BANDO DI CONCORSO
XVII Concorso Internazionale
dei Madonnari
Nocera Superiore
dal 15 al 19 Maggio 2015
The competition will take place on Via Vincenzo Russo in Nocera Superiore. The works will form
a carpet of diamonds for the Passage of the Solemn Procession of Maria SS. Constantinople and
St. Paschal Baylon. The theme of the 2015 competition is: "The Ascension of Jesus into Heaven."
The Acts of the Apostles recounts this episode, the final separation of the Lord Jesus from his disciples and
from this world (cf. Acts 1:2-9). The Gospel of Matthew, however, reports Jesus’ mandate to his disciples:
the invitation to go out, to set out in order to proclaim to all nations his message of salvation (cf. Mt 28:1620). “To go” or, better, “depart” becomes the key word of today’s feast: Jesusdeparts to the Father and
commands his disciples to depart for the world.
Jesus departs, he ascends to Heaven, that is, he returns to the Father from whom he had been sent to the
world. He finished his work, thus, he returns to the Father. But this does not mean a separation, for he
remains forever with us, in a new way. By his ascension, the Risen Lord draws the gaze of the Apostles —
and our gaze — to the heights of Heaven to show us that the end of our journey is the Father. He himself
said that he would go to prepare a place for us in Heaven. Yet, Jesus remains present and active in the
affairs of human history through the power and the gifts of his Spirit; he is beside each of us: even if we do
not see him with our eyes, He is there! He accompanies us, he guides us, he takes us by the hand and he
lifts us up when we fall down. The risen Jesus is close to persecuted and discriminated Christians; he is close
to every man and woman who suffers. He is close to us all; he is here, too, with us in the square; the Lord is
with us! Do you believe this? Then let’s say it together: the Lord is with us!
When Jesus returns to Heaven, he brings the Father a gift. What is the gift? His wounds. His body is very
beautiful, no bruises, no cuts from the scourging, but he retains his wounds. When he returns to the Father
he shows him the wounds and says: “behold Father, this is the price of the pardon you have granted”.
When the Father beholds the wounds of Jesus he forgives us forever, not because we are good, but
because Jesus paid for us. Beholding the wounds of Jesus, the Father becomes most merciful. This is the
great work of Jesus today in Heaven: showing the Father the price of forgiveness, his wounds. This is the
beauty that urges us not to be afraid to ask forgiveness; the Father always pardons, because he sees the
wounds of Jesus, he sees our sin and he forgives it.
But Jesus is present also through the Church, which He sent to extend his mission. Jesus’ last message to his
disciples is the mandate to depart: “Go therefore and make disciples of all nations” (Mt 28:19). It is a clear
mandate, not just an option! The Christian community is a community “going forth”, “in departure”. More
so: the Church was born “going forth”. And you will say to me: what about cloistered communities? Yes,
these too, for they are always “going forth” through prayer, with the heart open to the world, to the
horizons of God. And the elderly, the sick? They, too, through prayer and union with the wounds of Jesus.
To his missionary disciples Jesus says: “I am with you always, to the close of the age” (v. 20). Alone, without
Jesus, we can do nothing! In Apostolic work our own strengths, our resources, our structures do not suffice,
even if they are necessary. Without the presence of the Lord and the power of his Spirit our work, though it
may be well organized, winds up being ineffective. And thus, we go to tell the nations who Jesus is.
And together with Jesus Mary our Mother accompanies us. She is already in the house of the Father, she is
the Queen of Heaven and this is how we invoke her during this time; as Jesus is with us, so too she walks
with us; she is the Mother of our hope. (Pope Francis, Regina Coeli, June 1, 2014)
1. You can create both original paintings, copies of famous works, the only technique
of chalk, painted on the road; the background can be made of various materials. Any other
technique used is not allowed. Is not allowed the use of dusting, or mold, or brush but only the grid.
2. The extent of the framework may vary from a minimum of 2 x 2 to a maximum of 3 (length) x
2.80 (width).
3. The realization of the paintings will begin Friday, May 15, 2015 at 16:00
continuing along the night and ending Saturday, May 16, 2015 by 17:00 in order
to allow the arrangement and cleaning of the spaces and the street. The artists are asked to
maintain and keep clean their own painting and the surrounding space.
4. From this edition there will be a section for young artists and a section for parishes
who have a refund flat rate of 20 €;
5. The artists madonnari are required to stop work from 19.00 till 20.00 of
Friday to allow the Mass with the blessing of the chalk. It Will Be
provided to each participant, material to protect your work from the elements, those
did not care of the realized, or neglects to cover it when it leaves the work for meals or
rest or after the completion of the same, will not be entitled to any refund or
contribution. Who does not complete the work within the stipulated time, will not be entitled to any
refund. In case it is necessary to continue the work beyond the time established, due to
inclement weather or unforeseen events, the artists are expected, after a rest period, in
complete the work or to restore it.
6. In the event of adverse weather conditions, will be prepared coverage with gazebos.
7. The station number will be assigned by the secretariat, Friday, May 15 pm
14:00 in the order of presentation of the entry forms. To Magister, the most
recent, will be awarded the first stations.
8. The competition will have a double a jury of experts and the other formed by visitors
The painting also can vote online.
