Flnally got the flight details, but not before a panicky email and phone call to Vilnius. Damn luggage restrictions mean having to decide between, say graphite powder or knickers… (the graphite powder won).
It’s as exciting as can be – though I can’t quite get my head around leaving my two 17 year olds in the house for seven weeks. A long list of poeple are on alert to watch out for For Sale signs, fire, or the arrival of any large sound systems…
Details from Vilnius are as follows, cut and pasted. Not thrilled about the copyright issue and I wasn’t aware that there was cash involved for work made – but I’ll know more when I get there.
Contract is still being negotiated with TV, but the main points are these:
1. Not to be late for the filming.
2. Filming is 4-5 hours a day, two-three days a week are non-filming.
3. You cannot take part in any other reality show until at least 2010.
4. The artworks you will make should, according to other reality shows, belong to producer, but it is still being discussed with producer, and will be presented to you in contract. Most probably the contract will be ready when you are in Vilnius, so it is still a question of discussion and negotiotion.
Other details:
1. The sum of money for the artworks will be revealed each week, and may vary depending on your performance.
2. You will get food two times a day, and dormitory is free. Transportation in connection with Art-o-thlon activities is covered, if you are keen on exploring Vilnius or Lithuania, you should bring some more money. As well money for any other personal expenses.
3. Internet is provided to your dormitory rooms.
4. All action should take place in Vilnius, with a few possible exeptions.
5. Bring your towel and bedding (if possible).
6. Please bring your own instruments for creating art (cameras, laptops, any specials tools you use).
The maps, attached, have significant spots on them, but I’ve no idea what they represent…
An hour, now to relax and begin the book on Lithuanian customs and etiquette that I picked up yesterday in Stanfords map shop. Their site acknowledges both Vilnius and Linz as 2009 European Capitals of Culture. Yay!
