Artist in Residence Program outside Barcelona

CeRCCa Self-directed Artist Residency CeRCCa opens its program to artists, critics, researchers and curators interested in participating in self-directed residencies in Llorenç del Penedes, a quiet village located one hour outside of Barcelona and 10 minutes drive to the sea. The physical development of specific projects is not required during the residency at CeRCCa. Self-directed residencies aim to facilitate a space for research, experimentation, meeting and discussion to implement artistic and curatorial projects. Individuals who apply can live and work in the space for a maximum of two months and a minimum of two weeks. CeRCCa is able to host individuals or groups of 4 people maximum. The periods available for Self-Directed Residencies are: 10th October – 10th November 2011 or 10th March – 10th June 2012 They accept applications on ongoing basis. Applicants should clearly indicate their preferred length of stay and scope of activity. Selected applicants will be notified via email. Facilities CeRCCa offers three to four individual double bed rooms, two shared bathrooms, kitchen, library, 40 sq m studio, patio, and wireless internet. For proposals that require production workshops and or other equipment, CeRCCa will initiate the necessary contacts. CeRCCa offers guidance in finding additional funding for projects and will provide acceptance letters. Costs The residency studio is available for a fee of 500 euros a month or 270 euros for 15 days. Applicants are responsible for all transportation costs to and from the residency and regional travel, daily expenses, including food and funding for their project, materials, all daily living expenses, including food and medical expenses. Application requirements Please send your project proposal and information about your work to [email protected] (subject: Surname SDR). For more info about the village and the residency please visit www.casamarles.org

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Artist in Residence in India

International Artist Village Residency, India

Visual and performing artists and art critics are invited to apply for the ‘Sowing Seeds Artist Village Residency’ in India. Visual artists, performing artists, art critics and local community will collaborate to create work about environment and social development in rural Rajasthan. There will be opportunities for collaborative work that interacts with the rural environment.

“Sowing Seeds” is a project that intends to create dialogues and exchanges amongst artists beyond their national identity and serves as an opportunity for rural artists to meet, share and exchange ideas, visions, and diverse views in order to create a deeper understanding of art. It acts as a social environment developing and improving the artistic impressions of experts as well as emerging artists. As an alternative art space in India, “Sowing Seeds” is geared to exchange the challenges required to organize such a contemporary artist village residency within rural areas and thus giving rise to a new era in art. The key to the Artist residency projects will be creating local community collaboration to create works related to environment and social development in the village Gelawas, Barmer, Rajasthan. The artist residency will bring together 15 international artists practicing in a wide variety of media, collaboration, outdoor sculpture, documentation, or performing to bring benefit to a specific siteand share ideas and methods for a period of 14 days.

The artists residency will provide the selected artists with full lodging and food, work space, local transportation and a small material stipend. Residency period

20th December 2011 to 2nd January 2012 [14-days] Eligible applicants

Young and emerging visual artists, performingartists and critics – Artists who are able to stay at village Gelawas for the designated period of time Artists who are able to produce results of his or her residence activities, e.g. exhibitions, performances, concerts or presentations

Artists who are able to communicate and collaborate with local people and participate in the exchange program. How to apply

Applicants should fill in all the required fields in the application form

Applications via e-mail will be accepted

Submitted information is only used for selection and not for any other purpose. Deadline

Applications must be received by 30th September 2011.

Applications received after the deadline will not be accepted.

Applications will not be accepted if there is any deficiency or if required information is missing. Results

Results will be announced in the beginning of 15th October 2011

All applicants, both successful and unsuccessful, will be informed of the results. A total of 15 artists will be selected. Applications & inquiries should be addressed to

KAMAN ART FOUNDATION

NEAR RAM GADI, KAGA AREA

JODHPUR, RAJASTHAN

PIN CODE 342001

INDIA

MOBILE NO +91-9892672877 or +91-9314722004

Email: [email protected]

Kang Seung Chul Workshop – Traditional Korean Pottery Methods.





Kang Seung Chul will demonstrate traditional and contemporary Korean pottery making including coil and throwing large forms.

Please join us for a rare learning opportunity.

September 17th 10am to 5 pm

Stoneware Studio 778 Corydon Ave, Winnipeg, Manitoba.

Registration fee $40 or $30 for students.

Lunch will be provided.

To register, call 475-8088 – numbers are limited so please register early.

For more information call David Krindle at 688-5361

http://stonewaregallery.com/

VOTE NOW – RBC Emerging Artist People’s choice award

Here’s your chance to have your say on some of Canada’s top Ceramic Art:

The Gardiner Museum is pleased to announce the inaugural $10,000 RBC Emerging Artist People’s Choice Award. A panel of experts nominated five outstanding young Canadian artists, they are – Eliza Au of Richmond, BC, Jeremy Hatch of Madison, WI (originally from Vancouver, BC), Xanthe Isbister of Medicine Hat, AB, Alwyn O’Brien of Salt Spring Island, BC and Annie Yung of Montreal, PQ. This award provides each artist with the opportunity to showcase new work created specifically for the competition.

Cast Your Ballot and Have Your Say

Vote for the artist of your choice and explain your decision. The artist who receives the greatest share of the popular vote from museum visitors and online voters will win the $10,000 award. In the event of a tie, the winners will split the prize.

Either click on an individual artist link to see more about them and vote for them or visit the main website page here.