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Indepth Arts News: "Call for Artists: Artists Residency Programme" 2008-09-15 until 2008-11-01 Aberystwyth Arts Centre Aberystwyth, , UK United Kingdom
Applications are now being invited for the ongoing Artists’ Residency Programme at Aberystwyth Arts Centre Successful artists will be based for a period of either 3 or 6 months at Aberystwyth Arts Centre, part of Aberystwyth University, in newly built studios designed by the award winning Thomas Heatherwick. The residencies are open to UK visual artists in all disciplines including applied arts. The successful artists will receive studio space of c. 35 square metres, accommodation, and living expenses for the duration of their residency. The residency will be an opportunity for the artist to step away from the everyday constraints of life and experience time in which to develop individual artistic practice, and to exchange ideas in a creative atmosphere with people from other disciplines.
The selected artists will devote most of their time to pursuing their work, but the following will, by discussion with individual artists, be a part of the experience:
- An informal public talk by the artist about their practice
The possibility of the work being exhibited for a longer period in one of the Arts Centre Galleries will be discussed during the residency; as will the potential for any outreach/educational work should the artist wish it.
Up to three artists will be offered residencies at any one time. Other Units in the complex will be in use by a variety of creative businesses.
A residency will cover the following costs for the agreed period: cost of the Studio, including heating and lighting -accommodation arranged locally. A fixed sum for living expenses and materials will be awarded. Travel to and from Aberystwyth is borne by the artist.
The amounts currently awarded are: £100 per week living expenses to include travel during the residency period; £25 per week materials allowance.
The studios have basic furniture only. Facilities within the Arts Centre will be available by negotiation, eg. digilab equipment, darkroom, ceramics studio etc.
Applicants will be evaluated on criteria including the artistic or professional excellence of the applicant’s work; and the extent to which a residency at Aberystwyth Arts Centre will contribute to the artist’s development and be consistent with the applicant’s creative goals, and professional development.
HOW TO APPLY
Applications can be made at any time; selection meetings will be in November 2008.
Applicants should fill in the Residency application form and send it to the address listed on the form, together with the visual and printed material and references as requested.
Residency Application Forms and further Information can be downloaded from:
Aberystwyth Arts Centre, Aberystwyth University, Penglais Hill, Aberystwyth SY23 3DE
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