REPOPULATE: RESIDE SSW: SUMMER RESIDENCY PROGRAMME 2004
APPLICATION INFORMATION FOR ARTISTS
This information is provided for artists wishing to apply for Scottish Sculpture Workshop's summer residency programme. Please read the following information carefully before preparing a submission. You are welcome to contact the organisation to discuss any aspect of your proposal before submission.
Funded by Scottish Arts Council Lottery, Scottish Arts Council and Aberdeenshire Council
O U R V I S I O N
Our vision for SSW is as a centre of excellence for the contemporary visual arts, that initiates and supports new creative practice, experimentation, critical debate and research through a programme of curated and open residencies and projects.
SSW: HISTORY
Established 25 years ago as an open access workshop providing facilities and accommodation for artists, SSW is located in a beautiful part of rural North East Scotland that is characterised by it's outstanding landscape, history and culture. From the outset SSW has worked with artists from around the world, and continues to build links with artists and institutions nationally and internationally.
SSW: NOW
Over the past year SSW has embarked on a major process of organisational change and development, re-examining its role and facilities in the context of contemporary practice and the needs of artists. Throughout 2004 the focus of the new team at SSW is to build a new programme of activity around those needs, working in close consultation with artists invited onto the summer residency programme.
FACILITES/RESOURCES
General
SSW provides studio and workshop space, self-catering accommodation; both shared and self-contained, communal kitchen/dining space, a small library and internet and computer facilities.
Foundry
A unique feature of SSW is the foundry, which is the only open access facility of its kind in Scotland, casting metals include iron, bronze and aluminium. Experimental practice is encouraged and training and technical support are available for any residents who are interested in exploring these facilities.
LOCATION
Culture
Resident artists will be able to draw upon the rich resources of the surrounding area: Aberdeenshire has a wealth of historical and prehistorical sites; castles, stone circles, souterrains and Pictish carved stones; tourist destinations such as distilleries and Highland Games; the heritage of the Doric Language and a landscape that varies from picturesque farmland to awe-inspiring wilderness.
Place
SSW is in the centre of the North East of Scotland, in the village of Lumsden, situated in the eastern foothills of the Grampian Mountains, not far from the Cairngorms. Lumsden is approximately 35 miles from the sea at Aberdeen on the East Coast and the same from the sea at Banff on the north coast.
THE RESIDENCY PROGRAMME
SSW is offering 6 x 1 month long residencies to visual artists. The aim of each residency is to provide the artist with the time, space and support to research ideas for new work.
Following the conclusion of the residencies, SSW aims to continue working with the artists to develop, realise and present the proposed projects.
Fully Funded Residencies
3 fully-funded residencies are offered for the month of August, and 3 during September.
For each fully-funded residency the following support is offered:
Accomodation: 1 month
Artist Fee: �1500
Travel: to and from Lumsden
Subsistence: catering will be arranged for social events during the residencies
Part Funded Residencies
3 part-funded residencies are offered for the month of August, and 3 during September.
For each part funded residency the following support is offered:
Accomodation: 1 month
Travel: to and from Lumsden
Subsistence: catering will be arranged for social events during the residencies
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
In order to apply for the 'Repopulate: Reside' residency programme please send us:
1. An email address or mobile telephone number.
2. A written proposal (no more than 1 side A4) describing:
- how you think your work might benefit from a residency at SSW
- potential projects that you would be interested in researching during the residency
3. Up to 8 slides, or other appropriate visual documentation of your recent work, with a slide list or similar description.
4. A CV
SELECTION PROCESS
Deadline for application is 30th May 2004 Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview by 8th June 2004 Interviews will be held during the week of 21st June 2004 Successful applicants will be informed by 30th June 2004
NOTES
Your submission will need to be copied and circulated - please do not staple or bind pages.
You must supply a stamped self-addressed envelope to ensure safe return of submitted material (please ensure you provide sufficient postage).
Curriculum Vitae - Your CV should be supplied on a maximum of 2 sides of A4, and include address, email address and current telephone numbers. It should include details of your education and information about relevant activities to date. Ideally this should start with the most recent activity.
Slides must be numberd, marked with your surname and must indicate orientation.
Digital images and digital video can be supplied on CD and must be and clearly marked with the your name and address.
A document list must be submitted: this needs to specify the title of the work, the size, the materials, and the date made. Each image supplied must have a corresponding entry on the list.
The decision of the selection committee is final and no correspondence will be entered into regarding the outcome of selections following notification.
SSW STAFF
Director Hilary Nicoll Residency Programme Curator Hazel McLaren Office Manager Simmone Davidson Technical Manager Peter Smith Foundry Technician Eden Jolly
CONTACT DETAILS:
SSW 1 Main Street, Lumsden, Huntly Aberdeenshire, AB54 4JN, SCOTLAND Tel: +44 (0) 1464 861372 Fax: +44 (0) 1464 861550 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Web: www.ssw.org.uk
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