Marbella Film Festival 24 Hour Film challenge 2010

Marbella Film festival is proud to announce the launch of its annual 24 hour film challenge, as part of the 2010 festival fringe.

The event which is organised by Marbella International Film Festival, in association with New World Trust and with the support of “The Marbella Film Commission”, offers great opportunity for the film makers to add to their credits and demonstrate their talent to the world audiences.

In the past years The Marbella 24 hour film challenge, has attracted many talented film makers, who created some outstanding work, scripted, shot, edited, and submitted for screening in only 24 hours.

This year the Festival is aiming to increase the participation to this exciting event, by offering subsidised package for accommodation and festival accreditations to the festival, attracting film makers from all over the world, to make movies, and show off their talent.

Here is the deal;
The Film maker with, the cast and the crew, ( or just alone, with a camera and laptop!) is challenged to make a 3 to 4 minute short film on given a subject matter, the task is to write a script, direct the actors, shoot the film, edit, sound and music, and deliver the film in 24 hours.

All films will be screened and judged, as part of Marbella International Film Festival, and the best film would receive the prestigious Marbella 24 hour film challenge 2010 Award.
The runner ups will receive the certificate of recognition and all participants will receive the certificate of participation.

Over the years many participants of the Marbella 24 hour film challenge, have discovered this event to be most helpful platform to promote their future work, The challenge being a fast and effective way of adding to their credits, creating a show reel for their actors, crew and the production team.

The participants have succeeded in achieving international recognition on the back of association with this prestigious film festival and not to mention the opportunity of networking with some the most talent international film makers in the most glamorous resort of Puerto Banus in Marbella, enjoying a long weekend of films, fun, parties and much more.

Please register for this event as soon as possible. Registration forms and further information available from; info@marbellafilmfestival.com

Tres Divos concert 10/09/10

You are invited to attend the final concert this year - in the beautiful gardens of
El Campanario.

Appearing are the
TRES DIVOS
A trio of blended vocals – entwined to create beautiful harmonies in the genre of crossover Pop/ Opera.

Email info@elcampanariogolf.com for more information or to reserve your tickets.

Recommended Guitarist Richard Waterborn

Our summer party last Friday was a great success and attended by over 50 women from all along the coast.

During the event, we were entertained by guitarist Richard Waterborn who played a wide range of beautiful music during the meal and also to accompany our fashion show. Richard is available for events and weddings and comes highly recommended by WIBS!

Here's a little more about him:

"I fell in love with the guitar at a tender age, listening to Burl Ives! Later I found a second hand LP of Narcisio Yepes and that was it. I was hooked- entranced by the magical sound of the Spanish guitar . I wore the record out, and still play most of the pieces from it in my repertoire. Growing up I explored other styles- rock, blues, folk: then moved to Ireland and immersed myself in traditional music, learning to play fiddle, mandolin and tin whistle. After many happy years playing in various groups I returned to the guitar, both as a traditional solo instrument and for accompanying singers.

In 1998 I moved to Spain and returned to my musical roots- the Spanish guitar. As well as the romantic Spanish repertoire of Tarrega, Granados, Albeniz etc I play a lot of Latin American music as well as arrangements of more contemporary songs, jazz classics, and Irish traditional."

To find out more or book Richard for an event visit his website http://www.richardwaterborn.com/music, email: rwaterborn@eircom.net or call 676346402

Opening of Martin Luther King Jr. Exhibition 24/06/10

The mayor of Marbella, Angeles Muñoz, is pleased to invite you to the inauguration of the International Exhibition tribute to Martin Luther King, Jr.

The event will take place on June 24, 2010 at 20.30 pmCultural Center San Pedro, Plaza de la Libertad, s / n. San Pedro Alcántara (Marbella)

The exhibition runs from June 24 to July 25, 2010
Opening hours: Monday-Friday, 10-14 h and 17-21 h
More information: http://www.marbella.es/

Volunteers needed for Marbella's Art Festival

FIAM, Marbella's second Art Festival, has sent this message to us. If you're interested in getting involved in this great cultural event, held in June, then please contact Yvonne Sjokvist on mobile 617368414 or email yvonne_sjokvist@hotmail.com.

