Residency
Applications for 2007 are now
CLOSED
Applications for 2008 open in JULY 2007 |
ARTS
MANAGEMENT
RESIDENCIES IN ASIA 2007 |
The Asialink
Centre of The University of Melbourne invites applications from
arts managers to spend an extended period working in an Asian
country. Up to ten residencies will be offered in 2007.
This program
is an ongoing partnership with the Australia Council and is supported
by the Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade and various State
and Territory Arts Departments, extending the number and scope
of residencies available. Since the program's inception Asialink
has sent 406 residents to 242 hosts in Asia. Residencies have
taken place in 18 countries: Australia, Bhutan, Cambodia,
China, East Timor, Hong Kong, India, Indonesia,
Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Pakistan, The
Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Taiwan,
Thailand and Vietnam.
AIM
The aim of this program is to broaden the experiences available
to Australians in the Asian region, to develop projects related
to the host country and to encourage on-going involvement between
Australian and Asian artists and organisations. The residencies
are a professional development opportunity for Australian arts
practitioners and also act to foster bilateral relationships in
the region.
ELIGIBILITY
Residencies are open to all arts managers in the area of
performing arts, visual arts, festivals, multimedia and literature
who are Australian citizens or have permanent residency status
in Australia and who are able to demonstrate a proven record of
professional activity over at least three years. They are not
for academic study or research. Former Asialink Residents are
eligible to reapply four years following their initial selection
– eg. artists who undertook a residency in 2003 or earlier
are able to reapply this year for 2007.
EXPECTATIONS
Each residency
offers a specific amount of funding and initial contacts in the
host country. It is then up to the individual to make as much
of the experience as possible and to plan and manage their own
program. Flexibility and being able to cope with sometimes unusual
or difficult situations are great assets.
The resident's
interest in the host country and an understanding of its customs
and cultures are very important. Researching the country of interest
is essential and language skills are an advantage. It is recommended
that successful applicants undertake language lessons prior to
departure and in-country.
The resident
will be expected to undertake specific tasks or projects for the
host organisation, develop networks and to make a contribution
to the life of the host organisation or community. There is a
different idea about working space in Asia: that is, discrete
space for an individual is not assumed and resources, such as
computers, can be scarce. It is hoped that working space of some
sort is available but it is not guaranteed.
To varying
degrees the resident will be expected to take part in workshops,
seminars and give talks on Australian arts and culture and on
their own work.
The resident
is encouraged to generate and participate in publicity in the
form of interviews and articles both overseas and in Australia.
They may also be required to provide images, give interviews or
talk at forums to promote the program on their return.
FUNDING
Applicants have the option of applying for two types of residencies:
- a short residency from 4-6 weeks (grants of up to $6,000)
or
- a long residency for 12 weeks (grants of up to $12,000)
Please nominate your preference for a short or long residency
at the top of your statement page.
A grant is
provided to each resident to assist with airfares, accommodation,
living expenses, materials and production costs.
Once selected
it is the residents responsibility to maintain their own budget
and contribute funds if necessary. An amount of up to $2,000 may
be required. Asialink's grant can only be used for expenses directly
related to the residency and are not for expenditure incurred
in the resident's absence, eg. rent or mortgage repayments.
The grant
is not considered a salary or a fee. On completion of the residency,
the resident must provide a report and financial acquittal and
return unexpended funding. Asialink's residency funds are sourced
from a range of State and Federal bodies (as listed). Please be
aware of the potential for duplication of funding if you have
other applications pending.
TIMING
The timing of the residencies is flexible but will need to be
negotiated with the host organisation bearing in mind semester
times in the case of teaching institutions and extremes of temperature.
It is a funding requirement that the residency be undertaken
in 2007. Residencies are not transferable so please do not apply
if you think you might not be available.
PERSONAL
SAFETY
Residents are responsible for their own health and safety and
must obtain property and health insurance cover for the duration
of the residency. We advise that residents consult the Department
of Foreign Affairs and Trade website (www.dfat.gov.au)
about conditions in their host country prior to departure and
check official travel advisories throughout their stay. Residents
should take all due precautions while overseas and consider
returning home or delaying visits where necessary.
