Ridgefield, USA The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum The Hall Curatorial Fellowship
for citizens of a country other than the United States of America http://www.aldrichart.org/about/hallfellowship.php The Hall Curatorial Fellowship program is intended to offer an exceptional opportunity to a visiting international curator to gain United States curatorial experience in a United States museum setting, and to support the professional development of curators. In order to bring an international perspective to the Museums curatorial practice, the Hall Fellow will be primarily responsible for curating an original exhibition in keeping with the Museums mission, overseeing its installation at The Aldrich, and the development of appropriate complementary cultural and educational programs. The Hall Curatorial Fellowship program is NOT a residency program. Applicants are invited to submit a proposal for a solo or group exhibition of contemporary art created within the past five years, the proposed exhibition must be his/her original idea and has not previously been presented; in accordance with the guidelines under How to Apply For a Fellowship. All forms of visual art, with no media restrictions, are eligible. The exhibition should be an original idea of interest to viewers of all ages, which offers the opportunity for a United States exhibition to an international emerging and mid-career artist(s). The applicant should describe the concept of the exhibition, appropriate participating artist(s), and create a feasible budget not in excess of US$70,000 for the project. American citizens are not eligible to receive the Fellowship; eligible curators must be citizens of a country other than the United States of America; they also must currently live and work in a country other than the United States of America. Applications are due on February 15, 2008. Please note, this opportunity is not intended to fund research for the completion of an academic degree; and is not a residency program. The Aldrich will pay the actual costs of the exhibition, not to exceed US$70,000, from its exhibition fund. The Fellowship period will run from June 1, 2008 to December 31, 2009. The exhibition will be on view from September 2009 through February 2010. An applicant for the Hall Curatorial Fellowship must: Be a citizen of a country other than the United States of America Currently live and work in a country other than the United States of America Be a full-time art professional, or currently devoting a significant part of his/her professional life to creating, organizing, or analyzing contemporary art, with the objective of full-time employment in the field Be proficient in English (verbal and written) Have had prior experience as the curator or co-curator of at least three professional exhibitions of contemporary art Be able to travel to the United States of America It is the sole responsibility of the fellow to secure the necessary permissions to travel to and work in the United States, including: proper permissions, paperwork, (visa) licenses, and insurance to enter, function, and travel within the US. It is important to begin proceedings as soon as the Fellow is announced. data limita: 15/02/08 Kontakt: The Aldrich Contemporary Art Museum 258 Main Street CT 06877 USA tel: 203.438.4519 fax: 203.438.0198 [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.aldrichart.org sursa:artservis -- Moldova Young Artists Association "Oberliht" http://www.oberliht.org.md . . . . . . . . . . . http://idash.org/mailman/listinfo/oberlist portal informational pentru arta si cultura din Moldova information gateway for arts and culture from Moldova _______________________________________________ oberlist mailing list [email protected] http://idash.org/mailman/listinfo/oberlist
