Call for Applications :
Incheon
Art Platform Artists-in-Residence 2011Incheon Art Platform Artists-in-Residence 2011
Incheon Art Platform offers an artist-in-residence program to support artists, art researchers and humanitarians who wish to pursue creative activities in Incheon. Applications are invited from people in art-related fields who would like to produce works, conduct research, etc., during their stay in Incheon.
Application Details
Incheon Art Platform is a venue for exchange and mutual stimulus among artists. This program supports creative activities of artists and art researchers who aim to explore new artistic expression in their encounter of Korean culture. Participants in this program create and research the arts, staying in Incheon. Incheon Art Platform aims also to serve as a place where Incheon citizens can encounter different forms of artistic expression. There are no restrictions on genre. We welcome artists who try to create new forms of expression in a specific genre, or across genres.
2. Application Deadline : January 21th(Fri), 2011, 6:00 pm
3. Duration of Stay
a) 6 months
March 2 ~ August 30, 2011 / September 1 ~ February 28, 2012
b) 3months
March 2 ~ May 30, 2011 / June 1 ~ August 30, 2011
September 1 ~ November 29, 2011 / December 1, 2011 ~ February 28, 2012
* Applicants for 3-month term can chose two types of duration.
4. Qualification fro Applicationy
a) The artist should be over 25 years of age on 4 January 2011
b) The artist should be working in the field of contemporary art (Regardless of genre).
c) The artist should be independent, and capable of working and living on his or her own.
d) The artist should be able to lead a community life with other artists in the residency.
e) The artist should be able to communicate with people, including joining in the exchange program activities, (talk, lectures, workshops, school visits etc)
f) The artist should be able to explain his or her artwork, and give lectures or workshops in English or Korean.
1) Private studio and accommodation
2) Airfare for overseas resident (one time round trip economy class air ticket)
3) Production fees for local collaboration program or projects in or by Incheon Art Platform (Proposal will be required and participants will be selected)
4) Space for presentation of produced works is provided, free of charge, in Incheon Art Patfrom.(in project space, performance hall and outside space. In some cases, it may be impossible to meet the participant's requirements completely.)
5) Introduction into Korean art-scene
6. Application Procedure
Application must arrive at Incheon Art Platform no later than 21th of January.
※ We accept applications by email or postal mail. Either is acceptable.
a) Please download the application form and send it by email or postal mail.
b) Attach materials that show your current artistic activities such as artists’ statement, images of your art works, recordings videos, CDs and DVDｓ. (two copies)
・ The submitted materials are unreturnable. Please do not send original works or portfolios that need to be sent back.
E-mail address: iapinfo2011@gmail.com
Office address : Incheon art platform, 400-021 10-1 Haean-dong 1ga, Jung-gu, Incheon, S.Korea
7. Selection Procedure and Notification
a) Selection committee comprising art professionals will strictly screen all participants.
b) Final decision will be informed by January 14, 2011 (Notification date to be determined) and will be posted at the website of Incheon Art Platform : www.inartplatform.kr
8. Enquiries
• Phone : 82.32.760.1003
• Email : iapinfo@ifac.or.kr
• Address : Incheon art platform, 400-021 10-1 Haean-dong 1ga, Jung-gu, Incheon, S.Korea