COLLABORATIVE RESIDENCIES
It is possible for collaborative residencies to occur
either across or within art forms. Applicants can either submit
a joint application to share one residency grant or submit individual
applications. Applicants should discuss collaborative proposals
with Asialink staff prior to application.
ACCOMMODATION
Organising accommodation is the responsibility of
the resident, however where possible assistance will be provided
by the host organisation, the Australian Embassy or High Commission
and Asialink staff. Family members can travel with the resident
at their own expense as long as the expectations of the residency
are fulfilled. Please note however that some hosts offer accommodation
that would not be appropriate for families.
HOSTS
Host organisations range from festivals, arts centres,
publishers, universities, galleries, museums and theatre companies.
Applicants have two options with regard to selecting hosts.
They can:
Applications
can be made for one or more hosts and there is space on the
cover page for 2 preferences. If you apply for more than one
host you may wish to give individual reasons for your preferences
within your statement, but you need only send one application.
Any special conditions or experience should be mentioned in
your statement.
The countries
of residency and host institutions are:
SINGAPORE
The Arts House at the Old Parliament www.theartshouse.com.sg
The Arts House seeks an energetic arts manager who is interested
in developing cross-cultural collaborations within Singapore
and abroad. Built originally as a home for a merchant and subsequently
utilised as the former Parliament Building, The Arts House is
a contemporary arts space with a 120 seat play den, a recital
chamber, a film theatrette, exhibition space and retail, food
and beverage outlets.
Institute
of Contemporary Arts Singapore www.lasallesia.edu.sg
Devoted to the research and exhibition of international and
Asian contemporary visual arts, media arts and design, ICA Singapore
seeks to forge networks and relationships with artists, curators,
researchers and institutions in order to promote and develop
critical curatorial practices. A curator is invited to develop
a joint curatorial project that may be presented at the ICA
Singapore galleries or result in a publication under the ICA
Singapore imprint. During the residency, the curator will also
be expected to provide talks or presentations for the curatorial
program at LASALLE-SIA College of the Arts. Residency period
from July 2007 onwards.
M1
Singapore Fringe Festival www.singaporefringe.com
This annual festival of theatre, performing arts, film, dance,
visual arts, mixed media, music and forum is created and presented
by Singaporean and international artists. Organised and curated
by The Necessary Stage, the Festival aims to bring the best
of contemporary, cutting-edge and socially engaged works to
the audience in Singapore. An arts manager will work closely
with the Fringe team in conceptualising and executing marketing
strategies for either the upcoming Fringe in February 2007 or
the 2008 Fringe.
Singapore
Writers Festival, The National Arts Council of Singapore (NAC)
www.nac.gov.sg/eve/eve02.asp
This Festival aims to celebrate and inspire great writing and
develop a deeper understanding and appreciation of the literary
arts. Festival activities include talks, workshops, performances,
film screenings and readings by writers from Singapore and internationally.
An experienced literary arts manager is sought to work with
the Literary Arts Division of the National Arts Council of Singapore
to develop a major new program for the Festival. This program
could be developed with a local or Southeast Asian partner and
would require experience in project management. The manager
is also expected to give an overview on the Australian literary
arts scene and promote discourse between Australian and Singaporean
writers and organisations in terms of strategic initiatives,
networks, support groups, programming and audience development.
HONG
KONG
Videotage www.videotage.org.hk
Videotage is a non-profit, interdisciplinary umbrella for the
promotion, presentation and circulation of new media art, and
is the main representative for over 50 Hong Kong based artists
who work in the field of new media. Videotage acts as an agent
by distributing videos to international festivals and supervising
commercial deals with galleries, and would welcome an arts manager
experienced in new media/video arts to work across their programs.
