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Alps Art Academy

Open call: Summer School for Land and Environmental Art
Deadline: March 8th, 2020
Application fee: No application fee

Alps Art Academy

Open call: Summer School for Land and Environmental Art

The third international Alps Art Academy will take place between June 25–July 4, 2020, in the Safiental (Grisons, Switzerland). Located in Tenna, 1650 meters above sea level, the summer school focuses on Land and Environmental Art.

In a dialogue with the canonized Land Art of the 1960s–70s, the Academy focuses on contemporary approaches to Land and Environmental Art by bringing them into a relationship with the Alpine landscape. We wish to create a platform of potentialities for the contemporary and future Land Art, which integrates not only natural landscape and the environment but also other “media” and the wider social context.

We encourage proposal submissions from artists working with landscape and the environment across genres and media, as well as from theoreticians, facilitators and curators engaged in research on the topic of Land Art. We welcome applications accompanied by a concrete concept that can be realized during the period of the summer school. The concepts should reflect the 2020 Alps Art Academy theme “ANALOG – DIGITAL.”

Program

Gathering circa thirty participants over a period of ten days, the Academy offers a rich program of workshops, seminars, field trips, artist talks and presentations, as well as a thematic symposium. Participants have the opportunity to explore what does it mean to create in, and interact with, the Alpine landscape and apply their experience in their work. Participants work together with international instructors who offer practical and theoretical mentoring. The Academy is linked to the Land Art Biennale Art Safiental (July 4–October 18, 2020) and offers an opportunity to present final projects.

Instructors

Matthias Bildstein (AT), Les Frères Chapuisat (CH), Sally de Kunst (BE/CH), Fragmentin (CH), Gabriela Gerber / Lukas Bardill (CH), Hanna B. Hölling (CH/UK), Richard Saxton (USA), Ella Tetrault (CAN), Lucie Tuma (CH) and additional guests.

Registration/Information
The conditions of participation, application form and further information can be obtained at: www.alpsartacademy.com

Fees
CHF 1‘200.–, USD 1‘200.–, EUR 1‘110.–

The fee entails 10 days academy, accommodation in double room, board, excursions during the academy: Travel expenses to and from the Academy is not inclusive and have to be carried by the participants. For participants in need of a financial support there is the possibility to apply for a funding.

Funding
The academy is committed to a diversified group of participants (age, gender, origin, underrepresented groups). Lower-income applicants may apply for a reduction of the tuition fee and / or a travel funding. To qualify for the funding, applicants should provide a justification letter in addition to the regular application form.

Deadline
The deadline for submissions is Sunday, March 8, 2020.

Organization
Sponsorship: Naturpark Beverin / The Municipality of Safiental; Director: Johannes M. Hedinger

Contact

Alps Art Academy
c/o Naturpark Beverin
Hauptstrasse 35
CH - 7104 Versam
Switzerland

T +41 81 630 60 16
info@alpsartacademy.ch

alpsartacademy.ch
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RELATED EVENTS:

Symposium ILEA TALKS: 27th–June 28th, 2020
Biennale ART SAFIENTAL: July 4–October 18, 2020

 

OCAD UNIVERSITY CONTEMPORARY FLORENCE STUDIO

OCAD UNIVERSITY CONTEMPORARY FLORENCE STUDIO
Spring/Summer 2020 Residencies and Courses

Image: Fahmina Ahmed

OCAD University, Canada’s leader in preparing the next generation of contemporary artists, is pleased to open the doors of our Florence studio to the international art and design community!

These programs are open to members of the OCAD U community as well as creative practitioners world-wide. In addition to utilizing OCAD U’s studio and emphasizing our approach to contemporary practice, this programming also includes the opportunity to engage with local practitioners and workshops.

1. OPEN SESSION CREATOR-IN-RESIDENCE

SPRING SESSIONS:
April 14th - 20th, 2020
April 21st - 27th, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 25th, 2020

SUMMER SESSIONS:
June 6th -12th, 2020
June 13th -19th, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: April 14th, 2020

Immerse yourself in a city where the rich traditions of fine art and craftsmanship meet contemporary art and design! The Creator in Residence Open Residency supports the participation of artists, designers, writers and any creative practitioners that can benefit from the time and space to develop their practice in a studio environment. As a participant, you will receive access to space at OCAD U’s Florence studio in a quiet shared palazzo in Florence’s San Marco neighbourhood. Your own designated work space will be complemented by the proximity to other creative professionals from around the world, as well as an array of programming to help you reflect on and share your practice. The residency includes an introductory Italian lesson, group community events, studio visits with local practitioners and a facilitated weekly group critique session.

