1. Designer Christmas Unique Artisan Christmas Trees Artistic Contest & Noble Sale

2. What is Designer Christmas? A creativity contest open to students of Arts & Humanities and independent artists who are challenged to showcase their talent to compete for the best artisan Christmas Tree design and win attractive ( cash ) prizes from DEC + excellency recognition by design-gourmets !

3. Contest Prizes I Prize10.000 HRN II Prize5.000 HRN III Prize2.500 HRN All winners also get a free Young Artist Scholarship for participation at the 2-week Chapeau Art Residency in summer 2016.

4. 3 stages of Designer Christmas I Call-out for artists & selection of works [13 November – 3 December 2015] II Exhibition & silent auction open for 2 weeks [4 December – 18 December 2015] III La Grande Finale: Live Auction sale of TOP 50 Christmas trees & Winner Awards [18 December 2015]

5. Because Art Matters. More so – the Young Ukrainian Artists. Social cause Designer Christmas is a ‘stand up & speak up’ platform for young aspiring artists to showcase their unique talent & get tangible recognition. Noble scope Buy a Christmas Tree and 50% of your purchase* goes to support Young Artist Scholarships at Chapeau Art Residency –- a unique Summer Camp incubator for creative discovery, artistic experiment and community building in Ukraine. (*the other 50% of purchase are reimbursed to the creator)

6. Make art, not war. resgiter now contact Alexandra Havronska tel. 093-094-23-12 chapeauresidency@gmail.com