 bridges and mysterious legends. This cozy and comfortable city was founded by Czech prince Vratislav I and has been under the rule of the Czech Republic, Germany and Poland. Return to the hostel/ hotel. Free time for optional excursions and searching for Wroclaw's dwarfs. Dinner.

Optional excursions:

Visit Wroclaw Zoo and Africarium: [www.zoo.wroclaw.pl](www.zoo.wroclaw.pl)

Visit Aquapark: [www.aquapark.wroc.pl](www.aquapark.wroc.pl)

Hydropolis Water Science Museum: [www.hydropolis.pl](www.hydropolis.pl)

Panoramic view of the city from the 49th floor of Sky Tower Wrocław

Walk around Tumski Island, illuminated by over 100 gas lanterns. The lanterns are lit and extinguished daily by the caretaker, who can be found before dusk and at dawn. This is the most characteristic figure of Tumski Island, recognized by his attire: a top hat and a black cloak.

December 8, 2024 - Breakfast. Festival day - stage rehearsal, sound check, rehearsals. Opening ceremony at Centrum Kultury. Competition performances. In the evening - Festive Closing Ceremony, Awarding of participants. Return to the hostel/ hotel. Dinner.

December 9, 2024 - Breakfast. Check-out. Free time in Wroclaw. Departure home.

Participation fee:

4 days / 3 nights accommodation with half-board, 20+1 free

Hostel/ Hotel 2* (3-4-5-person rooms): 158 Euro per person

Hotel 3* (2-3-4-person rooms): 178 Euro per person

* Additional night: 45 Euro, the type of nutrition is being clarified.

Participation fee includes:

Accommodation in the selected option for 4 days/ 3 nights

Meals: breakfast and dinner. Meals start with dinner on the arrival day and end with breakfast on the departure day

For groups of 20 persons or more: special offer of 20 + 1 leader free

Official invitation letters and other confirming documents

Tour of Wroclaw

Participation fee does not include:

Festival participation fee

Optional excursions, tickets to museums in Wroclaw

Personal expenses, local transportation

* Organizers assist participating groups in organizing additional meals, transportation services, and other matters arising during the preparation process.

Any group willing to participate must submit an Application form.

Approved groups pay in advance 10% guarantee fee, which is to be deducted at the final payment.