2. UNDERSTANDING NORTHWEST COAST INDIGENOUS ART WITH LUKE PARNELL

May 1st - 7th, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 20th, 2020

This workshop series will be aimed at helping participants be able to recognize the imagery of NWC art (from the Northwest Coast of North America), in addition to gaining knowledge of its historical and contemporary context. The lectures will trace the history of NWC art from pre-contact to modernity to now and the hands-on learning will teach the participants the elements of NWC art by drawing and copying traditional designs.

This course will be a 6-part studio/seminar, with an additional day dedicated to a group field trip. Each day will start with a lecture (approximately 1 hour), and finish with some hands-on learning. There will also be time for participants to explore Florence, as well as engage in critical, group dialogue reflecting on how the context and history of the city in relationship to the class focus.

3. REFRAMING HISTORIES: PHOTOGRAPHY IN SEQUENCE WITH APRIL HICKOX

May 10th - 16th, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 20th, 2020

This collaborative course, Reframing Histories: Photography in Sequence focuses on connections to the landscape, which embrace land use (urban and rural), sustainability, site-specific interactions, and personal relationships to the land.

Through the exploration of site and place, this studio-based photography course will propel participants to respond to a new environment while intertwining their personal areas of interest. During this seven-day experience, learners will be given a series projects asking them to respond using their personal cultural history or their experiences in Florence as inspiration. At the start of the session, each day will center around responding to a landmark in the city, including both the natural environment, historical sites and museums. The participants will have the opportunity to link the series of small assignments into a linked body of work or to use the tasks as a way to generate new directions for their creative practice.

4. WATER AND STONES WITH MICHÈLE WHITE AND KATHARINA GIRALDI-HALLER

May 19th - 25th, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 20th, 2020

COURSE DESCRIPTION
In a post-internet world, we will be looking at the origins of a culture from its material base. We’ll follow in the footsteps of Mary McCarthy who wrote The Stones of Florence (1959) influenced by John Ruskin’s book The Stones of Venice (1851).

Our week will involve exploring Florence and surrounding area using the art, architecture and history as the basis of our research into contemporary art production. Each participant will produce a suite of works exemplifying their individual interpretation of “The Stones of Florence”. A guiding principal will be to find and reuse and repurpose existing materials from the environment and make our own paint.

5. ON ‘DRAWN’ HISTORIES OF ART AND ARCHITECTURE WITH ADIL MANSURE (In Florence and Venice)

May 29th - June 7th, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 20th, 2020

This ten-day drawing workshop will offer a broad overview of the major art and architectural works has Florence to offer. The ever-changing city is a rich palimpsest of historical layers dating from antiquity to the present. Using Renaissance art and architecture as an anchoring point, this workshop will examine historical continuity and change by considering influences that shaped Florentine art and history from both within and without Florentine society.

The first six days will consist of walking tours in Florence where, following short lectures, students will draw both on-site and in studio. The final day in Florence will be dedicated to an intensive drawn thesis (or analysis) of a single selected artwork or theme. The instructor will provide individual critiques and the day will culminate in a celebratory drawing exhibition. The program will culminate in Venice with a visit to the Venice Architecture Biennale 2020.

Spaces are limited, submit your registration fee to reserve your space!

Register or learn more at http://ocadu.ca/florence

At the link there is also photographs of our studios, details of what is included in each program, draft schedules and testimonials from past participants.

For any questions about any of these courses, contact:

JENNIE SUDDICK, MFA
MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS & PARTNERSHIPS
E jsuddick@ocadu.ca

Note: Our main studio is partially accessible. We would love to discuss individual requirements and how we can support them.

Image: Mashayla Ritchie

 

Image: Jennie Suddick

 

OCAD UNIVERSITY CONTEMPORARY FLORENCE STUDIO

CREATOR-IN-RESIDENCE
FALL 2019/WINTER AND SPRING 2020

OCAD University, Canada’s leader in preparing the next generation of contemporary artists, is pleased to be opening the doors of our Florence studio to the international art and design community!

WINTER CREATOR-IN-RESIDENCE SESSIONS:
December 9th - 15th, 2019
December 16th - 22nd, 2019
January 6th - 12th, 2020
January 13th - 19th, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: November 4th, 2019

SPRING CREATOR-IN-RESIDENCE SESSIONS:
April 14th - 20th, 2020
April 21st - 27th, 2020
APPLICATION DEADLINE: February 25th, 2020

Application fee
COURSE FEE:
$900 CAD FOR 1 week (+HST)
$1700 CAD FOR 2 weeks (+HST)

WORKSHOP/EXCURSION FEE:
$100 (+HST) per participant for each 1 or 2 week session

Spaces are limited, submit your course fee to reserve your space!

