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WORLD  Srimati Jadurani Dasi To Head Up Vaisnava Art Camp In Vrindavan BY DHRSTADYUMNA DAS  VRINDAVAN, INDIA, Aug 12 (VNN) — Senior Prabhupada disciple and former BBT artist, Srimati Jadurani dasi (also known affectionately as Syamarani dasi), is accepting applications (see end of this article) for the first of a series of "Vaisnava Art Camps" to be held in Vrindavan (and Puri this year also because of Purusottam Vrata Parikrama) starting September 15th, 2001. Enrollment will be limited to 20 artists for this first Camp.Applications are due by August 20th. All tuition fees are due on arrival in US Dollars. Scholarships may be available - please indicate amount needed to be subsidized on your application. The goals of this (and future) "Vaisnava Art Camp(s)" is/are: 1. To form a team of artists to create "windows to the Spiritual Sky"; as extensively instructed to her by her diksha-guru, Srila Bhaktivedanta Swami Prabhupada, and her siksha-guru, Srila Bhaktivedanta Narayana Goswami Maharaja. For an example of the standard to be achieved, please see her famous "Seva Kunja" painting. 2. To complete a set of paintings for a specific publication. We have at least 6 books in the pipeline that need at least 120 paintings in the next couple of years. The Vaisnava Art College has excellent accommodations and working facilities in Vrindavan with full-time cook, cleaner, and launderer. Although some art supplies and materials will be available and also you can purchase many materials cheaply in Mathura and Vrndavana and Delhi, still it is good if you can bring whatever paints paper, brushes, paper-pallets, turpentine, etc. you can carry without problem. The A. Schedule and B. Fee for various fall term options is as follows: A. SCHEDULE I. September 15 to October 30: Vrindavan. Developing sketches and beginning work on paintings. II. Optional: October 1 to 15: Puri. Think Tank on questions regarding Prabhupada's instructions, future concepts for other books, meetings with Srila BV Narayana Maharaja for guidance. Those who don't go to Puri may continue working in Vrindavan. Extra charges required for train fare to and from Puri and hotel/ashram accommodations there. Art Camp Fee adjusted for time away. III. Optional: November 1 to 30: Vrindavan. Braja Mandal Parikrama with Srila BV Narayana Maharaja. Separate fee for Parikrama. Art Camp fee adjusted for time away. IV. December 1 to 7: Finalize paintings, future projects, communications, and future camps in Vrindavan and abroad. V. Optional: December 7 onwards: Remain in Vrindavan and continue working on devotional art projects. If there is enough interest, help will be arranged to find permanent living and working facilities. Although at this point, Srimati Syamarani dasi will be travelling internationally for most of the year, she will be available by email for continuing guidance. B. FEE The ADMISSION FEE described below covers ONLY the Vrindavan portion and includes room, prasadam (3 times a day - light breakfast and dinner, or as desired), local transportation to and from the living quarters to the studios, and materials. Depending on the final number of attendees or unforeseen financial circumstances, there may be up to a 20% refund or surcharge. This FEE DOES NOT include (that is, you must make and pay your own arrangements separately): *Transportation to and from India *Transportation within India (except locally in Vrindavan) *OR, any expenses for Puri or Braja Mandala Parikramas. These costs will have to be handled individually and separately. As seen below, the FEE is adjusted for the variable costs, but not the fixed costs, for these differences in scheduling. 1.Vrindavan ONLY from September 15th to December 7th (12 weeks/84 days) with NO participation in the Puri and NO Braja Mandala Parikramas. That is, the attendee will remain in Vrindavan and paint the whole 12 weeks. Fee for entire 84 days in Vrindavan: $600. 