"Arts Factory" Residency at the Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory
Where: Yerevan, Armenia When: 2008/2009 Deadline: ongoing deadline ARTIST RESIDENCY will commence on August, 2008, in Yerevan, Armenia. ABOUT US Art and Cultural Studies Laboratory (ACSL) is a non-profit, non-governmental organization was established in Yerevan, Armenia and is now a leading model for similar institutions internationally. The aim of the organization is to support the development of contemporary creativity and carry out projects by international and Armenian artists to foster discussion and research into themes which are of vital importance for society and culture. Organizing artist residency, exhibitions, conferences, seminars and workshops are within the scope of our organization. ACSL promotes and diffuses contemporary creativity. A group of Armenian artists, art and cultural critics are involved in the organization which co-operates with international artists. ACSL proposes to work in collaboration with a cultural company in Ireland which is located in The Irish Gaeltacht. Cló is an artist lead initiative providing a platform for creative exchange between artists worldwide and the Gaeltacht community. It fosters the emergence of artists in the Gaeltacht through providing access to professional development services. 1. The 1 st INTERNATIONAL FORUM ON CONTEMPORARY ART (Autumn) 2. ARTIST RESIDENCY ARTS FACTORY, all the year round (12 months). This year ARTIST RESIDENCY ARTS FACTORY will commence on August, 2008, in Yerevan, Armenia. The primary aim will be for the artists to work on an agreed project in Yerevan, Armenia (North district Djrvej). However transporting the artists to a different environment is expected to have many other benefits. These include: Opportunities for a new physical environment to impact upon the artists work Cross fertilization of ideas with residents of other cultures Professional Development opportunities e.g. invitations to exhibit elsewhere The ARTS FACTORY is a major artists residency and project workshop for the promotion of contemporary and other categories of art and international exchange. Art Disciplines: Visual Arts, Curatorial, Art critical researches, Composing, Crafts, Dance, Fiction, Non Fiction, Theatre, Playwriting, Screenwriting, Film making, other (specify). Each year the ACSL is able to hold 30 individuals to participate in the ARTS FACTORY PLACE DESCRIPTION AND SUPPORT The ARTIST RESIDENCY ARTS FACTORY is located in one of the districts of Yerevan called Djrvej and has occupied 10,000 m/sq territory. The region is not far from the city center (It takes 20 minutes by car).The territory is in a suitable place away from city life and near to the countryside. The territory is enclosed with a large gate and includes two buildings; art factory and comfortable living quarters. It gives a possibility to live and work the same area. ACSL will offer twelve - month residency, commencing this year in August, 2008, to be used towards living and some material supports depending on the volume of artists works (if they dont required something specific). ACSL takes care of the territory rent in Djrvej (studios, exhibition hall, factory with all necessary equipments and tools), as well as utility expenses (gas, electricity, hot water except winter months stay heating expenses, TV-set, internet). The territory has all conveniences for land art. 1. The living house has got 4 floors. * There are two large studios on the first floor. Each of them is 12m#10m height-3,5 m (120m/sq), with a big gate. * There are four separate apartments on the 2nd and the 3rd floors (2 apartments on each floor). * Each apartment has 4 bedrooms (15m/sq each one), 2 bathrooms, 1 well living room with all conveniences (TV, furniture, telephone, internet ) and 1 kitchen with gas, hot and cold water, refrigerator and etc. * On the 4th floor there is a large multifunction studio 240 m/sq with a bathroom and barbeque place. * There is also a computer room, restroom and an open balcony with view to the Biblical Mountain Ararat. 2. The 2nd building is a factory (1152m/sq), there are plenty of multifunctional technical machines: 3 cars, 1 lorry, 3 ovens for ceramic works, computer studio (video editing, recording etc.) and a music studio (arrangement, recording of live music, mixing, mastering etc. ) with technical support. *The centre has cars for rent as well as, the cars can be rented by the artists with or without a driver. Near this factory is a fresh air studio and an old factory building, which can be used as a studio, exhibition venue or for other kind of big projects. Possible extra options: - smith craft - gold smithy - sculpture of all types - printmaking - tours to historical places of Armenia - tour to the Armenian brandy factory in Yerevan - visit to the art spaces, galleries and schools Administrator of that territory is Armen Miqaelyan, e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Criteria and Eligibility Knowledge of English is obligatory. Artists experience in giving floor talks, participating in exhibitions, seminars, workshops or panels will thus be an advantage. Evaluation On completion of the residency the selected artist will get a Certificate of participation in the ARTIST-RESIDENCY ARTS FACTORY, Booklet or Catalog on Final Exhibition and will provide a detailed report that gives an account of project completion and of all the professional activities in which the artist has engaged while in Yerevan. The report is an important resource for ACSL helping to build a picture of what is being achieved over time through similar initiatives. FEE PROCEDURE There is no an application or exhibition fee. We would love to invite all participants but we are a young non-profit organization and, unfortunately we do not have the budget which would allow us to cover travel. However, if participants can find resources to cover their travel expenses, living costs and medical insurance through an institution in their country, we will be happy to provide any official letter required. But we are ready to provide you with materials you need. We have well-provided free-charged studios for preparing art works, workshops, computer-hall, hard ware, soft ware, internet, some equipments and necessary tools. DEADLINE: We have no deadline, but all potential members have to apply to ACSL at least one month before their preferable residency date. PLEASE NOTE: *Minimal duration for Artist-Residency Arts Factory is 2 weeks. If the duration of the residency coincides with the date of International Forum on Contemporary Art (autumn) and International Annual Forum on Gender Studies Gender Trouble (spring) each member of the ARTIST-RESIDENCY ARTS FACTORY can take part in the above mentioned events. CATALOGUE 2 Catalogues will be publishing every year date to ACSL 2 events: International Forum on Contemporary Art (autumn) and International Annual Exhibition on Gender Studies Gender Trouble (spring). Besides the theoretical texts, there are small texts, photos and credits for each project. Digital type of Catalog is available, too. Where to Send your apply Please send your application package, by post or courier, to the ACSL office specifying the program title: ARTIST-RESIDENCY ARTS FACTORY PLEASE NOTE: There are 2 types of participation: by Official Invitation and filled application form. Form more information and files downloading, please visit our website: http://www.acsl.org.am or contact with Susanna Gyulamiryan, Mkrtich Tonoyan: E-MAIL: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Postal address: Susanna Gyulamiryan ACSL (T) + 374 10 64 20 47, (Mob.) + 374 91 944 783 8 Roubinyants, apt 17, Yerevan, Armenia, 0069 Mkrtich Tonoyan Mkrtich Tonoyan (T.) + 374 10 24 42 13 Susanna Gyulamiryan (Mob.) + 374 91 23 24 55, (Fax ) + 374 10 64 34 32 sursa:resartis -- 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