COURSE DESCRIPTION

Immerse yourself in a city where the rich traditions of fine art and craftsmanship meet contemporary art and design! The Creator in Residence Open Residency supports the participation of artists, designers, writers and any creative practitioners that can benefit from the time and space to develop their practice in a studio environment. As a participant, you will receive access to space at OCAD U’s Florence studio in a quiet shared palazzo in Florence’s San Marco neighbourhood. Your own designated work space will be complemented by the proximity to other creative professionals from around the world, as well as an array of programming to help you reflect on and share your practice. The residency includes an introductory Italian lesson, group community events, studio visits with local practitioners and a facilitated weekly group critique session.

You can decide to participate in the Open Residency for either one or two weeks, and if you choose to select only one week, you can register for either the first or second week, based on your preference and availability.

WHO SHOULD TAKE THIS COURSE

This program is flexible to suit the needs of creative practices at various levels and media. This is an opportunity to dedicate time to your practice, or experiment with new processes and considerations. It is ideal for individuals who want to further their own studio or written work, with a structure that will provide a new context and framework for them to do so within.

DURATION:

Participants can choose to participate for 1-4 weeks and can register in 1 or 2 week blocks

What is included:
Studio Access
Italian lesson and group excursion costs and facilitation
Guest studio visit at the end of each week-long session

What is not included:
Accommodation in Florence
Airfare and other travel
Materials for personal projects
Meals or beverages

Each week of this program can count as one course towards the OCAD U Continuing Studies Art and Design Studio Skills Certificate

Participants in the Contemporary Florence Studio Short Courses must be 18 years or older.

Spaces are limited, submit your registration fee to reserve your space!

Learn more, including pictures of our studios, draft schedules and testimonials from past participants at: http://ocadu.ca/florence

For more documentation, and to keep up-to-date on announcements of future programs, follow us on Instagram: ocaduinternational

For more information about any of these courses, contact:
JENNIE SUDDICK, MFA
MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS & PARTNERSHIPS

E jsuddick@ocadu.ca
T 416 977 6000 x2451
www.ocadu.ca

Note: Our main studio is partially accessible. We would love to discuss individual requirements and how we can support them.

http://ocadu.ca/florence

 

TURPS CORRESPONDENCE COURSE 2019/20

Janet Sainsbury

TURPS CORRESPONDENCE COURSE 2019/20

Applications open now for 2019/20
Deadline: 31st August 2019

Turps Correspondence Course is an innovative project giving painters a critical perspective and challenging insight into their work, wherever they are based and at any point in their career, in the form of quarterly appraisals aimed at supporting their studio development.

During the year participants will engage in a structured two-way process during which time they will present images of works and, in turn, receive feedback from a dedicated mentor as well as the wider tutorial team at Turps Art School.

Applicants must have a personal email address, access to the internet and reasonable facilities to document work digitally.

Participants will be provided with a dedicated online folder at privateviews.com that will be visible to both themselves and the tutorial team. Participants will be expected to upload images of paintings, drawings, works in progress, sketchbook pages etc. during the duration of the course. It is important this is an ongoing process that best describes their output as this will allow the mentors to track developments and compile their observations at dedicated feedback points.

The application process is now open and applications will be reviewed on an on-going basis until August 31st 2019, when the process will close until next year. Applicants can expect to hear about the success of their application within 6 weeks of Turps receiving it.

Programme mentors currently include: Dan Coombs, Covadonga Valdes, Katrina Blannin, David Leeson, Sarah Pickstone, Katie Pratt, Marcus Harvey, Phil Allen, Philip King, Sofia Silva, Colin Smith, Neal Tait, Emma Talbot, Andrea Medjesi-Jones, Luke Dowd, Hannah Murgatroyd, Adam Hennessey, John Greenwood, Jake Clark and Geraldine Swayne.

“Looking back to my first year, I feel my work and how I feel about it has changed significantly. I am more sure of the direction I want to pursue and more confident about my skills. The feedback I’ve received has been of a consistently high standard and always relevant, often challenging. An ex Turps student said to me when I asked if doing the correspondence course was a good idea ‘you get out of it what you put in’ – which I think is very true. I’ve enjoyed the structure and the format of submitting work and a statement and getting a review back from my tutor works really well for me. I am going to meet up with 5 other artists on the Turps Correspondence Course soon in Bristol and I’m hoping to be part of a group Turp CC show in London later this year. It feels great to have this shared connection with other painters.”
Janet Sainsbury

