Contest: Calligraphy about Moscow

Stately thy domes arose,—lofty and vast,

Thy golden palaces once glittered bright,

The eye was ravish'd with the dazzling sight,

From splendor, on to splendor hurrying fast.

(“Moscow” by C. Redding)

The new exposition of the Contemporary Museum of Calligraphy due to open on September 3, 2016 features an artwork by the French calligrapher Cyril Simon, “Moscow” (Ink on paper, cardboard, various metal tools, 46x70 cm. 2014).

We’d like to offer everyone a chance to express their love to the Russian capital, so we announce a calligraphy contest dedicated to Moscow. All the submitted works will be featured in an online exhibition on our website, and the best original works will be showcased in the Museum.

Participation guidelines:

Term for submitting artworks: 1-30 September 2016

Artworks accepted electronically or physically

Style of calligraphy: any

Technique: any

Media, instruments: any

Professional level: 2 categories: Professional and Beginner.

Artworks accepted via email: info@calligraphy-museum.com (mark “Calligraphy about Moscow”); via post: 2/1 5th Luchevoy prosek, POB 137, Moscow 107113, Russia; or bring them right to the Museum. (2/1 5th Luchevoy prosek, Sokolniki Park, Moscow)

For details call +7 495 728 7758

Contest: Calligraphy about Moscow