Breathe Artist-in-Residence Programme, Chongqing
Deadline: 31 August 2009
In collaboration with Chinese Arts Centre, Manchester, UK - 501 Artspace will open their residency programme to all artists.
Artists can select their duration of stay between 1 – 2 months.
The Breathe residency is an opportunity to provide an artist the time and space to contemplate their practise. It is not necessary that the artist makes finished work during this period and we will not pressure the artist to do this. The time could be used for research and development of ideas, and the form the residency takes is entirely up to the artist to choose. We do however expect the artist to make productive use of their time whilst at 501 Artspace and pro-actively engage with their environment. Opportunities to network, both inside and outside 501 Artspace, will be provided and through these the artist can promote themselves and their residency. The Open studio at the close of the residency will be an opportunity for the artist to engage with the public and discuss their residency. The format of the Open Studio can take the form of a professionally hung exhibition, an artist’s talk or simply a presentation of works in progress. This would be of the artist’s choosing and would reflect their experiences during the residency.
The 501 Artspace will provide the following: -
Studio approx 36m2
Internet Access
Apartment with kitchen & Shower within a short walk
Laundry Service
The Following expenses are to be covered by the Artist: -
Cost of Studio, Accommodation, All amenities and Administration per month: - £500 (5000 RMB)
The artist will provide their own travel arrangements to Chongqing.
Estimated cost from UK to Chongqing via Hong Kong with transfer to Shen Zen: - £600 -800 approx (6000 - 8000 RMB)
Estimated per diem required: - £8 (80RMB)
Application Procedure
Applicants need to submit:
A copy of their CV
A maximum of 2 sides of A4 outlining:
o How the residency will develop their practice
o What you plan to do during the 3 month residency, if known.
NB: - This is not an opportunity to exhibit existing work, only work made during the residency will be exhibited in the optional Open Studio
Up to 12 slides, CD Rom and/or a video or extract of video up to 5 minutes in length
Any other supporting material
Please note that whilst every endeavour will be made to return the materials submitted, the Chinese Arts Centre cannot take any responsibility for loss or damage.
Please indicate if we are able to keep a selection of material for our database.
NB: Do not send original artwork. Chinese Arts Centre will accept no responsibility for any damage caused to original artwork.
Selection Panel
David Hancock – Residency Coordinator, Chinese Arts Centre
Yan Yan - Director, 501 Artspace
Ying Kwok - Curator, Chinese Arts Centre
Criteria For Selection
The panel aims to select 6 artists depending on the duration of their proposed residencies. They would also wish to select one of the following: -
one artist at an early stage in their career
one experienced artist experimenting with new work
At least one artist of Chinese Descent
The following selection criteria will be applied to all applicants:
The panel will consider the relative standard and quality of the work: that is the skill applied by the artist, the idea and the perceived benefit of the residency to the artist’s career.
The panel is looking for original work that is innovative. It may be a new departure for the artist or present a distinctive approach within a given art-form or chosen media. The panel is looking for work that challenges boundaries within, and perceptions of visual art.
The panel will consider the extent to which the work will develop your practice.
The residencies are open to artists working in visual arts, combined, live arts and new technologies.
There are no set themes and the panel will consider work on any subject.
The artist must speak fluent English or Mandarin Chinese.
The artist’s residency will be for maximum a period of two months, or a minimum of one month.
Chinese Arts Centre can offer resident artists the following:
Chinese Arts Centre will brief the artist in Residence before the residency and discuss any proposed ideas. Chinese Arts Centre will support the experimentation, testing of ideas and ideas for developing work whilst the artist is in Chongqing during their residency. This support cannot be offered in person, but the artist can remain in contact via email or telephone.
Chinese Arts Centre will publicise the residency at the end of the residency and set up a page documenting the outcome. The artist is expected to write a report about their residency which will be placed on Chinese Arts Centre’s web-site as a resource.
NB: - Any logistical problems should be dealt with between 501 Artspace and the Artist as Chinese Arts Centre is not in a position to effect changes. However please keep Chinese Arts Centre abreast of any issues if they arise.
501 Artspace will provide the following:
Dedicated support throughout the residency to assist the artist in realising their project.
Some translation assistance if and when necessary.
Networking opportunities with local artists. A translator will be provided.
Tours of local studios & Galleries. A translator will be provided.
Opportunities to give lecture at Sichuan Fine Arts Institute
Open Studio with an option to transfer to exhibition space.
The cost of any promotional print and publicity will be provided by 501 Artspace.
Timescale
31 August 2009 Deadline for applications
By 10 September 2009 Selection Panel Meeting
By 15 September 2009 Notification and Feedback to artists
By January 2010 First artist will commence their residency
Application Form for BREATHE
Name: _______________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
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Telephone: _______________________________________________________________
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Have you included?
Slides, video and/or CD Rom __
CV __
Detailed Proposal __
Additional Information __ please list:
Applications need to be submitted in English
__ Please indicate if you do not want us to keep a selection of material for our database.
Please send to:
Chinese Arts Centre
Market Buildings
Thomas Street
Manchester
M4 1EU
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One2ones
Artistic/Professional Development Surgeries
Chinese Arts Centre will be running a series of One-to-one surgeries for artists to present their artistic portfolios, have their work critiqued or discuss professional practice issues with Chinese Arts Centre’s programme team. The surgeries will take place on the afternoon of the last Thursday of every month starting 30 July 2009. 45 minute slots can be booked by calling 0161 832 7271 or by emailing debs.gatenby@chinese-arts-centre.org. The surgeries are open to all artists.
http://www.chinese-arts-centre.org
