The Tourist Association Klausen, Barbian, Feldthurns and Villanders invites sculptors from all over the world to take part in the sculpture symposium ‘Art on the Keschtnweg’, which is taking place in the small village of Villanders, Italy, 14–19 May 2024.
The theme of this year’s symposium is ‘Faces of History’. The artists can apply with any designs that, for example, represent the life, culture or customs of our ancestors. Villanders has been a place where people have settled and lived culture for thousands of years. The archaeological excavations of the early historical cult site with the valuable prove the importance of the village.
At this year’s symposium, the eight sculptors will each be provided with a chestnut trunk that is 2 meters high and around 60 cm in diameter and will create sculptures on the theme of history over the four days.
The artists have access to robust chestnut wood as a material. The sweet chestnut characterises the cultural landscape in this region of the Eisacktal Valley. The sculptures created during the symposium become the property of the organiser and will be placed along the chestnut trail, which connects the communities of Feldthurns via Klausen, Villanders and Barbian. This creates an open-air studio that can be explored by hikers and invites them to experience art. Thus, art becomes approachable and tangible.
The work takes place outdoors within the Archeoparc in the centre of Villanders. On Sunday the works of art will be presented and the winners will be chosen (Prize money: 300 EUR, 200 EUR or 100 EUR).
Each participant receives a fee of 600 EUR. Free board and lodging will be provided and a travel allowance of a maximum of 200 EUR will be reimbursed.