“What I enjoy most about the Correspondence Course is the sustained critical dialogue with my mentor. I have time to experiment with ideas, produce new work, think about my process – then comes a submission and much awaited report. And again I have another two or three months to reflect, agree or disagree, check recommended artists, do more reading. In this cycle of concentrated energy and exchange my painting and self-reflection have become richer and more varied.”
Peter Leese

“Having left art school, my practice began to develop in a more painterly direction. After a period of time working by myself in the studio I sought out critical interaction. Turps CC provided me the opportunity to gain constructive feedback towards the develop of my painting practice. The tutor interaction provided me with a fresh perspective to the way I was thinking about, and approaching my paintings. The course challenged me to re-evaluate and experiment, leading to unforeseen outcomes in my work. It has been a great learning experience and the guidance that I’ve received has contributed towards me receiving an offer to enrol at the Royal Academy of Art’s Postgraduate programme 2019-2021.”
Max Boyla

“I applied to the Turps Correspondence Course because I felt I could benefit from a dialogue with and critical response from a course mentor in order for me to assess the work I was making and how I wanted it to develop.  I was allocated a mentor who had a real sympathy with and understanding of the paintings I was making and the themes and thoughts behind them, and asked questions that required me to think carefully about what I was doing and why.  Over the year a useful and thought-provoking dialogue has taken place with the mentor, which I found supportive and encouraging whilst at the same time challenging, leading me to broaden the subject matter, and consider other approaches to mark making, scale and paint handling.  Consequently my work has developed and evolved in exciting and unexpected ways.  The Turps Correspondence Course has contributed hugely to this, and I would unreservedly recommend it to those who have a serious interest in painting and wish to develop and critique their practice.”
Ben Walker

Course fees: £1750

Programme runs October 2019 – September 2020

Applications are now open and close on 31st August 2019.

Applications should be submitted using a file transfer website, such as https://www.wetransfer.com/ or https://www.hightail.com/ to scott@turpsbanana.com

Each application must include:
· A short statement of intent. What do you expect to gain from the Correspondence Course? What will you bring to the programme? (Max 500 words)
· A CV including all educational and professional practice related information
· Full name, DOB, and contact details (inc. address, telephone, email)
· Up to 10 images. It is desirable that at least 5 of the images relate to work made in the last two years. You may include 5 further images of sketch book or supporting images. See Image requirements at end of document.
· It is desirable, but not essential that applicants have achieved at least a BA (Hons) level of education or can show an equivalent level of engagement with their work.
· Applicants must have their own personal email address, access to the Internet and ‘reasonable’ facilities to digitally record their work.

This is not an accredited educational qualification programme but an opportunity for painters to further their exploration of the medium and re-energize their work through dedicated critical response from practising artists.

Application fee: £35 Payable:
· By cheque made payable to ‘Turps Education’ and delivered to Turps Gallery, Unit 11, Taplow House, Thurlow Street, London SE17 2UQ
· By payment via the Turps Shop online at www.turpsbanana.com
· By Bank Transfer to Turps Education. Sort Code 309447 Ac.No. 49374268 (please reference surname)

Applications will not be considered until payment has been received.

Notes on Supplying Images: Please supply images in Digital Format Digital Images must be supplied Jpeg format and RGB mode. Each file should be between 100kb and 1MB and formatted to be viewed on a Mac. Image files must be labelled clearly and listed on an accompanying word document. This should include the title, medium, size/duration and date of each work. Applicants should ensure that the list corresponds with file names supplied.

Email enquiries to scott@turpsbanana.com

Max Boyla

Peter Leese		Ben Walker

TURPS
Turps, Unit 12, Taplow House, Thurlow Street, London, SE17 2UQ
www.turpsbanana.com
www.turpsgallery.co.uk

F12 Progressing Painting II: Ideas, Strategies & Solutions

Duration: 15 July – 26 July / - 2 weeks

Tutor(s): Rose Davey, Tessa Whitehead, Sarah Kate Wilson

https://onlinestore.ucl.ac.uk/short-courses/faculty-of-arts-humanities-c01/slade-school-of-fine-art-summer-school-courses-f12/f12-progressing-painting-ii-ideas-strategies-solutions

Level 3: This course is suitable for those who have experience within the area but want to expand on their knowledge and techniques

Course Code

SummerSchool19PP2

Course Leader

Rose Davey, Tessa Whitehead, Sarah Kate Wilson: Administrator: Lea Collet & Rebecca Loweth

Course Description

This intensive two-week (or four week) course is designed for students who have a pre-existing painting practice they wish to develop and advance in a dedicated studio environment with the support of a range of tutors specialising in Painting. The aim of the course is to enable students to develop their work through discussion, expand their awareness of artists and artworks and engage with a new artist community.

