Opportunities
Künstlerhäuser Worpswede Invites
Applications For 6 Month Residencies
The
Künstlerhäuser Worpswede is
one of the largest residencies in the Federal Republic of Germany. Among
former grant holders are many well-known international artists such as Emmett
Williams, Koeken Ergun,
Yuri Leiderman, Dan Perjovschi,
Katharina Sieverding or Egill Saebjoernsson.
Besides the regular presentation of works produced in the studios both within
and outside Worpswede, there are also, on a
discursive level, artists' discussions, workshops and symposia on artists'
support, which take place at the Barkenhoff.
The
grant body is also supported by the state of
All ages and nationalities are eligible to apply.
Selection is made by a specialised jury in the fine
arts and sound art respectively.
Applications are now open for the 2009 residencies in the fields of fine arts
and sound art for a duration of up to 6 months.
Deadline:
Application forms and further information can be found on the website:
www.kuenstlerhaeuser-worpswede.de/en/application/index.html
Call
for Papers: ULI: Journal of Visual Arts and Culture
ULI:
Journal of Visual Arts and Culture is a referred academic bi-annual publication
of the Department of Fine and Applied Arts,
The publication aims to critique and document contemporary developments in the
visual arts and culture of
Well-researched papers are invited for the first issue to be published in
December 2008.
Historical,
critical, art educational, and other scholarly articles on modern and
postmodern tendencies in the art and visual culture of
Articles should be typed and double-spaced on A4 paper and should not exceed 20
pages. Reference should conform to the Harvard style. Photographs and
illustrations should be clear enough for print reproduction; poor quality
photographs will not be accepted.
Submissions can be sent in hard copy by post or in soft copy via e-mail.
Although materials are accepted all year round, the deadline for submission for
the maiden issue is
All correspondences to:
Dr. Ozioma Onuzulike
Department of Fine and Applied Arts,
Nsukka.
E-mail: oozioma@nsukkaartschool.info
Uli-journal@nsukkaartschool.info
Call for
submissions: BalmoralCastle Scholarships 2009
Intention
and purpose
Artists’ residence Künstlerhaus Schloß Balmoral in Bad Ems, Foundation for Culture of Rhineland-Palatinate, which
was founded in 1995, is a place of reflection, artistic production, discussion
and meeting. It supports visual artists from all over the world by awarding
artists-in-residence scholarships.
The
Künstlerhaus is publicly presented through lectures,
concerts and exhibitions. Works by the scholarship holders are regularly shown
in a relaxed atmosphere.
The Künstlerhaus perceives itself as an intersection
between the different kinds of art media and theoretical reflection but also as
an intermediary between current and former scholarship holders.
Requirements
-
Balmoral awards six artists-in-residence scholarships
to international fine artists who have completed their degree in art and a
subsequent three-year period of artistic activity.
-
Applicants still studying during the application period cannot be considered.
- In addition, Balmoral awards one project
scholarship offering the visual artist an opportunity to develop a project at a
different place. The purpose of this scholarship is to support a project of particular
content to be realised within a specific time period
and to recognise the artist’s previous artistic
work. The project will be presented in Balmoral
afterwards.
Artists
from the disciplines of painting, sculpture, installation, drawing, graphic arts,
design, photography, video as well as from new media
art and landscape art can apply for a Balmoral
scholarship.
In
order to promote dialogue between the social sciences and art, for the first
time one theory scholarship for a junior academic in the humanities (preferably
art theory) is offered.
In accordance and in close cooperation with the Künstlerhaus
and the attendant scholarship holders, s/he should actively participate in
creating, developing and organising the activities in
the artists’ residence. The theory scholarship will be awarded to
applicants not older than 35 years or to those who graduated not longer than 5
years ago. For holders of a theory scholarship a full command of the German
language as well as a sound knowledge of English or French is essential.
Duration of stay
Balmoral scholarships are awarded for the period of
six months. For Artists-in-Residence scholarships at Künstlerhaus
Schloß Balmoral, continuous
residence is obligatory. The yearly term of residence begins in April.
Benefits
The scholarship includes the following benefits:
- A grant of 1,200 Euros per month.
-A
furnished living/bedroom with shower/WC and a studio including electricity,
water and heating. - Each apartment is equipped with an individual telephone
and internet access.
-
The lounge, the dining room and the kitchen are for joint use.
Holders of scholarships can make use of the in-house facilities for free,
especially the
- wood and metal workshop
- photo laboratory for b/w prints of 60 x 70 cm
- video laboratory Windows XP Pro, Adobe Premiere Pro (in German and English) +
Avid Express (in English), DVD writer, video-edit recorder
- library and reading room with approx. 5,500 books, particularly on modern and
contemporary art and the most important art magazines.
Due to the historical condition of the building, the apartments and studios in
terms of their size and equipment are normally only suitable for one single
person.
More
information and application forms:
http://www.balmoral.de/english/balmoralscholarships/scholarshipsforvisualartists/index.html
Deadline:
Call
for applications: Sylt Quelle
Cultural Award for
How do Southern African writers, artists, choreographers, musicians and
theatre-makers see their art in the context of the society they live in? What
are the fundamental issues of their countries, and what ideas do they have for
solving them?
In 2008, the foundation kunst:raum
sylt quelle, in cooperation
with the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg is launching
the “sylt quelle
cultural award for
Artists may apply with a project that will link culture and society, creating a
context in which culture will have an impact on social structures and
attitudes. The winner/winners will receive an award of 10,000 Euros, which must
be used to finance the proposed project.
Selections
will be made by an independent jury in a two-stage process.
