Thursday, January 5, 2012

Artist residency - Blackchurch print studio, Dublin


Residency

INTERNATIONAL ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE 2012
Call for Submissions
Deadline: 30 March 2012, 5pm


go to blackchurch website to download application.


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The Black Church Print Studio would like to invite International artists actively engaged or informed by contemporary printmaking practice to apply for a four-week residency in the Black Church Print Studio, Dublin, to take place in July 2012.

ABOUT THE RESIDENCY

The International Residency Programme is an initiative of the Black Church Print Studio established to facilitate contemporary artistic practice in the Studio and to further the professional development of artists by enabling the creation and production of new work, fostering an exchange of ideas and influences, encouraging the sharing of expertise and inspiring new works of art and creative collaborations.

•Emerging, mid-career and established professional artists are invited to apply.
•Selected participants in this programme will receive accommodation, basic materials, studio equipment & facilities usage and technical and administrative support.
•Artists will have access to etching, lithography, screenprinting and relief presses, and to multi-media and digital equipment.
•Travel and material costs are the responsibility of the participating artist.
•This year’s Residency is scheduled for a single four-week term in July 2011.
•The successful resident will be asked to complete two editions of works completed during his/her residency and donate two prints from each to the Studio, one for the Archive Collection and one for fundraising.
•The Resident artists will be required to give a demonstration and seminar during his/her residency.

SELECTION
All applications will be placed before a selection panel comprising a sub-committee of the Board. The selection panel will give consideration to the proposal, quality of work and CV/experience.

ELIGIBILITY
Applicants must be practicing Printmakers. Irish residents are noteligible.

DEADLINE EXTENDED
The closing date for receipt of applications is 5pm, 30 March 2012

NOTIFICATION

All Applicants will generally be notified within six weeks of application deadline.


PREVIOUS WINNERS
2011 Winner: Antonia Aitken www.antoniaaitken.com
2010 Winner: John Pusateri www.johnpusateri.com
2009 Winner: Benjamin Moreau www.benmoreau.com
2008 Winner: Jessica Harrison www.jessicaharrison.co.uk