Each tutor will run a practical workshop outlining a strategy used in their own practice to help students develop their visual research. These workshops will cover the basics such as colour and form and the more experimental concepts of chance and collaboration. Studio based learning will include one-to-one tutorials, group critiques and reading groups which will run alongside visits to an artist’s studio and a guided tour of a museum.

Students will begin by presenting an idea for a new body of work, which will evolve throughout the two weeks and will be shown in development at a group exhibition in conclusion to the course.

For more information on the Slade Summer School 2019 please visit: https://www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/summer-school

Discounts are available for current UCL students and staff. To claim this discount, you will be asked to enter your UPI number (available on your UCL ID card) when making a booking with the online store.

Please Read Slade’s Terms & Conditions https://www.ucl.ac.uk/slade/summer-school/general-information

 

UNIDEE - University of Ideas

UNIDEE welcomes your application to participate in one or more of its modules for the 2019 Spring and Summer Terms.
Application deadline: 29 April, 2019

Chto Delat, Still from video film 'The Excluded At the moment of danger', 2014

Initiated by artist Michelangelo Pistoletto in 1999, UNIDEE – University of Ideas is the higher educational programme for art and social change of Cittadellarte – Fondazione Pistoletto (Italy). Based on interdisciplinary research, knowledge sharing and field activities, the programme fosters processes of cross-pollination to investigate the relationship between art and public sphere. Organized around intensive modules, the programme is open to artists and other practitioners from all over the world to develop formal, theoretical and critical skills and provides enrolled fellows with feedback and resources to facilitate and support their practices. Each module is moderated by a visiting mentor and is specifically designed to train "artivators”, people who intend to use art as a methodology, practice and language advancing the notion of art as a public sphere and political action.

2019 marks the 20th anniversary of UNIDEE and to celebrate the beginning of its third decade, Cittadellarte has organized a dedicated programme with new activities and special themes. Curated by visiting curator Valerio Del Baglivo, the modules programme is organized around three key concepts that exemplify the mission and history of Cittadellarte-Fondazione Pistoletto:

COLLECTIVE AGENCY – a series of modules exploring the potential of collective action and its political implications: artists Chto Delat and Adelita Husni Bey will introduce participants to pedagogic embodiment, anti-authoritarianism togetherness and perfomativity;

CLIMATE ACTION – a summer camp to rediscuss the human impact on our planet and imagine a postpetrol society: artists Brett Bloom, Luigi Coppola and Fernando Garcia Dory will discuss how to engage in long-term art projects considering agroecology, microorganisms as social systems and forms of de-industrialization of the self in times of climate breakdown.

MODES OF INSTITUTING – a series of meetings rethinking how we can establish ethical principles to build our institutions not only as centres of power, hierarchy, control and discipline (names to be announced in May).

Furthermore, new exciting features have been added to the 2019 UNIDEE programme: underlying its interdisciplinary nature, each of the key concepts is introduced by a public talk of an expert from another discipline (venues and names to be announced soon); reinforcing UNIDEE publishing activity, a CALL FOR PAPERS is launched offering artists and theoreticians to respond the 2019 key concepts; and finally a new rich package of fee reductions and fee waiver is available - including free spots for artist-mothers, reductions for newly arts graduates, a seven days free module supported by Zegna, and much more.

Since 1999 the programme has registered the participation of more than 480 students from 52 different countries.
Previous mentors have been Assemble, Ayreen Anastas and Rene Gabi, Franco “Bifo” Berardi, Viviana Checchia, Etcetera, Iliana Fokianaki, Germano Celant, Rick Lowe, Matteo Lucchetti, Viktor Misiano, Antoni Muntadas, Adrian Paci, STEALTH.unlimited, Jeanne van Heeswijk, Jason Waite among others. UNIDEE Air programme has established collaborations with organizations such as Fundación Museos de la Ciudad (Ecuador), Yarat Contemporary Art Space (Azerbaijan), Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation (India), A.M. Qattan Foundation (Palestine) and many others.

Cittadellarte
Instituted in 1998 by artist Michelangelo Pistoletto as a concrete development of his Progetto Arte Manifesto — a direct call to artists to initiate social changes in their own contexts —, Cittadellarte aims at inspiring and producing responsible changes in society through ideas and creative projects. Pistoletto has translated the Foundation’s mission into the symbol of the Third Paradise: in his words “a reconfiguration of the mathematical infinity sign, made of three consecutive circles. The two external circles represent all the diversities and antinomies, among which nature and artifice. The central one is given by the compenetration of the opposite circles and represents the generative womb of a new humanity”. Since then, Cittadellarte has built a network of autonomous and connected "ambassadors of the Third Paradise," a group of agents that represent initiatives of social and political transformation worldwide. These ambassadors follow the practices of Demopraxia, a methodology leading the whole society to participate concretely in the exercise of the government.

