[Nettime-nl] Call for Applications - International Fellowship Program for Art and Theory 2010-11 at Kunstlerhaus Buchsenhausen

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KUNSTLERHAUS BUCHSENHAUSEN
INTERNATIONAL FELLOWSHIP PROGRAM FOR ART AND THEORY 2010-11
CALL FOR APPLICATIONS
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Kunstlerhaus Buchsenhausen invites visual and media artists, art
critics, theorists, and curators to apply for a fellowship in 2010â2011.
Candidates can apply for one or two semesters (October 1, 2010 â
February 18, 2011 and/or February 21 -July 8, 2011).

[The closing date for submissions is January 29, 2010 (postmark).]


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[Institution]

Kunstlerhaus Buchsenhausen is a post-graduate center for production,
research, exchange in the fields of visual arts and art theory. Within
the framework of the 'International Fellowship Program for Art and
Theory,' the Kunstlerhaus provides a platform that facilitates the
development and production of artistic and art-theoretical projects in a
critical context. At the same time, Kunstlerhaus Buchsenhausen offers a
forum for direct exchange between professionals â artists,
theoreticians, critics, and curators â from the region and abroad, as
well as a point of interaction with local interested audiences.
Kunstlerhaus Buchsenhausen is affiliated with the Tyrolean Artists'
Association, the major association of visual artists from the region.

Buchsenhausen brings together two programs under one roof. On the one
hand, it is the site of the 'International Fellowship Program for Art
and Theory.' On the other hand, it is the location of several studios
for artists based in Tyrol, who require space for working in a
professionally interesting environment.

The building - the eastern wing of the Buchsenhausen Castle, built in
the middle of the 17th century and situated not far from the center of
the city of Innsbruck - houses nine studios and a project space. Three
apartment studios are used by the fellows of the fellowship program. Six
studios are available to artists based in Tyrol. The project and
presentation space is equipped with multimedia facilities and is at the
fellows' disposal.

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[International Fellowship Program]

With its Fellowship Program for Art and Theory, Buchsenhausen promotes
internationally relevant artistic production, research, and discussion
in the region of Tyrol. The program is based on the idea of generating
and maintaining a context for production and discussion, in which
artists and theorists can connect and reflect on international art and
societal discourses in relation to local topics and issues. At the same
time, it affords the opportunity for an artistic laboratory of
experimentation, where new artistic practices and strategies may be
tried out.

The program's aims are:
* To improve the production of a qualified discourse on art and society
in the local and global context;
* To improve exchange between cultural producers in the visual arts and
beyond (creating a network of experts);
* To support and expand the critical, socially relevant artistic and
art-theoretical production of knowledge;
* To facilitate the transfer of knowledge between the art field and the
public outside the art context.
The program brings together the advantages of a residency with the
possibilities of a postgraduate non-university lectureship, without
offering a formalized educational program. In terms of content, the
program addresses both the interested public in the region as well as a
worldwide public made up of professionals in the fields of contemporary
art, architecture, art and media theory and criticism.

The fellows are selected by a jury of experts following an open call for
applications. They come to Buchsenhausen for one or two semesters to
work on realizing their submitted projects or research, and accompany
this process with public events. For this purpose, Buchsenhausen offers
a monthly stipend, a production budget, working spaces, free lodging,
and artistic and technical advice.

The conveyance and discussion of the fellowâs own work occurs parallel
to the development of the individual projects. The public events take
place in series. The focus of these series of events is determined by
the respective emphases of the various fellows' works. Within the
framework of this discursive format, the fellows (or their guests) can
present various points in their research, open up their
works-in-progress to critical discussion, interact with experts who they
invite, work through content with the public, and/or try out new ways of
working.

For former and current fellows and their projects please visit
http://buchsenhausen.at.

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[Fellowship]

* a grant of EUR 700/month to cover living expenses;
* an individual studio for working and living, furnished with a large
shared kitchen;
* a production budget for the realization of the proposed project;
* the possibility of inviting experts to Buchsenhausen in order to have
a professional exchange;
* the opportunity of a group exhibition at the end of the fellowship at
the Kunstpavillon in Innsbruck.

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[Facilities]

* free access to the 'Labor', the project/gallery space
* free use of the available multimedia production equipment in the 'Labor'
* free DSL/WLAN Internet access
* professional artistic advice
* technical advice if required

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[Eligibility]

Professional visual/media artists, art theorists, art critics, and
curators from all over the world are eligible for the fellowship.

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[Requirements]

The candidates must submit a project proposal. Work on the submitted
project forms the core of each fellow's activities during his/her stay
in Buchsenhausen. A description of a series of public events intended to
accompany the individual work during the duration of the fellowship
(four to six events) is also an integral part of the project proposal.
If the application is successful, the fellows are required to specify
the details of the presentation series and carry out the proposed program.

The fellows must be present in Buchsenhausen for a minimum of two thirds
of the allocated fellowship time. Working knowledge of English is required.

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[Selection]

The selection of fellows is made by a jury of experts and based on the
quality, originality, and relevance of the project proposal and the work
samples submitted by the applicants. The jury includes the director of
Kunstlerhaus Buchsenhausen, a member of the board of the 'Tyrolean
Artists' Association' and one external expert.

The selection procedure occurs in two stages.

In the first stage, the submitted applications are evaluated and the
jury makes a shortlist of candidates who will be invited to
Buchsenhausen for personal interviews.

The personal interview with the jury forms the second stage. For the
interview, the applicants have to come to Innsbruck to personally
present their working plans and aims during the fellowship.

Buchsenhausen will pay for accommodation in Innsbruck for one night, but
cannot cover the costs for travel to Innsbruck. Alternatively, a video
conference (for instance via Skype) is also possible.

There is no legal right to be awarded a fellowship at Kunstlerhaus
Buchsenhausen. The jury is therefore under no obligation to justify
decisions. The jury's decision will be communicated in written form in
March 2010 (first stage) and April 2010 (second stage).

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[Application procedure]

Written applications must include the following documents:

* the project proposal (max 2,000 words, 3 copies)
* a visual portfolio/documentation of recent works (artists: max 2
catalogs, max 10 photos, 1 DVD or 1 CD-ROM; theorists/art critics: max 3
recent writing samples)
* a curriculum vitae (3 copies)
* the printed confirmation e-mail of the filled electronic application form

The electronic application form can be found at http://buchsenhausen.at
under the menu item 'Fellowship Program/Application form.'

The address to which the applications must be posted is:

Kunstlerhaus Buchsenhausen
Ref.: 'Fellowship 2010-11'
Weiherburggasse 13/12
6020 Innsbruck
Austria

CLOSING DATE FOR SUBMISSIONS (postmark): JANUARY 29, 2010

For additional information, please contact: office@buchsenhausen.at,
phone +43 512 278627, fax -11.

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