"An essential ingredient for a successful and smooth running of Marbella’s Art festival is the kind people who volunteer their time and knowledge to help with various tasks during the days of the festival. We hope you will be one of them. Leading up to the festival, early June, we will arrange one or two meetings to introduce all volunteers to each other, circulate contact list and give a brief of the event, people, procedures, dealing with any incidents, reporting etc. A final pre-event meeting will be held 17^th June to show the set-up and to ensure all are happy and comfortable with their roles. After the event, we will have a thank you get together for the volunteers.

Areas to be covered during the festival:

• Festival tent (providing relevant information to visitors)
  
• Press and media co-ordination in Festival tent –Spanish/English speakers
  
• VIP event check-in for inaugural evening 17^th June.
  
• Receiving and “checking in” artists on their arrival at Alameda parking garage for set-up Thu 17^th June 8am -1pm and break-up Sun 20^th same hours.
  
• Organizing and overseeing student helpers. Distribution of programmes.
  
• Assist Ana Matias at her tent at times to be agreed with artist.
  
• Carry out survey of visitor response to the Festival.

If you think you can help and interested in more information then please visit http://artemarbella.com/volunteers/ , where you can view and download the Volunteers Form. You can also contact Yvonne Sjokvist on mobile no: 617368414 or email: yvonne_sjokvist@hotmail.com"

Festival Website http://www.festivaldeartemarbella.com/

AIA Group’s Art Day Málaga, Tuesday 23 March 2010

The Andalusian International Artists group, AIA-Group, has organised ‘ArtDayMálaga’ on Tuesday 23 March 2001. This ‘walking visit’ to chosen visual art exhibitions, is a great opportunity to see the latest exhibitions in Málaga City. People attend as individuals and a voluntary get together. Non members and friends are welcome. The day’s itinerary is:

• 10:15 Meet at CAC (Directions, map) Eric Fischl, Gilbert & George, Pasión.
• 11:00 Museo Archivo, Adv. Principal. Coleción Ramiriz Navarro, siglo xx.
• 11.45 Picasso Foundation, Plaza de la Merced. Dali y las revistas. (EUR 1:00)*
• 12:30 Museo Picasso (František Kupka) and book/souvenir shop. (Combined entrance EUR 8:00)*
• 14:00 Menu del dia en cafe California. (EUR 8:50)
• 15:00 Palacio Episcopal – Ars Delineandi o el arte de dibujar.
• 16:00 Visit Antigua Casa Guardia, Vinos de Málaga. Fundada en 1840.

Over 65 concessions, bring passport/ID. Times can vary. People attend as individuals. This is a voluntary get together. Non members and friends are welcome. No money will be charged or collected by the AIA-Group and no responsibility is accepted by the AIA-Group or any individual for injuries, accidents or losses.

Event organiser Roger Cummiskey email: artroger@gmail.com

About AIA-Group, Andalusian International Artists, Original Art in Spain

The Andalusian International Artists group was founded in November 2004 by professional and dedicated visual Artists from around Europe and South America, who are all living and working in southern Spain. AIA-Group objectives:

• Encourage the members to promote their artwork.
• Enhance the knowledge and skills that will assist them in their careers as Artists.
• Promote best standards as Artists between people from diverse backgrounds.
• Provide a central marketing platform for media, public relations and promotion activities to suit each individual artist member’s requirements.

The AIA-Group is self governing and has adopted a strict member selection procedure to justify and maintain their objectives combined with their demanding quality ethics. Each selected artist has an established reputation, produces work to the highest marketable quality, to agreeable aesthetic standards, in a distinct style and at affordable prices. All this to ensure the art collectors complete guarantee of satisfaction.

Visit their website for more information and details on how to join www.aia-group.net

Terra Sana Laguna Village Sunday 14th March

R U T H J O N E S P H O T O G R A P H Y

An exhibition of work by the contemporary photographer Ruth Jones

Ruth developed her skill for photography at University and then continued on her journey working alongside professional photographers before settling in Marbella. Her landscape work is unique - capturing the everyday and turning it into interesting and beautiful imagery. . .

Arrive between 12 midday and 1pm and enjoy a glass of wine with our compliments!

Live music with the fabulous Peet Rothwell from 1pm, throughout the afternoon

Fantastic fresh menu at great prices!
Superb Daily Specials!
reservations/information 951 901 050
Restaurant open daily 10am - 6pm

Festival Internacional de Arte Marbella, Artists Required, Sign Up Now!

