Akiyoshidai International Art Village Residence Support Program / trans_2008-2009, Japan

Akiyoshidai International Art Village Residence Support Program / trans_2008-2009
Deadline : 31th August, 2008
 
Dear Artists and Colleagues,
 
Akiyoshidai International Art Village is an Art institution run by Yamaguchi Prefecture in Japan.
We've been driven International Artist in Residence Program since we've established in 1998 as one of the pioneer and leading institution for Artist in Residence Program in Japan.
 
We're pleased to announce that we just started the call for applications to trans_2008-2009; International Artist in Residence Support Program. 
 
“trans_2008-2009 Residence Support Program” is carried out with the aim of supporting young artists’ experimental artistic activities, beyond the borders of art disciplines and nationalities. The artists will be carefully selected by the Selection Committee of the Residence Program of Akiyoshidai International Art Village.  During the residency period, artists will create ideas and works in collaboration with AIAV curatorial staff.  We strongly hope that resident artists will actively communicate with local people in Yamaguchi, tackling many kinds of projects. For instance, we could offer workshops, lectures, school visits, exhibitions, and so on.
 
 
●Residence Period
January 10 - March 20, 2009[70days]
 
●Acceptable applicants
Young and emerging artists  [no limitations on diciplines or specific age]
2 artists (or group) living abroad, 1 artist(or group) living in Japan
 
●Conditions for application
○Artists who are able to stay in the art village for the designated period of time.
○Artists who are able to publish the results of his or her residence activities such as exhibitions, performances, concerts or presentations and so on.
○Artists who are to communicate with local people, including joining in the exchange program such as talks, lectures, workshops, school visits.
○Artists who are able to speak English.
○Artists who are willing to cooperate with the publicity efforts of AIAV and cooperate with the documentation of their working process.
○Artists who are willing to offer the education program at universities and schools in Yamaguchi.
 
●Support
○Round trip transportation fee from your address to the Akiyoshidai International Art Village. (The fare will be calculated based on the standard set by AIAV)
○Accomodation in AIAV
○Studio(There are various types of studios.The allocation of studio is decided by AIAV.)
○Expenses for creative activities = 230,000 yen(individual) / 280,000 yen(group)  *This amount will be assessed according to financial situation of the institution.
○Per diem = 2,800yen × day  *This amount will be assessed according to financial situation of the institution.
○Accident insurance. (This is for basic injury, so prepare your own insurance for other kinds of coverage.)
 
●How to apply
○Applicants should make a photocopy of the application form or reproduce the same form and fill in the required details.
（Form is downloadable at http://www.aiav.jp, http://www.aiav.jp/programs/2008/residence_support_08/）
○Attach your CV in English (a typed detailed profile) and enclose the  items that explain your work (Cf. See the application sheet).
○If you have publications on your work, please attach them.
*Please understand that the items you submit cannot be returned.
*We will not accept the application via e-mail / telephone / FAX.
*Collected private information of applicants is used only within the bounds of the residence program.
 
●Deadline
Applications must be received by 31th August, 2008.
*Application forms received after the deadline date will not be accepted.
*Application forms will also not be accepted if there is a misrepresentation or if required information is missing  from the application form.
 
●Result
Results wiill be announced in the beginning of November, 2008
*The results will be given to all the applicants. A total of 3 artists (individual/group) will be selected.
 

●Applications & Inquiries should be addressed to

Akiyoshidai International Art Village Residence Support Program:Trans_2008-2009
50 Akiyoshi, Shuho-cho, Mine-shi, Yamaguchi  754-0511 Japan

TEL +81-(0)837-63-0020  FAX +81-(0)837-63-0021
e-mail：trans2008@aiav.jp　URL：http://www.aiav.jp　
※Application formats are downloadable
 

●Organizations
Organized by Akiyoshidai International Art Village
Supported by Yamaguchi prefecture, The Yamaguchi board of education,  Mine city, Mine city board of education