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FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions
"world bodypainting festival"
| General questions |
| Questions for artists |
| Questions about photography |
Here you'll find a list of frequently asked questions concerning
the festival.
We will keep the list up to date.
General questions
| Where can we stay ? |
| Lake Millstätter See caters for all interests. Hotels, guesthouses, pensions, holiday flats or camping sites. The local tourist information in Seeboden www.seeboden.at is pleased to be of further help. The lake Millstatt Homepage www.millsee.info gives more information and impressions. |
| Can we camp on the festival grounds ? |
| No. But arround the festival area there are campsites. Camping Haupt, Camping Penker, Camping Winkler, and also Camping Ferienpark Lieseregg Send your booking requests to seeboden.tourist@ktn.gde.at |
| I don't know anybody who could paint me. Can I just come to the festival and be a model ? |
| Yes, of course! There are also artists who don't have a model with them.
The sooner the organizers know who would like to be a model, the more
professional the results will be, as the artist gets the chance to work
with the model beforehand. |
| Is there an official entry form you could send me ? |
| Of course. Send us your name and address and we'll put it in the post. |
| How can I reach Seeboden by train or by plane ? |
| Look up "arriving" in the menu, where you will find travel routes for car, train or plane journeys. The Intercity train station for Lake Millstätter See is "Spittal/Millstätter See". The nearest airports are Klagenfurt (ca. 80 Km) and Salzburg (ca. 160 Km). |
| The festival lasts for several days so is there painting every day ? |
| No, the festival's programme will have various highlights. On certain days, workshops for artists and photographers, and/or entertainment programmes will take place. There are three main days from Friday to Sunday where the World Awards and Special Awards were presented. |
| Is the event open to the public ? |
| Yes. Everybody can come. The entrance fee for adults on the main days
is € 8. Details about more days and special tickets can
be found here. This does not, of course, apply to participants, models, photographers etc. |
| I'm having trouble getting there, is there any chance of getting a lift with someone ? |
| We've installed a "travel exchange" to help here. Anyone looking for a lift, or offering to give a lift from a certain place, will be placed on a list. Just mail us and we'll enter you as "offerer" or " seeker" on our homepage. |
| Where are the festival grounds, is there a local map ? |
| The festival grounds are at the end of Seeboden, in the Klauber
Park, next to the "Meixner" Lido(beach). We'd be glad to send
a local map by post. |
| Is there more than only bodypainting ? |
| Yes. During the festival main days we have all day a huge entertainment program on stage. Live music, shows, concerts, DJ's, Festival TV, night program and the finals with a huge music synchronized fireworks are on. A detailed program can be found here. |
Questions for artists
| Who can take part in the Bodypainting Contest - the "World Bodypainting Award"? |
| Anybody who thinks that the shown artworks in the galleries can be done
by him/her as well, can participate in the contest. The jury will be judging
in a separate marquee, before the stage presentation takes place. You have to accept the rules and pay a deposit to attend. Alternatively you can choose a semi professional category that is also presented within the festival main days. |
| Is it necessary to register to come to the festival ? |
| Yes. You must register if you want to participate in the Contest. This
year we have to ask for a deposit of €uro 50,-. You get the full
deposit, including a present at the accreditation tent back. You'll find a registration form here |
| What do I have to bring with me ? |
| Bring all necessary materials and equipment with you. A stall, podium, benches etc. will be provided by us. |
| What do the models have to wear ? What is allowed and what isn't ? |
| The models must be wearing a slip when being painted. The upper part of the body can be left unclothed. |
| How many models have to be painted ? |
| This is up to the artist to decide. Most artists in the contest concentrate on 1 to 2 models. |
| Is there a team competition as well ? |
| No. During the Bodypainting Contest an artist may work with a maximum of one assistant. |
| Can amateurs come to the festival too ? |
| The Festival is a meeting-place for bodypainters. We offer for both professionals as well as amateurs different categories. |
| Can I take part in the contest in more than one category ? |
| Yes, as long the contests are not at the same time. To participate in both, World Award and Semi Pro Award is not possible. Either you are professional or semi. |
| Is there a electricity supply available for compressors ? |
| Yes. The festival grounds are wired up with 220V connections. These are only a few metres from the working spaces. To be on the safe side, bring an extension cord with you. |
| Is there an entrance fee for the World Bodypainting Award ? |
| No, but this year we have to ask for a deposit of €uro 50,-. You get the full deposit, including a present at the accreditation tent back. |
| At what point does "special effects" apply in the contest ? |
| Please read carefully the artist guidlines for the World Bodypainting Award. Here you'll find specific rules for each category. You can download the PDF file in the Download section. |
| Is it allowed to use false eye lashes and coloured eye lenses in the brush/sponge category ? |
| Yes. |
| I'm competing in brush and sponge, and I was wondering, if I can use spray paint, to color big areas? |
| No, its not allowed. If you use spray paint you have to start in the airbrush category. The only spray you could use is to fix the colour or glitter spray. |
| Can I bring my own stall with me to paint ? |
| We have for each artist nice tents to work under them. The tents will be allocated by us. |
| Can I use my own music for the stage presentation of the model ? |
| Yes. The resident DJ's have plenty of great stuff, but you can bring along you own CD by all means. Just give it to the DJ before going on stage. |
| Can I drive directly into the grounds with a car/transporter ? |
| Not this year! There's an own car park next to the grounds especially for artists, and the equipment must be transferred from here (50 - 100 metres). Could be that someone has a car to show off though - fantastic airbrush?? ;-) |
| If I am an artist, can I photograph my model in the restricted area ? |
| Yes. The models should go to the restricted area, so that some great photos of them can be taken without any distractions. The artists themselves obviously have free access to this area. |
Questions about photography
| Are you allowed to photograph or make video films on the festival grounds ? |
| Yes. The festival grounds are open to everyone and therefore public. There is a special area for photographers and film-makers, which is only available to those who have registered as participants. |
| Do I have the permission to use the photo material ? |
| Registered photographers are allowed to use the photos for other photo competitions, exhibitions or publishings in any medias (except erotic magazines). Therefore we have a contract between the organizer and any models. It's not allowed to use the photos for commercial use. (e.g. the photos are not allowed to be taken for a advertising campaign of a product.) |
| Can anyone take part in the Photo Contest, the "World Bodypainting Photo Award"? |
| You need to register for the Photo Contest to take part. Tickets are limited, so registering soon. |
| How do I get the photo catalogue, which will be printed when the festival has finished ? |
| The photo catalogue will be sent to any participant, photographer as well as artists, of the festival. The catalogue will be printed in the end of november / beginning december (Afterwards the photocompetition "World Bodypainting Photo Award" has been judged) |
| Do I have to use the material of the sponsor to take part in the photo contest ? |
| No, there is no restriction to use the sponsores material. Sure the sponsor would be happy but please feel free to use your desired material. |
| Do I have to be a member of a national photographic association or the FIAP (Federation Internationale de L'art photografique) ? |
| No, there is no restriction on being member of any photo organisation in the world. You can take part in the contest also as a hobby photographer. You just have to have the photo ticket. |