Application procedure
Applicants must submit their application by email to: unidee@cittadellarte.it stating “UNIDEE 2019 application (your name)” as a subject line.
Applicants must attach the following documents (up to 8 MB in total):
(1) the application form (download here)
(2) a selected portfolio (max 3 projects, one single pdf, max 6 MB)

Application deadline: Monday 29th April

Partners
UNIDEE patrons are Piedmont Region, Compagnia di San Paolo, CRT Fondazione Cassa di Risparmio di Torino, Fondazione Zegna, illycaffè S.p.A.
UNIDEE AIR partners are A.M. Qattan Foundation (PS); Inlaks Shivdasani Foundation (IN); Fundación Museos de la Ciudad (EC); Yarat Contemporary Art Space (AZ).

For further informations, discount, etc please visit UNIDEE – University of Ideas website or contact: unidee@cittadellarte.it

 

OCAD UNIVERSITY: CONTEMPORARY FLORENCE STUDIO

SHORT COURSE OFFERINGS
SPRING/SUMMER 2019

Various deadlines and participation fees (no application fee) - SEE BELOW

OCAD University, Canada’s leader in preparing the next generation of contemporary artists, is pleased to be opening the doors of our Florence studio to the international art and design community!

Our 2019 programming includes three different frameworks aimed at supporting overall studio practice, teacher training and material exploration. In addition to utilizing OCAD U’s studio and emphasizing our approach to contemporary practice, this programming will also include a significant amount of community immersion, including the opportunity to engage with local practitioners and workshops.

These new intensive short courses can count towards the OCAD U’s Continuing Studies Art and Design Studio Skills Certificate.

Open Session: Creator in Residence

Spring:

April 12th - 18th, April 19th-26th, 2019

Duration: 1 week or 2 weeks (participant can select)

Spring Open Session Creator-in-Residence: Register by March 15th, 2019

and

Summer:

July 8th - 14th, July 15th- 22nd, 2019

Duration: 1 week or 2 weeks (participant can select)

Summer Open Session Creator-in-Residence: Register by May 27th, 2019

Cost: $900 Canadian/week

Immerse yourself in a city where the rich traditions of fine art and craftsmanship meet contemporary art and design! The Creator in Residence Open Residency supports the participation of artists, designers, writers and any creative practitioners that can benefit from the time and space to develop their practice in a studio environment. As a participant, you will receive access to space at OCAD U’s Florence studio in a quiet shared palazzo in Florence’ San Marco neighbourhood. Your own designated work space will be complemented by the proximity to other creative professionals from around the world, as well as an array of programming to help you reflect on and share your practice. The residency includes an introductory Italian lesson, group community events, studio visits with local practitioners and a facilitated weekly group critique session.

Who should take this course:

This program is flexible to suit the needs of creative practices at various levels and media. This is an opportunity to dedicate time to your practice, or experiment with new processes and considerations. It is ideal for individuals who want to further their own studio or written work, with a structure that will provide a new context and framework for them to do so within.

Masterclass: Ignite Your Creativity in Florence (and Venice!)

June 10th- 24th, 2019

Duration: 2 weeks

Cost: $2,700 Canadian

Register by April 29th, 2019

Imagine the beautiful artwork you’ll make Florence, Italy -with a bonus trip to the Venice Biennale!

Join Nicole Collins and Anda Kubis, beloved Drawing and Painting faculty, for this intensive studio-based experience! Draw upon the wonders of Florentine history and immerse yourself in its rich contemporary culture. Open your eyes to the most cutting-edge art in the world with an important visit to the Venice Biennale. This two-week experience will infuse inspiration into your personal art practice, at whatever stage it may be.

Nicole and Anda will create a vibrant studio experience with enriching workshops, artistic feedback, and intensive critiques – all culminating in an open-house to show off your artistic production. Through prolific art practice you’ll build your portfolio and connect to a creative community. To spark content and gain context, you’ll visit historical sites and museums, with walking tours to capture the sights and textures of Florence through sketching and photography. Concentrated days to focus on self-directed artwork will be supported by the faculty and enjoyable engagement with your studio mates. Authentic Tuscan experiences await you - through an introductory Italian language class, wine tasting, and visits to artisan workshops.

Who should take this course:

This course is ideal for graduates of fine art programs (including OCAD U alumni), studio artists, individuals looking to reengage their art practice, as well as people looking to build their art portfolio. If you are looking for contemporary practice in a historically rich and inspiring environment, this course is for you!

