The Craft & Design Workshops at the Australian National University School of Art is pleased to announce the upcoming 2016 International Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence.

The inaugural residency in 2014 was awarded to innovative mix media artist Lauren Kalman who is a visual artist based in Detroit, USA and whose practice is invested in contemporary craft, video, photography and performance. In 2015 the award went to Philipp Weber, Munich, a German based artist/designer who explores the position of craft in contemporary society and practice by exploration and representing processes.

Expression of Interest

Deadline: 1 February 2016; applicants notified end of February 2016

Australian National University School of Art seeks an Artist-in-Residence working in an interdisciplinary way across two (or more) of the Craft & Design discipline-based workshops for a period of several weeks.  The residency will start after 20 July 2016 and the actual duration and time will be negotiated with the successful candidate.

The individual Craft & Design Workshops at ANU School of Art include Ceramics, Wood/Furniture, Glass, Gold & Silver, and Textiles. Additional studio-based disciplines at School of Art include Photography, Painting, Sculpture, and Print Media & Drawing.

The International Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence is open to an International Artist or Designer (non-Australian resident) working within at least one of the following Craft & Design disciplines (Ceramics, Wood/Furniture, Glass, Gold & Silver, and Textiles) and additionally working across disciplines into another Craft and Design or Visual Art discipline represented by the School of Art Workshops.

The Artist-in-Residence benefits included: up to AUD$4000 towards return economy-class international airfare to Canberra, Australia; use of well-equipped studio space; focused time for studio engagement; supportive interaction with fellow artists and students; up to AUD$1000 in materials allowance reimbursements; accommodation in a private flat at ANU; wireless and library access.

The expectations of the selected Artist-in-Residence include: commitment as a full-time resident artist for the designated term; being accessible to ANU School of Art students and community; producing new works and/or engaging in explorations of new directions; and
contributing to the community through a variety of activities, including offering a public lecture, participating in workshop critiques, etc.

Australian National University School of Art provides studio-based courses of study for Undergraduate through PhD (Practice-Led Research) students majoring in each of the discipline areas. The School of Art staff is professionally and research active, and is committed to encouraging new collaborations between disciplines. The ANU is situated in the nation’s capital, and is near to Australia’s national collecting institutions providing an excellent environment for study and research.

To Apply:

1.      Applicant’s current contact details including address, phone number, and email address.

2.      Applicant’s citizenship and country of residence.

3.      Applicant’s one page CV

4.      Indicate your Workshop Disciplines A+B from following menu:

         A: Ceramics, Wood/Furniture, Glass, Gold & Silver, or Textiles

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         B: Ceramics, Wood/Furniture, Glass, Gold & Silver, Textiles, Sculpture, Drawing &                  Printmedia, Photography & Digital Arts, or Painting.

5.      Residency Project Proposal (1000 characters maximum)

6.      Artist’s Statement (700 characters maximum)

7.      10 images attached to email or available via a shared Dropbox link (jpgs not to exceed 1MB each, 10 MB total)

8.      Image list (title, year of completion, materials, dimensions)

9.      List of contact details for three professional or academic referees

10.    Indicate what dates and period of time you are available after 20 July, 2016.

Completed Expressions of Interest and inquireis should be sent to:

Richard.whiteley@anu.edu.au

Subject Line: International Interdisciplinary A-I-R Application