Aizpute, Latvia perioada: 1st 14th August 2011
Serde Serde workshop and residency centre Call for application http://www.serde.lv/?q=node/92 The Interdisciplinary art group SERDE is public association in Latvia. And it is a platform for international and cross-disciplinary collaboration. Our aim is to encourage professionals creative development and long-term cooperation through participation in residencies programs. Since 2002 SERDE has developed the public workshop centre in Aizpute, a small town in Kurzeme region of Latvia. SERDE is located in old wooden historical buildings with technical equipment for experimental and innovative projects, and offers residencies for local and international artists, culture workers, activists, managers and scientists. Art laboratory AIZ artists residency is an artists-run, non-profit-making initiative unique in the Latvia that provides a creative arena for artists who are ambitious for their work and open to the challenges of an environment that demands experiment, co-operation and exchange. Artists can work in a variety of disciplines and media: installation, land art, performance, video, painting and sculpture, ceramics, time-based, photographic, ect. AIZ (aiz in the Latvian means; behind, beyond, over, across) removes artists geographically and conceptually from their usual studio practice and brings them together to work in a way that is mutually beneficial, contributing to a developing international dialogue that explores our cultural and parochial differences whilst celebrating our commonality. AIZ: Providing a focused period of time in which to make work Being about process and not end product Allowing artists to take risks and re-evaluate their practice Challenging and changing perceptions Encouraging collaboration and co-operation Generating international dialogue and contacts Providing new opportunities LOCATION AIZ takes place in Aizpute a small town on the west part of Latvia (180km from the capital Riga, 50 km from one of the biggest cities Liepaja). There are a little bit more than 5000 inhabitants currently living there and the town is known for its cultural and historical heritage as well as for its quiet and relaxing atmosphere. STRUCTURE Artists are resident for the duration of the 14- day workshop. We are planning to have 10 artists in the workshop. A series of visitors are invited to attend throughout the workshop to encourage critical debate and dialogue. This will include presentations, lectures. Whilst the emphasis is placed firmly upon work in progress, the final Saturday (13th of August) will be open to the public and fellow artists to visit the workshop and view the work. All meals, accommodation and space are provided along with technical support and facilities. FUNDING AIZ has received funding from the State Culture Capital Fund of Latvia, Aizpute municipality and other private individuals and organizations. Residency provides housing, meals, studio and materials. We hope to offer all the selected artists fully funded places excluding their travel to and from the workshop and small residency fee (100 EUR). Workshop Artists, especially those from outside the Latvia, are encouraged to seek financial help through national or regional funding organizations, charitable trusts, etc. We will provide all necessary recommendations, papers and any other possible help, when you will be selected. APPLICATION INFORMATION for AIZ The application deadline is 1st March 2011. The selection panel will choose 10 artists from an open submission. Successful applicants will be notified by telephone or email towards the end of March. Applicants should be interested in interdisciplinary dialogue and open to collaboration. To apply please send: A completed application form. Eight digital images (JPG format) or short video (you may also provide your website address or You Tube address) Short Curriculum Vitae (1 page of A4). Applications should be sent by 1st March, to the e-mail address below. APPLICATION FORM Art laboratory AIZ 2011 artists residency Name: Address: Postcode: Telephone: Email: www: Date of birth: Sex: List of - 8 digital images (JPG format) Please write a short statement on your current practice (~200 words) How do you think you would benefit from attending AIZ Workshop? (~200 words) How did you find out about AIZ? Please attach a Short /1 page/ Curriculum Vitae with your application. data limita: 01/03/11 Kontakt: Interdisciplinary Art group SERDE Maris Grosbahs Atmodas Street 9 LV-3456 Aizpute Latvia tel: +371 6115334 [email protected] http://www.serde.lv sursa:artservis -- Moldova Young Artists Association "Oberliht" http://oberliht.com . . . . . . . . . . . https://lists.idash.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/oberlist portal informational pentru arta si cultura din Moldova information gateway for arts and culture from Moldova _______________________________________________ Oberlist mailing list [email protected] https://lists.idash.org/cgi-bin/mailman/listinfo/oberlist