Creativity Reboot for Educators

June 28th- July 5th, 2019

Duration: 1 week

Cost: $1750 Canadian

Register by May 17th, 2019

Our studio training for teachers program is designed to support a wide range of education professionals from around the world. This includes those delivering art programs at the secondary level, as well as anyone looking to incorporate arts-based learning into another curriculum. This one-week intensive program is based at OCAD U’s Florence campus studios and on-site at various key locations in the art and design community in Florence. The program will revolve around a series of workshops to develop artistic techniques and creative skills, as well as other activities that can be incorporated into class delivery, including tutorials on how to help students prepare art and design portfolios for application to post-secondary institutions or professional opportunities. Our program leaders will also facilitate group discussions around best practices, based around both case studies and shared stories from the group.

Who should take this course:

This course is ideal for secondary school instructors who also have an interest in studio art and design. This includes teachers who are individuals looking to reengage their art practice through studio time and access, as well as people looking to learn new approaches to studio making and teaching. This course will also cover best practices in supporting students pursuing future practices and post-secondary education in art and design, including portfolio preparation and art writing.

Register and learn more at: ocadu.ca/Florence (including sample itineraries, images of our studio space and facilitator bios.)

For more information contact:

JENNIE SUDDICK, MFA

MANAGER, INTERNATIONAL PROJECTS & PARTNERSHIPS

E jsuddick@ocadu.ca

T 416 977 6000 x2451

www.ocadu.ca

Note: Our main studio is partially accessible. We would love to discuss individual requirements and how we can support them.

 

CAMP - 2019 Program

Live, work and study with Laure Prouvost, Adbusters, Bill Drummond, Laurel Halo, Center for Political Beauty & more.
Deadline: various workshop dates
Application fee: No application fee, courses cost €1299 / $1429 / £1119, grants, bursaries and discounts are available

CAMP is the first of a new breed of arts residency. We run five-day residential arts, music, writing, philosophy, environmental and arts-activist sessions. These are no ordinary courses - they are intense, artistic catalysts run by internationally acclaimed practitioners; creative flashpoints designed to change the lives of everyone involved. Our current program includes opportunities to study with Turner Prize winner Laure Prouvost, celebrated composer Gavin Bryars, Cabaret Voltaire founder and world-famous sound recordist Chris Watson, electronic producer of the moment Laurel Halo, KLF/K-Foundation co-founder Bill Drummond, NYC avant-garde composer/sound artist Eli Keszler, art-activists Adbusters, the Center for Political Beauty, and many others.

It's a place where great art is made, new movements are formed, new ideas are explored and groundbreaking people are nurtured. It's about generating revolutions, incubating creative minds and bringing the best emerging practitioners in all artistic fields to their full potential.
The focus of CAMP is to use what we have – our artistic network, our facilities, our various record labels and publishing operations, our relationships with acclaimed artists and our artist support platforms – to provide people with a catalytic, game-changing masterclass experience, in inspiring surroundings.

Local information: CAMP is located in Aulus les Bains, the last village before the France/Spain Pyrenean frontier chain. The location is spectacular - we are nestled at 750m above sea level, surrounded by snowcapped peaks over 3000m high, ancient forests and cascading waterfalls. There are eagles, lammergeiers, vultures, ibex and bears.
Walk out of the residency, and within ten minutes you are completely alone in one of the most beautiful mountain landscapes in Europe. Aulus les Bains is also a spa village - there are hot water springs, and a thermal spa in the village to take advantage of the healing and relaxing properties of the water.

CAMP provides accommodation for all participants on-site, in the form of private, peaceful rooms with mountain views. CAMP also houses advanced facilities available to all residential students - recording facilities, digital video and photography editing suites, rehearsal and performance spaces, fine art studios, a cinema, an arts library and numerous installation spaces. All food and drinks, including local specialities, wine and cheese, are included.

Artists benefit from an intense, catalytic learning experience studying their chosen discipline with one of the most celebrated artists in their field. They live, eat, study and create with their session leader(s) for a week, gaining new skills and insights, building their network, learning new techniques and approaches.

After the session, all participants benefit from our post-course support. We run an art gallery and performance venue in the UK, a publishing house, three record labels, a radio station and are part of an extensive European touring network. We provide ongoing support to all participants, offering exhibition, release, broadcast, touring and publication opportunities, as well as ongoing training and networking.
We're extremely keen that our sessions form a career-changing point in an artist's professional life.

Additionally, attendees can take part in optional activities to make the most of their stay in this incredible place - mountain expeditions, wildlife walks and visits to some of the most beautiful spots in the area.