The realized project/projects will be presented at the Goethe-Institut Johannesburg , the kunst:raum sylt quelle in
Applications may be sent to the Goethe-Institut in
- a Curriculum Vitae and description of your career as an artist
- a detailed description of your project and a binding budget plan
- samples of your work
To
simplify the selection process, we ask that all applications be by email or CD.
Other forms of documentation will not be considered. Application material will
not be returned. All decisions of the jury are final,
reasons for rejections will not be disclosed.
Applications
should be sent to:
Goethe-Institut
kunstpreis@johannesburg.goethe.org
Further information:
www.goethe.de/Johannesburg
www.kunstraum-syltquelle.de
Deadline:
Call for
Applications: Chevening scholarships – Funding
for
Are you a future leader who is already experienced in
your chosen profession and would like to further develop your career with a
postgraduate course in the
Then
the Chevening Scholarship could be right for you.
About Chevening Scholarships
The Chevening Scholarship Programme
is a prestigious awards scheme that funds international postgraduate students
who want to study in the
Applications are only accepted at certain times of the year and these will be
advertised here on this site and in the local newspapers.
Why should I choose a Chevening Scholarship?
This is a prestigious award that gives you the chance to experience a
world-renowned educational system. In addition, it provides you with the
opportunity to experience
Who
can apply?
You
can apply for a Chevening
scholarship if:
-
You are a postgraduate student who can prove your academic success and who has
already begun a career in your chosen field
-
You'll be expected to show you have at least two years working experience, with
an excellent track record illustrating your achievements
Have
an upper second class degree or higher and provide transcript of your academic
record
You
must be 25 years and older (there are upper age limits for specific countries
so please ensure you check this during your applications process)
You
must be a resident in your country when you apply and provide your birth
certificate (with translation)
You must have good English language skills (most UK Higher Education
institutions require a minimum IELTS of 6.5 for admission into postgraduate courses)
Applicants will normally be selected from those who wish to take courses in:
economics, finance, banking, law, human rights, public administration,
management, project planning, media, political science, international
relations, diplomatic training and environmental studies although applicants
for other courses may be considered. You are expected to show a commitment to
return to your country, where you will contribute to the country's
socio-economic development using the new skills and knowledge acquired during
your stay in the
Applications are only invited from
Download
the application form: http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-chevening-application-form.doc
More
info: http://www.britishcouncil.org/africa-chevening.htm
Deadline:
Call for
Applications: First International Master of Media.Art.Histories
The
postgraduate programme MediaArtHistories
at the Department for Image Science offers a two-year low residency course of
study leading to an MA degree. It conveys the most important developments of
contemporary art through a network of renowned international theorists,
artists, curators and many others.
Artists
and programmers give new insights into the latest and most controversial
software, interface developments and their interdisciplinary and intercultural
praxis. Keywords are: Strategies of Interaction and Interface Design, Social
Software, Immersion and Emotion, and Artistic Invention. Using online databases
and other modern aids, knowledge of computer animation, net art, interactive, telematic and genetic art as well as the most recent
reflections on nano art, CAVE installations,
augmented reality and wearables are introduced.
Historical derivations that go far back into art and media history are tied in intriguing
ways to digital art. Important approaches and methods from Image Science, Media
Archaeology, and the History of Science and Technology will be discussed.
MediaArtHistories MA is based on the international praxis and
expertise in Curation, Collecting, Preserving and
Archiving and Researching in the Media Arts. What are the conditions necessary
for a wider consideration of media art works and of new media in these
collections of the international contemporary art scene? And in which way can
new Databases and other scientific tools of structuring and visualising
data provide new contexts and enhance our understanding of semantics?
For
further Information:
www.donau-uni.ac.at/dis
www.donau-uni.ac.at/mediaarthistories
www.virtualart.at
www.mediaarthistory.org/pub/mediaarthistories.html
www.donau-uni.ac.at/telelectures
First
International Master of MediaArtHistories
Department for Image Science
Danube University Krems
Dr. Karl Dorrek Strasse 30
A-3500 Krems
Tel: 0043 2732 893 2569
Fax: 0043 2732 893 4551
Email: sabine.weber@donau-uni.ac.at
Mosaic
Mural Art Competition
In
celebration of the completion of their new building in Hermanus,
the Enlighten Education Trust (EET) has launched an exciting Mosaic Art
Competition.
The
winning design will be used to decorate the outside wall of the new centre.
Prize monies total an unbelievable R61 000 and any person between the age of 18
and 30, living between Gansbaai and
Entry
forms are available at local community and art centres,
secondary schools and libraries or online at www.enlightenmosaic.org.za
You can also simply SMS the word 'mosaic' to 32545
Vuleka Art Competition invites entries
Calling
all artists! With the prize money doubled and a ticket to
'Vuleka' is the isiXhosa word for
'open' and that means this prestigious national art competition is open to any
artist (18 years and older) who has not had a solo exhibition in the past three
years. Only original works of art completed during 2007/2008 may be entered. Vuleka is hosted annually by The Arts Association of
Bellville (art.b).
It
is aimed at encouraging creativity, innovation and adventurous art from all
cultures. Selected artists from the competition will also participate in an
exhibition in Bellville's art.b Gallery from
-
Paintings in oil, watercolour or acrylic
- Three-dimensional works, including ceramics
- Works in any other medium, including photography
Apart
from a winner in each of these categories, the best artwork overall will be
selected. For the overall winner a cheque of R10 000
and a return flight ticket to
For
entry forms/particulars, contact Maxie Oosthuizen:
Tel:
(021) 918 2301
Email: maxie.oosthuizen@capetown.gov.za
Closing
date for entries:
Exhibition
of selected works opens Wednesday September 3