Artist-in-Residence at Durham Cathedral, UK

Artist-in-Residence at Durham Cathedral
Applications for the 2008/9 (beginning 1 October 2008)
Deadline 31 May 2008

Artists working in the visual arts are invited to apply for this Residency, which provides the opportunity for an artist to assess their development and practice, during their time in Durham

Benefits include:

a fee of £17,000

a studio within the Cathedral precincts

subsidised living accommodation at St Chad's College, Durham. This includes full board during term time. A kitchen is available for the artist's use. The artist contributes one-third of the total cost. During the current year (2007-8) the artist's contribution is £1363.

the opportunity to teach in the School of Arts, Design, Media and Culture at the University of Sunderland. 30 days paid at VL rate. Teaching (or agreed collaboration) is arranged with Professor Eric Bainbridge, to reflect the particular strengths and interests of the artist appointed. The School is very well equipped and offers a wide range of programmes in art and design including fine art photography, glass and ceramics, design, performing arts and media studies at BA and MA levels

an appropriate form of introduction of the artist and her/his work to the staff and students at the University of Sunderland

an exhibition at the Reg Vardy Gallery and Durham Art Gallery at the end of the residency

More Information - http://www.artschaplaincy.org.uk/projects/air.html