Grants, bursaries and educational discounts are available - see campfr.com/funding for more details.

Link: https://www.campfr.com

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ArtEZ Master of Theatre Practices

Call for Applications 2019
Deadline: March 11, 2019

Anything Whatsoever by Katie Ward, photo Marije van den Berg

The Master of Theatre Practices is a two years intensive master’s degree programme in contemporary performance, theatre, dance, live art and performance art making.
The programme is specifically tailored and designed for performance practitioners, and professionals with experience and knowledge of performance practice, theatre, choreography, live art, somatic or body practices.

Apply until March 11th, for a limited number of places available.

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The ArtEZ Master of Theatre Practices aims at challenging and expanding the notion of performance and interrogating how embodied actions create social meanings. It offers a rigorous, partly taught, partly research driven study, dedicated to developing de-disciplined, diverse, equitable and resilient performance artists and practitioners. Participants design the trajectory of research in close dialogue with a team of experienced tutors and inspiring guests from an international network in the performing arts.

At the heart of the programme lies the unique combination of contemporary performance studies and cutting-edge practice-as-research investigations. Informed by critical theory and the latest developments within artistic practice, this course locates performance into its socio-political dimensions and aims to interrogating the precarious and urgent role of art in society.

The programme’s vision is to create a de-disciplined, diverse thinking programme that promotes performance making as a strategy for equitable societies and resilience, investing in the empowerment and continuity of the artistic practices of practitioners. By the end of their course, students will have developed a portfolio of projects that advance notions and practices on the making of artistic work, as well as a critical self-positioning in the professional field of the performing arts.

Discover more about the programme in our Brochure for 2019:
https://www.artez.nl/media/open_dagen/a5_performance_practices_brochure_nov__2018.pdf

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Are you interested in empowering your artistic practice through discourse, experimentation and feedback?
Do you see research as a practice that enriches and sharpens your art making?
Do you wish being part of an international group of artists in dialogue with the contemporary field of the performing arts?

We welcome applications from:
- Practitioners who hold a BA in Theatre or Dance, or associated fields, and aim at developing their artistic experience and professional expertise.
- Artists with a curiosity for learning, a spirit of experimentation, and an ambition to grow, who are committed to art-making as a life-long practice in dialogue with peers and audiences.
- Students who are able to self-organize and sustain autonomous periods of work as well as welcome collaboration, being open to work with and learn from peers.
- Learners who envision their research question as a question which is not only their own but a contribution to the field of performing arts and to contemporary society.

Deadlines for Applications: March 11th

See conditions for Application
https://www.artez.nl/en/course/theatre-practices/admission

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School of Sound April 24 - 27

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Rediscover what you love about working in sound at
School of Sound April 24 - 27
Purcell Room, Southbank Centre, London SE1

To all those working with sound, this unique forum offers an exceptional series of long-form presentations on the use of sound in film, theatre, dance, television, radio, games and installation. Sonic environments, sound design, sound as metaphor, human sound perception – the topics have ranged from the practical to the aesthetic to the metaphysical during these intense four-day meetings.

Each year, people from all aspects of the arts, media and audio-visual industries have gathered from over 40 countries to hear the speakers define and interpret their personal use of sound from both traditional approaches and radical new perspectives. Anyone working with sound will find the juxtaposition of ideas captivating and inspiring. Meet and talk to the speakers.

As Pat Jackson, Oscar-winning film sound editor, said in her talk, the purpose of the School of Sound is to ‘appreciate, examine, poke around and marvel at the architecture of sound. We look at the plumbing and describe the pipes to you.’

The School of Sound is designed not just for sound designers and composers but also for the directors, writers, editors and producers who must share in the creative thinking to use sound effectively and imaginatively. We’re interested in the ideas that go into great sound production.  Come and learn to listen differently.

‘It’s an almost shocking experience to be inspired in such a way on a subject I thought I knew pretty well. I am starting to find value and complexity in even the smallest everyday sound.’ 2017 Delegate

April’s programme already includes renowned Hollywood sound designer Richard King (Dunkirk, Inception, Master and Commander); artist filmmaker and Turner Prize nominee Rosalind Nashashibi; film sound designer Paul Davies (You Were Never Really Here): animators the Quay Brothers (Street of Crocodiles, Institute Benjamenta); theatre director Sinéad Rushe; composer and radio writer Neil Brand; sound artist Nigel Helyer; ethnographic documentary filmmaker Rina Sherman, and neuroscientists Morten Kringelbach and Peter Vuust exploring jazz and improvisation. More speakers will be added in the coming weeks.

Register now
Bursaries are available for UK freelancers and there is a reduced fee for students
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