TrAIN Residency at Gasworks
1st October 2007 - 20th December 2007
The Research Centre for Transnational Art, Identity and Nation (TrAIN) is teaming up with Gasworks International Residency Programme to offer a fully funded three month residency and research placement for an artist not based in the UK.
THIS RESIDENCY OPPORTUNITY IS NOW CLOSED
The residency comprises:
- accommodation and living expenses in London
- a private studio at Gasworks
- access to University of the Arts London library and research facilities
- contribution to research culture and seminars at TrAIN
- an Open Studio and artist's talk at Gasworks
- administrative, academic and curatorial support from both institutions.
Offering both practical and academic research facililities, this residency focuses on professional development, artistic exchange and the development of artistic process. The support, networks and creative environments that Gasworks and TrAIN can offer will provide the artist with the means to research and experiment with new work, taking an important step in an international context.
This residency is open to emerging and mid-career artists not based in the UK. The selected artist should be in a strong position to make an enthusiastic, discursive and speculative engagement with both the academic and studio environments.
Gasworks and TrAIN are located ten minutes' walk apart in central London, close to Tate Britain, local galleries and excellent transport links.
The residency is scheduled to take place during October-December 2007.
Overview of Gasworks International Residency Programme - please click here and scroll to 'Overview'
Overview of The Research Centre for Transnational Art. Identity and Nation (TrAIN) - please click here
Please read these before applying.
Selection and eligibility
This residency aims to combine the structure of Gasworks International Residency Programme (as described above) with the research interests and facilities at TrAIN (linked above).
The residency is open to contemporary artists working in all disciplines, however one must note the restricted facilities. Emerging and mid career artists involved in high quality art practice who have not had the opportunity to work in London before are prioritised.
The applying artist should be able to develop work within both the studio environment and the research/university environment. This does not necessarily prioritise academically-based artists (though these artists are eligible) but those whose engagement is sufficiently enthusiastic, discursive and speculative. Academic experience such as publication, leading discussions, postgraduate research, and lecturing experience are not required, but applying artists should be working at a standard where they can engage and contribute on this level.
We are seeking artists whose practice, interests and approaches show that they are in a position to benefit from, and to make a critical contribution to this residency and the networks around it.
Applying artists may wish to follow a specific research interest, but should be prepared to be flexible. A project proposal is not necessary to apply.
Applying artists should have a good level of spoken English, and should feel comfortable engaging in artistic discussions in English.
The selection panel will comprise the Residency Curator and Residency Assistant at Gasworks, and members of TrAIN (full selection panel to be announced).
Application procedure
There is no application form. Please read the information about Gasworks International Residency Programme and TrAIN carefully (linked above), and then please send:
1. An artist's statement of not more than 500 words describing your practice and areas of interest as an artist.
2. A statement of not more than 500 words describing how the TrAIN/Gasworks residency would be of benefit and interest to you. Please cover:
- How does your practice relate to the approaches/themes addressed by TrAIN?
- How do you hope to benefit from the combined resources and networks available through this residency?
- Do you wish to pursue a specific interest during this residency? (nb this is not necessary for eligibility).
3. A minimum of 10 images of recent work, in the form of reproductions, slides, CD or DVD. Please do not send originals.
4. A curriculum vitae.
5. Any relevant documentation (e.g. articles or papers about the work or exhibitions, publications, etc).
6. A letter of reference.
7. A cover sheet with name, contact address, e-mail, telephone and fax numbers if available, plus confirmation that you will be available between October-December 2007 if selected.
8. A stamped, self-addressed envelope for return of material if required. Gasworks does not accept responsibility for loss or damage of applications.
**Please note that materials can only be returned if the correct postage and packaging is provided.
Applications should be marked 'TrAIN/Gasworks' and sent to:
Mia Jankowicz
Residency Curator
Gasworks International Residency Programme
155 Vauxhall Street
London SE11 5RH
UK
In certain circumstances and time constraints artists can apply by email, but a postal application is generally preferred. Email applications can be sent to info@gasworks.org.uk
Contact
If you have any further queries after reading this page thoroughly, we will be very happy to respond.
Anna Vass Residency Assistant +0044 (0)20 7587 5202
