Center for Icelandic Art seeks new director Deadline for applications: November 23, 2009
The Center for Icelandic Art was established in 2005 with the key role of presenting Icelandic visual artists abroad. It is an independent institution, primarily funded by the Icelandic Ministry of Education, Science and Culture. All the main visual arts institutions and associations in Iceland are members of the institution. The new director will be the successor of Dr. Christian Schoen, CIA.IS’ founding director, who has build up its international reputation over the past five years. His term will end on February 28, 2010 The Goals CIA.IS aims at building and strengthening the networks between the local and international visual art scene and activating the engagement of Icelandic visual artists and professionals in the international art scene. In the coming years, among the Center’s goals are to: Facilitate the presentation of Icelandic artists abroad in international galleries, at exhibitions and events of various kinds. Facilitate participation of Icelandic art galleries in established art fairs. Initiate collaborations between Icelandic and international artists in Iceland and abroad. Create a residency program for international art professionals in Iceland. Extend CIA.IS’ visitor’s program in close collaboration with private and public institutions. Secure Iceland as a host country for international art projects and strengthen the position ofIceland as a cultural destination http://www.cia.is/news/index.htm q: e-flux _______________________________________________ Safari - Die Mailingliste fuer Kunst und Wien http://listen.esel.at/mailman/listinfo/safari MAILS SENDEN: mailto:[email protected] Anmelden: mailto:[email protected]?subject=subscribe Abmelden: mailto:[email protected]?subject=unsubscribe Termin RECHTZEITIG für eSeL Mehl & kalender.esel.at eintragen: http://esel.at/fuettern >:e)
