FRESCO PAINTING SOCIETY

Fresco Society/Foundation is the latest initiative of Ilia Anossov and his team of talented artists. It is a plan for a nonprofit organization, dedicated to reviving the fresco tradition and reuniting the modern man and artist with his creative roots. The foundation is to open doors by the end of year 2003.

HISTORIC POINT OF REFERENCE

Fresco art has accompanied the human civilization from its very first steps in the Neolithic caves of modern France. Today, about 35 000 years later, it is a home and point of reference for multiple art forms from painting to calligraphy. It was the first medium, which explored the principles of composition, scale, and color and has marked the growth and prosperity of every culture as a companion of architects and artists. Fresco gained the position of an art form with exquisite decorative qualities and up to this day enlivens palaces, temples, homes, and even the symbol of American achievement and democracy, the White House.

Fresco Foundation is founded upon the urgent need to rediscover, restore and build upon the traditions of fresco painting. Incorporating fresco into our daily lives, homes, office and public buildings, as well as educating in the traditions of visual art are key initiatives, as more and more people around the world believe the new renaissance of fresco has begun.

MISSION STATEMENT

Fresco Foundation will develop and grow accordingly to the following commitments:

2. To make fresco accessible to the public and the artistic community through web sites or publications.

3. To establish fresco as an integral part of the contemporary cultural landscape through collaboration with architects, designers and museum curators.

4. To outreach to children and the underprivileged through various creative initiatives.

GOAL

To become an internationally recognized reference point for professionals from various fields, dedicated to supporting and sustaining the fresco tradition in all aspects of contemporary society. To be the leading research, restoration and educational institution for fresco painting worldwide.

COMMUNITY OUTREACH

The Fresco Foundation will organize and participate actively in the following primary activities to popularize its mission, integrate into the society, create an artistic forum, and gain associates and clients:

Web information sources (the Foundation’s Web Site is currently under construction)

INVOLVING THE ARTISTIC COMMUNITY

In addition Fresco Foundation will ensure the exposure of active artists, architects and fresco students via:

FUNDING

The Foundation’s primary supporter will be the Fresco Studio and School. Funds will come from tuition payments, proceeds from commissions, educational and popular videos and books, as well as private sources. I LA Design Services (iLAdesigns.com) will continue dedicating 20-25% of proceeds to aid the online TrueFresco Art Network and sponsor Fresco School. The Foundation welcomes all other organizations and individuals who wish to support its initiatives. For those who realize the significance of the fresco tradition and would like to become a part of its revival, there are several options to join in:

2. Aid the function of the foundation by providing services, materials or spaces for work

AFFILIATED ORGANISATIONS

TO SUPPORT FRESCO SOCIETY / FOUNDATION OR FOR QUESTIONS

TrueFresco.Org, a nonprofit webspace, established to host Art community, Outreach Programs and Art News Publishing Center. It is targeted to develop foundation for the Fresco Painting Society. Contemporary Fresco Art Gazette delivers Art News and Network Updates with dynamic Art Blogs on fresco painting and restoration, fine and decorative arts, sculpture, architecture and interior design. Content is published in Browser and PDA formats, syndication with RSS and XML Art feeds.

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