[oberlist] BE* call/air/graph: development of graphic projects based on artistic production, research or based on an artistic/theoretical discourse - Frans Masereel Centre

[ober at emdash.org]

Kasterlee, Belgium
perioada: 2013

Frans Masereel Centre
Residency

call for applications
www.cjsm.vlaanderen.be/fransmasereelcentrum

The FMC offers space for the development of graphic projects based on
artistic production, research or based on an artistic/theoretical
discourse. Eligible are professional artists, designers, theoreticians,
critics and researchers who can present a consistent curriculum or a
portfolio with relevance to the FMC as a graphic competence centre, or
with added value for the current visual arts domain.

Type A : General residency

A residency of a minimum of four to a maximum of six weeks offers
professional artists or graphic designers the opportunity to look more
closely at different graphic techniques and/or explore new graphic
applications in their own artistic practice. The FMC makes two technical
staff members available, and prior knowledge of the graphic medium is not
required.

PROCEDURE

The FMC works with a selection committee to guarantee objectivity, quality
and diversity. This committee takes responsibility for the selection of
the residents for the three different forms of residence offered by the
FMC. Selection is based on a number of criteria and takes place three
weeks after the final submission date of the application files at a closed
meeting. Selected candidates are notified shortly thereafter. Chosen
candidates receive brief details as a guide to possible participation in a
following selection stage.

HOW TO APPLY

PORTFOLIO (registration file): to be uploaded on the new website from 15
July 2012

- Copy of identity card or passport
- Detailed curriculum vitae covering the last three years
- Personal motivation (max. 25 lines)
- Artist Statement (max. 25 lines)
- Max. 10 images with a clear description of the work

The selection committee accepts analogue files or digital files with a
maximum size of 1MB: JPEG, PDF, WORD, PPT and attachments in the form of
catalogues and publications.

CRITERIA

- The project, as described with motives in the application, relates to
one´s own (artistic) practice and to the working of the FMC. It represents
added value for both parties and for current art circles.
- The candidate shows a positive proactive attitude to the graphic medium
in its historical and contemporary cultural context.
- In his/her personal motivation the candidate expresses the choice for
the graphic medium and the necessity of, or added value associated with
participation in the FMC residence programme.
-The personal motivation outlines the coherence of the project with the
general oeuvre.
-The selection committee uses conceptual and formal criteria, and
evaluates the conformity of the application with the oeuvre.

Type B : Research-oriented residency

Residency of two months for researchers, artists and graphic designers for
the purposes of researching the graphic medium. The residency fits in the
frame work of the FMC as knowledge-centre and falls under the Expert
Cluster* and good knowledge of the medium is a requirement. The residency
closes with a public event in the form of a discussion.
The FMC offers residency with the purposes of gathering expertise in the
graphic medium from the scientific or artistic fields of study. The course
of the research gives researchers the opportunity to refine already
acquired information or generate new ideas on current processes. The
infrastructure with graphic workshops and documentation centre as well as
the collection, the archives and international network that the FMC makes
available form an ideal laboratory for research-oriented residencies. The
research results are given a place in the Expertise Cluster and contribute
to the development of this platform for researchers in the graphic medium.
The residency ends with a public event at which the focus is on dialogue
with the public, experts and artists.

PROCEDURE

The FMC works with a selection committee to guarantee objectivity, quality
and diversity. This committee takes responsibility for the selection of
the residents for the three different forms of residency offered by the
FMC. Selection is based on a number of criteria and takes place three
weeks after the final submission date of the application files at a closed
meeting. Selected candidates are notified shortly thereafter.

HOW TO APPLY

PORTFOLIO (registration file): to be uploaded on the new website from 15
July 2012

- Copy of identity card or passport
- Detailed curriculum vitae covering the last three years
- Motivation and Statement: The content and the framework of the research
is explain in a short clear text. This text should contain the timeframe,
method and goal of the research. It is important to mention the basic
(technical) requirements needed to conduct a fruitful research. How is
this specific research an addition or added value to the FMC program.
- Texts and results from previous research or relevant information within
the framework of this research.

The selection committee accepts analogue files or digital files with a
maximum size of 1MB: JPEG, PDF, WORD, PPT and attachments in the form of
catalogues and publications.

CRITERIA

- The project, as described with motives in the application, relates to
one´s own (artistic) practice and to the working of the FMC. It represents
added value for both parties and for current art circles.
- The candidate shows a positive proactive attitude to the graphic medium
in its historical and contemporary cultural context.
- In his/her personal motivation the candidate expresses the choice for
the graphic medium and the necessity of, or added value associated with
participation in the FMC residence programme.

Type C: Essay

A residency of one month enabling artists, critics and theoreticians to
write an essay on the graphic medium. The essay elucidates the graphic
work of a resident artist, it relates to an exhibition, or serves as
research into the graphic medium.

PROCEDURE

The FMC works with a selection committee to guarantee objectivity, quality
and diversity. This committee takes responsibility for the selection of
the residents for the three different forms of residency offered by the
FMC. Selection is based on a number of criteria and takes place three
weeks after the final submission date of the application files at a closed
meeting. Selected candidates are notified shortly thereafter. Chosen
candidates receive brief details as a guide to possible participation in a
following selection stage.

HOW TO APPLY

PORTFOLIO (registration file): to be uploaded on the new website from 15
July 2012

- Copy of identity card or passport
- Detailed curriculum vitae covering the last three years
- Personal motivation (max. 25 lines)
- Max. 10 images with a clear description of the work

The selection committee accepts analogue files or digital files with a
maximum size of 1MB: JPEG, PDF, WORD, PPT and attachments in the form of
catalogues and publications.

CRITERIA

- The candidate shows a positive proactive attitude to the graphic medium
in its historical and contemporary cultural context.
- In his/her personal motivation the candidate expresses the choice for
the graphic medium and the necessity of, or added value associated with
participation in the FMC residence programme.
-The personal motivation outlines the coherence of the project with the
general oeuvre.


data limita: 01/08/12

Kontakt:
Frans Masereel Centre
Masereeldijk 5
2460  Kasterlee
Belgium
tel: +32 (0)14 85 22 50/52
fax: +32 (0)14 85 05 91
info at lg-mb.si
www.cjsm.vlaanderen.be/fransmasereelcentrum

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