2.Vrindavan (from September 15th to 29th - 15 days, then October 17th to December 7th - 52 days, AND Puri (from September 30th to October 16th - 17 days) but NO Braja Mandala Parikrama. That is, the attendee will participate in the Puri Parikrama but NOT the Braja Mandala Parikrama. Fee for 67 days in Vrindavan: $525. AGAIN, this does NOT include any expenses for such things as train/plane fare from Delhi to Puri and return, or accommodations and bhoga in Puri. 3.Vrindavan (from September 15th to October 31st - 47 days, and December 1st to 7th - 7 days) AND Braja Mandala Parikrama (from November 1st to November 30th - 30 days), but NO Puri. Fee for 54 days in Vrindavan: $475. AGAIN, this does NOT include any expenses such as Braja Mandala Parikrama fees which must be paid directly to its own organizers. And this also means that the attendee will not be utilizing any of the facilities of the Art Camp during those 30 days. 4.Vrindavan (from September 15th to September 29th - 15 days, October 17th to October 31st - 15 days, and December 1st to December 7th - 7 days) AND Puri (time from September 30th to October 16th - 17 days) AND Braja Mandala Parikrama (from November 1st to November 30th - 30 days). Fee for 37 days in Vrindavan: $400. AGAIN, includes all room, prasadam, local transportation to and from the living quarters to the studios, and materials for the 37 days in Vrindavan only; it DOES NOT INCLUDE Puri and Braja Mandala Parikrama fees/accomodations, or train/plane fare from Delhi to Puri and return, or accommodations in Puri. NOTE: All dates and times subject to change without notice. All train travel dates subject to availability. No refunds after Camp begins unless bona-fide emergency, medical or otherwise. Patrons of the devotional arts are needed to financially help talented but poor artists to achieve their full devotional potential by attending these Vaisnava Art Camps. Contact Dhrstadyumna das at ddas@att.net on how you can help and how the Art College can reciprocate - "dadati pratigrnatiÉ." APPLICATION requirements: 1.Send the following information by email to both syamarani108@yahoo.com, syamarani@hotmail.com, and ddas@att.net, or fill in an online application form at www.gaudiya.net/art http://www.gaudiya.net/art. 2.Full Legal (Passport) Name: a.Initiated Name: b.Age: c.Gender: d.Residential Street Address: e.City: f.State/Region/Province (if applicable): g.Country: h.Postal Code: i.Mailing Address if different from Residential: j.Telephone number(s) including Country Code and City Code clearly delineated: k.Email address(es): 3.Resume (curriculum vitae) a.Education: b.Training: c.Employment: d.Exhibitions: e.Website: f.Clients: 4.2 or 3 samples of your work in .jpg format. 5.Request for financial aid: a.How much? b.For what - room and board, travel, air fare? 6.Special Considerations/Needs: Dietary, Health, Physically challenged, children, etc. 7.A brief statement of your goal in attending the Camp in addition to completing a painting: 8.A brief statement of your devotional and personal background: 9.Which Program listed above you are interested in: a.Vrindavan only $600 b.Vrindavan and Puri only $525 c.Vrindavan and Braja Mandala Parikrama only $475 d.Vrindavan, Puri and Braja Mandala Parikrama $400 10.Are you interested in residence in Vrindavan as a devotee artist? 11.All work product will become the property of "Vaisnava Art Camp" or related entity unless you wish to discuss alternative proposal(s). Please articulate clearly your alternative proposal(s). IMPORTANT NOTE: We apologize for the late publication of this announcement due to factors beyond our control. If time/financial considerations prevent you from considering this fall's Camp, please indicate which of the following places in the world and times of year would be more convenient for you to attend. However, as a caveat, the only guaranteed location at this time will be in Vrindavan in the fall: 1.West Coast USA/Canada 2.East Coast USA/Canada 3.UK 4.Europe 5.UK 6.Russia 7.India 8.Australia 9.New Zealand 10.Hawaii 11.Other: Please specify where. A.January to March B.April to June C.July to August D.September to December E.Other: Please specify what approx. 6 week period. Thank you for your interest and participation. Sri Sri Guru Gaurangau Jayatau!  Comment on this storyContact VNN about this storySend this story to a friend
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