Attention all Artists! After the resounding success of this 2009 Festival we are now taking entries for 2010 festival. The official figures for attendance of the public were 20,000 visitors. 2010 will be bigger and better. Please see entry form and rules. http://www.festivaldeartemarbella.com/uploads/fiam-artist-solicitation-eng-2010.pdf . It is important that you fill in all information and when you send your application that is you send the subscription fee of 20€.


Tras el éxito rotundo del festival de 2009, ahoro estamos teniendo las entradas para 2010 del festival. Con la cifra oficial de asistencia del publico de 20,000 visitandas. Se adjunta formulario de inscripción y normas párale 2010 Festival Internacional de Arte Marbella. Lea las normas de entrada. http://www.festivaldeartemarbella.com/uploads/fiam-solicitud-de-los-artistas-2010.pdf. Es importante que usted complete toda la información y también paga la subscripción de 20€.

Art at Terra Sana

Artist Tori Seyd is exhibiting her work at Terra Sana in central Marbella from now until mid March. She'd like to invite all the WIB Members to take a look, here's a little about her:

Tori was born in 1979 in the Orkney Islands, Scotland. She studied Industrial design at Grays school of art, University of Aberdeen, and has lived on the Costa del sol since 2001.
Describing her works as an amalgamation and metamorphosis of influences. Fusing sculpture and painting, inspired by colour combinations, tribal & ethnic cultures, circles, 3 dimensional forms... whilst combining materials and textures; ceramic, metal, wood, paint, seeds, beads, wire, string...

Trying not labelling her pieces too definitively, Tori hopes the viewer creates their own relationship to the piece, letting them "space out" without boundaries.

Prices range from 470-1900€ and 10% of the sale of any pieces will be donated to a charity working to help the Haiti Earthquake victims.

Art INXS Fuengirola 02/02-22/02

New art exhibition opening on Tuesday 2nd February with an opportunity to meet the artists in the evening of the opening day.

Location: NIXS Galería Avda Condes de San Isidro 50 (between Zara and Policía Local). Fuengirola.
Open: Monday to Saturday from 11-14 & 17-22.
Free entry.
Dates: 02/02-22/02
Opening: Meet the artists at 18 h. on Tuesday 02 February.
Artists: Elaine Carlton and Roger Cummiskey, Members of the Andalusian International Artists Group (aia-group.net)

Elaine will be displaying a range of her recent work, much of which is inspired by and reflects her love of Andalucía. Her work uses a range of textile techniques and media and an excess of fibres and threads.

In this exhibition Roger shows images in Oil and Watercolour based on local and sea scenes reflecting the everyday imagery of the area.

Art exhibition El Campanario until 20/02/10

Christian Lohman is presenting his exhibition Buddha Art at El Campanario from now until 20th February. Visit his website for details of his work http://www.christianlohman.com/ or visit the El Campanario website for more information about the exhibition http://www.elcampanarionet.com/

Sol i Luna art event 28/01/10

Special offer for all women - 2 meals for the price of 1. Visit the website http://www.soliluna-marbella2007.com/ or email daniel_soliluna@telefonica.net for more information.

Art at Malaga Airport

Margit Björklund from Sweden Roger Cummiskey, Dolores Cummiskey and Philip Magee from Ireland, Elaine Carlton, Richard Wood and Ian Hunter from the UK, all members of the Andalusian International Artists Group, exhibit a selection of their artworks at Malaga Airport from 15/01/10-30/01/10.

Key Information

Sala de Exposiciones, Espacio Didier Daurat, Málaga Airport Departures between T1 and T2

Gallery Open: Seven days 11:00-14.00 and 17.00-20.00 h.

You are invited to the opening on Saturday, 16th January at 14:00.

Artists

Margit displays original oil paintings capturing natures fascinating explosion in colour and form during the very hot and relaxed summer on the Costa del Sol. The light, the colours and the scents in southern Spain are great sources of inspiration.

Roger's paintings in watercolour take their themes from the writings and wanderings of James Joyce, in which he specializes.

Dolores exhibits stunning cross stitch on canvas reflecting many long hours of patient endeavour.

Philip is a Professional photographer who captures the ordinary in an extraordinary fashion.

Elaine will be displaying images of Andalucía with a textile twist!

Richard displays oil and watercolour paintings with themes from Andalucía and Venice.Ian shows a highly individualistic and unique style in oil that challenges the senses.

Further information is available from the Chairman, Roger Cummiskey at 952 592 652 or their web site.