INDIA
Teamwork,
New Delhi www.teamworkfilms.com
Teamwork is a highly versatile production house with roots in
theatre, social action and the corporate world. They have been
instrumental in promoting contemporary and traditional performing
arts in India and abroad. Teamwork develops and produces live
events, festivals and manages artists. They are keen to host
an arts manager to work across their multidisciplinary programs.
KOREA
Seoul Performing Arts Festival (SPAF) www.spaf21.com
As Korea's premier performing arts festival, SPAF showcases
international and national works in dance, theatre and music.
The Festival invites a creative arts manager to work with the
international program team on co-productions, tour management
and projects. The organisers seek an arts manager with new ideas
and models for the development of cross-cultural Asia focussed
initiatives and networks for their festival program.
INDONESIA
Paradox Literary Centre, Yogjakarta & Utan Kayu Literary
Biennale, Jakarta
A literary arts and business manager will work across two key
Indonesian organisations, the Paradox Literary Centre based
in Yogjakarta which organises local and international residencies,
publishes a bilingual literary magazine, and promotes innovative
cultural exchange in the Asia and the Pacific region, and the
Utan Kayu Literary Biennale in Jakarta, Indonesia's premier
literary festival. The resident will be invited to contribute
to the organisation of literary events and will work across
programming, marketing, communications and business management.
The hosts will facilitate the resident's involvement in other
literary projects and events around Indonesia.
Selasar
Sunaryo Art Space, Bandung www.selasarsunaryo.com
Situated high in the hills of Bandung, Selasar Sunaryo Art Space
is a non-profit institution that promotes modern and contemporary
fine arts through a variety of activities which include exhibitions,
performances, seminars and workshops. A visual arts curator
can be immersed in Bandung's thriving contemporary arts scene,
gain networks and knowledge of Indonesian visual arts with the
potential to curate an exhibition through the gallery.
PHILIPPINES
Cultural Centre of the Philippines www.culturalcenter.gov.ph/
CCP is Philippines' premier national arts body responsible for
the management of the performing, visual, media and literary
arts. CCP was created in 1966 by the federal government with
the purpose of promoting and preserving Filipino arts and culture.
Programs which are managed by the organisation include a residency
program, a national outreach and exchange program and an international
program. The current focus of the organisation is on arts for
the people, arts education and arts as an industry. They would
like to host an arts manager experienced in arts marketing and
creative industries to contribute to strategic program planning.
APPLICATION
DETAILS
CLOSING
DATE: FRIDAY 1 September 2006
(Applications
must be post marked
on or before this day - no late applications can be considered.
No faxed or emailed applications will be accepted.)
Criteria for selection:
Your application should include (in the following
order):
Please
note:
- Applicants
may send up to 2 support letters.
- Extra
material is not required at this stage.
- Your
application will be photocopied and sent to the members of the
selection committee therefore please use plain white A4 paper
and do not bind or staple the pages.
- Material
will not be returned unless indicated on the front of your application.
If you require materials returned please include stamped self-addressed
envelope with return postage.
Selection Process:
Applications will be considered in November by the Asialink
Arts Management Committee, which includes artists and arts managers
from around Australia in the areas of performing arts, festivals,
new media, visual arts and literature. Applicants will be advised
on the final selection in December.
Enquiries
should be directed to:
Swee Lim
Tel: (03) 8344 3581 Fax: (03) 9347 1768
Email: s.lim@asialink.unimelb.edu.au
Website: www.asialink.unimelb.edu.au/arts
Applications
should be sent to:
Asialink Arts Management Residency Program
Asialink Centre
The University of Melbourne
Vic 3010
The Asialink
Residency Program is supported by: The Australia Council for
the Arts, Arts Victoria, Arts Queensland, artsACT, Arts WA,
Arts NT, Arts SA, Arts Tasmania, Arts NSW, and the Department
of Foreign Affairs and Trade, through the Australia-Indonesia
Institute, Australia Korea Foundation, Australia-India Council,
Australia-China Council, the Australian High Commission in Malaysia
and the Australia-Thailand Institute.
Asialink
residencies are also available in:
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