9. The award ceremony will take place May 19, 2015 during the "Grand Gala Award XVII
International Competition of Pavement of Nocera Superiore ", with the following prizes: 3
1st Prize Jury Expert: € 400 more plate recognition;
2nd Prize Jury Expert: € 200 more plate recognition;
1st Prize Jury: 400 € more recognition plaque;
2nd Prize Jury: 200 € more recognition plaque;
1st Prize Jury Online: 100 € more recognition plaque;
2nd Prize Jury Online: 50 € more recognition plaque;
Special Award to the memory of "Maurizio Pecoraro" to Category Winner Young;
Special Prize to the winner of the category Parishes ;
1st Prize Jury for the Youth section 100 € more recognition plaque ;
1 School Classified Jury Experts - Targa recognition and delivery Chalk Gold;
2nd Classified School Jury Experts - Targa recognition.
All participants will be given a certificate of merit during the Gala Awards ceremony.
10. The International Competition of Pavement is a race artistic, so there is no
work performance by the participants, who are not entitled to any
correspondence of artistic performance or professional. Pavement to participants will be
bestowed a contribution towards the costs incurred differentiated by categories and divided by
regions: the northern regions and islands (Piedmont, Lombardy, Veneto, Liguria, Emilia-Romagna,
Sicily and Sardinia) will receive € 200, the central regions (Tuscany, Marche, Umbria,
Abruzzo and the provinces of Vibo Valentia, Reggio Calabria, Brindisi and Lecce) will receive € 150, the
neighboring regions to Campania (Lazio, Molise, Basilicata and the provinces of Cosenza, Crotone,
Catanzaro, Foggia, Barletta, Bari and Taranto) will receive € 100. We recommend that the presentation of
documented expenses in order to facilitate the reimbursement of expenses. Campani to be bestowed only
contribution by categories.
11. The artists foreigners who are in Italy for various reasons, will be bestowed the same
contribution and reimbursement established for Italian artists. The pavement artists from various parts
Europe will be given a comprehensive contribution of 350 €, for coming madonnari
from all other parts of the world the contribution of € 450 will be comprehensive. Shall prevail
transport document (air ticket, train ticket, received highway) for the
trip just carried out to determine the extent of the expenses.
12. "Magister Madomnaris" receive € 100, the "Maximus Madomnaris" receive € 50, the
"Minimus Madomnaris" receive € 25.
13. The attendance fee can be collected only from Saturday, May 16, 2015 18:00
at 20.00 at the Parish Church.
14. We consider Magister Madomnaris those who are classified in the first
previous editions of the competition is for the jury of experts for the jury.
15. The panel of experts, appointed by the Association, will perform various inspections from Friday
afternoon to Saturday afternoon. At the conclusion of the work, will evaluate all
paintings based on technical criteria, artistic, beauty of the painting, and responsiveness to the topic
commitment of the artist in the work, this will split the artists
Maximus and Minimus Madomnaris Madomnaris. In the case where a Magister Madomnaris not
fall between Maximus lose the category and their privileges.
16. The winners of the competition, both for the jury of experts that popular, will receive the prize
only after playing the winning work on canvas, or other material that may be
stored in order of exposure in the Parish Museum of the International Competition of
street painter of Nocera Superiore. The extent of the framework will be 70x100 cm.
17. Children under 14 years old can participate only if accompanied by teachers
of schools attended. They will be called "Puer Madomnaris" and 4
realize their works Saturday, May 16, 2015 from 7:30 to 17:00, in the spaces they
assigned. The number will be assigned to the leaders, at the secretariat of reception in Via
Vincenzo Russo. The works will be evaluated only by the jury of experts. A
Chalk Gold winner will be given to the student body that will save until next year.
18. The artists who come from outside the region can take advantage of free room and board,
on request with the appropriate form.
19. An essential condition for participation in the competition is subject to the presentation of
sketch of the painting, the size of which must be 21x30 cm (sheet a4). If the sketch is not
will be responsive to the theme, the parent will be notified and will submit another,
provided that in the time allowed (see paragraph 23 of this announcement).
20. The Association for the International Competition of street painter "St. Paschal Baylon" and
Parish Maria SS. Constantinople in Nocera Superiore reserve all rights on the use
image made in the work, as well as sketches.
21. Participation in the Contest constitutes acceptance of this call in every
part, otherwise excluded from the competition itself, so we only accept entry forms
subscribed.
22. In order to improve the organization of the contest, suggestions and complaints,
should be accepted only in writing.
23. The application form, filled in all its parts, and especially signed, must
received no later than April 30, 2015. It will be delivered by hand, by post with
A / R to the following address: Parish Maria SS. Constantinople - Via Pecorari
84015 Nocera Superiore (SA), via fax: 0815144811 and email: [email protected]
Program
Friday, May 15, 2015 From 14:00: Rally of Pavement in the churchyard of the Church of Maria SS. of
Constantinople, where it will set the answering service and Hospitality.
16.00: Start construction of the works.
19.00: Mass in the square with Blessing of chalk.
Saturday, May 16, 2015 7:30 pm: Meet and construction start of Puer Madomnaris Via Vincenzo Russo
(Near the bakery Mom Grace).
19.00: Eucharistic Celebration.
20.30: Blessing and Inauguration of the carpet of diamonds.
Sunday, May 17, 2015 22:00 pm: Traditional Solemn Passage of the Procession of Maria SS. of
Constantinople and St. Paschal Baylon on the carpet of diamonds.
24.00: Midnight Mass.
Tuesday, May 19, 2015 21.00: Gala awards ceremony of the XVII International Competition of
Street painter of Nocera Superiore, conclude the evening a concert with an artist of national reputation.
The association for the
International Competition
Of street painter
St. Paschal Baylon