Ustanova Velenjska knjižna fundacija (UVKF)
Kopališka 3, SI-3320 Velenje
Phone386 (0) 3 587 0920
Managed byMunicipality of Velenje
Srečko Meh, President
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| − | [[Velenje Literary Foundation]] (UVKF) was established in [[established::2001]] by [[Municipality of Velenje]] on the initiative of the poet [[Ivo Stropnik]] to support book publishing, reading and language culture in Velenje and elsewhere in Slovenia. In addition to publishing and promoting literary and artistic works, humanities and social sciences literature and | + | [[Velenje Literary Foundation]] (UVKF) was established in [[established::2001]] by [[Municipality of Velenje]] on the initiative of the poet [[Ivo Stropnik]] to support book publishing, reading and language culture in Velenje and elsewhere in Slovenia. In addition to publishing and promoting literary and artistic works, humanities and social sciences literature and research, its priorities include organising literary festivals and meetings. The activities are funded by [[Municipality of Velenje]] and have attracted some [[Ministry of Culture]] and [[Slovenian Book Agency]] grants as well as donations from sponsors and sales of books. |
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==Lirikonfest== | ==Lirikonfest== | ||
| − | The central event held under the auspices of the Literary Foundation is the international festival [[Lirikonfest]], part of which is also Herberstein's Literary Meeting of Slovene Writers. The meeting features various symposia and involves the participation of more than 100 guests, theoreticians, translators and artists from Slovenia and abroad. | + | The central event held under the auspices of the Literary Foundation is the international festival [[Lirikonfest]], part of which is also Herberstein's Literary Meeting of Slovene Writers. The meeting features various symposia and involves the participation of more than 100 guests, theoreticians, translators and artists from Slovenia and abroad. The Foundation organises readings of Slovene and translated poetry called Lirikon(fest) Tastings [Lirikon(fest)ove degustacije], touring Slovenia and foreign festivals. |
| − | The Foundation organises readings of Slovene and translated poetry called Lirikon(fest) Tastings [Lirikon(fest)ove degustacije], touring Slovenia and foreign festivals. | ||
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
| − | In cooperation with the literary association Velenika, it presents the international Pretnar Award to ambassadors of Slovene literature and language abroad and the Cup of Immortality [Čaša nesmrtnosti], an award for outstanding oeuvres of poetry or poetic drama for youth by Slovene authors that have left a mark on 21st century literature. | + | In cooperation with the literary association Velenika, it presents the international [[Pretnar Award]] to ambassadors of Slovene literature and language abroad and the [[Cup of Immortality Award|Cup of Immortality]] [Čaša nesmrtnosti], an award for outstanding oeuvres of poetry or poetic drama for youth by Slovene authors that have left a mark on 21st century literature. |
| − | ==International | + | ==International literary residencies== |
Velenje Literary Foundation arranges international literary residencies for Slovene and foreign authors, translators and international mediators of contemporary literature and art with a view to supporting their creative work and promoting international cooperation in the Slovene literary space. During their creative stay, guests introduce themselves to the public through presentations and interviews. | Velenje Literary Foundation arranges international literary residencies for Slovene and foreign authors, translators and international mediators of contemporary literature and art with a view to supporting their creative work and promoting international cooperation in the Slovene literary space. During their creative stay, guests introduce themselves to the public through presentations and interviews. | ||
==Publications== | ==Publications== | ||
The foundation publishes three book collections: Belodvorski, featuring literature for adults, A Chocolate with a Book [Čokolada s knjigo], aimed at children and young people, and Home and Thought [Dom in misel], consisting of monograph publications on Slovenia. In the international magazine ''Rp. Lirikon21'' for 21st century poetry and [[Lirikonfest]] they welcome Slovene and foreign contributions in poetry and translations. | The foundation publishes three book collections: Belodvorski, featuring literature for adults, A Chocolate with a Book [Čokolada s knjigo], aimed at children and young people, and Home and Thought [Dom in misel], consisting of monograph publications on Slovenia. In the international magazine ''Rp. Lirikon21'' for 21st century poetry and [[Lirikonfest]] they welcome Slovene and foreign contributions in poetry and translations. | ||
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== See also == | == See also == | ||
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== External links == | == External links == | ||
| − | *[http://www.lirikonfest.si/ Lirikonfest website website] | + | *[http://www.lirikonfest.si/ Lirikonfest website website] (in Slovenian) |
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Revision as of 21:17, 5 August 2011
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Lirikonfest
The central event held under the auspices of the Literary Foundation is the international festival Lirikonfest, part of which is also Herberstein's Literary Meeting of Slovene Writers. The meeting features various symposia and involves the participation of more than 100 guests, theoreticians, translators and artists from Slovenia and abroad. The Foundation organises readings of Slovene and translated poetry called Lirikon(fest) Tastings [Lirikon(fest)ove degustacije], touring Slovenia and foreign festivals.
Awards
In cooperation with the literary association Velenika, it presents the international Pretnar Award to ambassadors of Slovene literature and language abroad and the Cup of Immortality [Čaša nesmrtnosti], an award for outstanding oeuvres of poetry or poetic drama for youth by Slovene authors that have left a mark on 21st century literature.
International literary residencies
Velenje Literary Foundation arranges international literary residencies for Slovene and foreign authors, translators and international mediators of contemporary literature and art with a view to supporting their creative work and promoting international cooperation in the Slovene literary space. During their creative stay, guests introduce themselves to the public through presentations and interviews.
Publications
The foundation publishes three book collections: Belodvorski, featuring literature for adults, A Chocolate with a Book [Čokolada s knjigo], aimed at children and young people, and Home and Thought [Dom in misel], consisting of monograph publications on Slovenia. In the international magazine Rp. Lirikon21 for 21st century poetry and Lirikonfest they welcome Slovene and foreign contributions in poetry and translations.
See also
External links
- Lirikonfest website website (in Slovenian)
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