On August 22, the first Qingdao International Watercolor Festival kicked off on the bank of Fushan Bay. Excellent watercolor works from home and abroad "compete with each other", demonstrating the diversity and full charm of watercolor art, and presenting a colorful artistic feast.
Schedule of Events
1.Schedule of Events:
(1) August 22nd to 26th, 2023 - Qingdao International Conference Center
(2) August 27th to September 18th, 2023 - Qingdao Publishing Group
(3) August 28th to 31st, 2023 - International Plein Air Base in Northern China, Zuoquan, Shanxi
2. Organizational Institutions:
Guidance Unit: Publicity Department of the Qingdao Municipal Committee of the Communist Party of China
Host Units: Committee on Cultural, Historical Data and Study of Qingdao Municipal Committee of the Chinese
People's Political Consultative Conference; Qingdao Federation of Literary and Art Circles; Qingdao Municipal
Bureau of Culture and Tourism; Qingdao Tourism Group Co., Ltd; Qingdao Publishing Group Co., Ltd
Organizing Units: Association of Qingdao Artists; Shandong Art Center of International Watercolor Society;
Qingdao Painting Academy; Qingdao Publishing Group; International Plein-Air Base in Northern China, Zuoquan,
Shanxi
The dialogue with color, the blending of emotion and rhyme, and the smart and soft artistic expression have attracted many creators and appreciators. The long coastline, red tiles, green trees, blue sea and blue sky, romantic European-style street scenes... In the eyes of industry insiders, Qingdao is undoubtedly a natural "material library" for watercolor painting and the best place for sketching. After hundreds of years of experience, Qingdao watercolor has forged a unique "mountain and sea painting style", which has had an important influence in the national painting circle. Gradually, there is a saying that "Look at Shandong for Chinese watercolor, and look at Qingdao for Shandong watercolor". It is precisely because of the close integration between watercolor and the city that Qingdao has proposed the development goal of creating an urban cultural brand as a "watercolor capital". How to describe this colorful new cultural business card to make the city more colorful and exciting?
Integration of culture and tourism. Watercolor includes unique and advantageous resources with greater extension and expansion value, and has the inherent advantage of integrated development. By building a watercolor wall painting art village, creating a watercolor sketching town, and establishing a watercolor cultural market, we will build colorful art symbols for the city and enrich the watercolor cultural tourism scene. Carry out watercolor famous artist art travel plans, as well as more public participation characteristic watercolor cultural tourism projects, combine natural and cultural landscapes with artistic sketches, and integrate art into the city and life. Take a ride on the wind. The highland of Qingdao watercolor was formed in the process of cultural exchanges between China and the West and in the cultural wave of "the spread of Western learning to the east". It was born with an "international style". For Qingdao, watercolor is a rare opportunity, and we must strive to create a cultural and artistic brand that is compatible with Qingdao's status and has first-class influence in the country. Qingdao is planning a series of overseas watercolor cultural exchange activities to contribute the power of watercolor to telling Chinese stories. The first Qingdao International Watercolor Festival attracted many audiences at home and abroad
The vividness of watercolor continues to inspire the city's love and pursuit of art. Looking forward to more wonderful "chemical reactions" between watercolor and Qingdao. Let the romance of "using water as a medium" open up a new path for Qingdao's contemporary art to the world.
Dr. Hong Shan
IWS Vice President
IWS China President
Atanur Dogan
IWS Founder and President
Collaborative Creation of an Panorama Scroll by Domestic and International Artists
Invite 50 artists from both domestic and international backgrounds to jointly create a watercolor Panorama scroll,
fostering exchanges in watercolor art and deepening international friendships.
Phase 6: International Watercolor Masters Depicting Qingdao
Engage in in-depth field trips and creation activities in various locations and beautiful villages in Qingdao.
Highlight the vast seascape of Shinan District, the majestic mountain and sea views of Laoshan District, the
picturesque scenery of Fushan District in the north, and the cultural landscapes of Licang District. Focus on
depicting the charm and urban features represented by Shanhai City and Qingdao's distinctiveness. Organize
domestic and international artists to create a watercolor scroll featuring major attractions in Qingdao.
Auction and International Original & Derivative Art Market During the event, hold an art auction and art market for the Qingdao International Watercolor Festival, creating the country's first international derivative art market for watercolor paintings and igniting the interactive trading market for watercolor art.
Art Forum and Cultural Exchange
During the event, host the Qingdao International Watercolor Festival Summit Forum, where artist representatives from over 60 countries will discuss Qingdao's watercolor art and impressions, providing suggestions and insights for the development of Qingdao's culture and watercolor art.
Exhibition Tour
After the main exhibition activities, embark on a nationwide exhibition tour. The first stop will be at the Qingdao Publishing Art Gallery, followed by the second phase of activities at the " International Plein-Air Base in NorthernChina" at Zuoquan, Shanxi, from August 28, 2023