Dear Madam and Mister,
Unesco organise each year a programme of residencies for artists in the
different fields of arts all over the work.
In this framework, Compagnie Gaara, contemporary african dance company based
in Kenya will receive during one month a composer and a video artist next
year.
We thank to to transmit this information to any artist who would be
interested to apply for this residency.
You will find below the description of this residency, the conditions of
application and the application form.
You can also find details from the Unesco IFPC website.
http://www.unesco.org/culture/ifpc/
Residency in collaboration with the Compagnie Gąara, Nairobi, Kenya
(6 weeks)
The host and partner institution: created in 1998,
Gąara is the first
contemporary dance compagnie in Kenya. It is
dedicated to research, innovation
and collaboration around contemporary creation in
Africa. This residency is part of
its long term project for training, artistic
exchange and choreographic
development.
Application adress :
Mr Opiyo Okach ou Ms Claire Gelineau
46, rue Servan
75011 Paris, France
Tel/Fax: 33 (0) 1 48 05 50 94
E-mail: opiyokach@hotmail.com
Discipline: video/installation.
Facilities provided: working/performance space,
contact with local artists
(including traditional musicians in the case of
composers), specific technical
equipment upon prior arrangement, costs and
allowances in the case of
production. The artist will have the opportunity to
collaborate with a
choreographer in a new work towards either composing
music or creating a sound
installation in the case of a music composer or
either making a dance
video/document or video installation in the case of
a video artist.
Nature of the bursary: round trip, board, lodging,
and living expenses for six
weeks.
Dates: to be fixed by mutual agreement between
October 2001 and June 2002.
Eligibility: contemporary music composer interested
in working with traditional
sources or video artist with demonstrated ability
and commitment.
Working knowledge of English, Swahili or French
required.
How to apply: directly to Compagnie Gąara at the
address indicated above,
by sending a curriculum vitae, samples of recent
work (audio tapes, CD, minidisc,
video tape -VHS - CD-Rom, photos or slides) as may
be applicable, letter of
intent and two letters of reference.
Deadline: 30 april 2001.
In addition to the completed file to the
institution, a copy of the application form in
this publication should be sent to
UNESCO-ASCHBERG Bursaries for Artists
International Fund for the Promotion of Culture
UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15, France
fax (33 1) 45 68 55 99
e-mail: s.berriche@unesco.org
Application form
(Please type or use capital letters)
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Institution to which you are applying:
Discipline:
Family name:
First name:
Citizenship:
Sex:
Date and place of birth:
Address (where you can be reached):
City:
Postal code:
Country:
Phone number:
Fax number:
E-mail:
Please attach to this application form the following:
oA curriculum vitę indicating:
. your educational qualifications,
. your artistic experience,
. education or work experience abroad.
oA statement of intent (this statement of no more than 2 pages should
explain your motivation for participating in a
chosen residency or training programme. Please be specific in describing
your objectives, needs and expectations in
relation to this residency).
oA document proving your command of languages requested by the host
institution (unless it is your mother tongue).
oTwo letters of reference, from persons qualified to judge your artistic
achievements and potential.
oArtistic documentation (according to discipline):
. Visual arts: a sample of photos or mounted slides representative of your
work.
. Theatre, dance: press reviews, photos, video tape (VHS).
. Music: audio cassette and/or scores (for composers).
. Creative writing: copy of a manuscript or published text (no more than 10
pages).
. Film/Video: a video tape (VHS). Please indicate the format on the box.
(The applicant's name should appear on each item of artistic
documentation).
This application form can be photocopied.
Incomplete applications and those sent by fax or by e-mail will neither be
considered nor returned.
oTick if you want your file to be returned, and provide a self-addressed
envelope together with an International postal
coupon of an amount sufficient to cover the postage costs.
Important information for all applicants
Before applying for any bursary and to increase your chances, take a few
minutes to
read this CHECK-LIST
o Did you reply clearly and briefly to all questions in the Application
Form in French, English?
o Have you enclosed all artistic and other documentation required?
o Have you checked that your age, professional profile (including command
of languages), country of origin and
artistic experience correspond to the requirements indicated by the host
institution?
o If you have chosen to apply for two bursaries at the same time, did you
think of sending two portfolios?You must do
so!
o If you wish your portfolio to be returned, have you ticked the
appropriate box and enclosed sufficient postage and a
self-addressed envelope?
o Are you sure you are sending your portfolio to the correct address?
Please check the destination under the 'How to
apply' clause on the relevant page. Do not forget to send only a copy of
this application form (when you have to send
it directly to the institution) to FIPC.
To avoid any misunderstanding, please note:
oThe selection of candidates will take place in June-July 2001. Only
successful candidates will be notified of
selection.
o Incomplete or misdirected files will neither be considered nor returned.
For additional information, please contact:
UNESCO-ASCHBERG Bursaries for Artists
International Fund for the Promotion of Culture
UNESCO
1, rue Miollis
75732 Paris Cedex 15, France
fax (33 1) 45 68 55 99
e-mail: s.berriche@unesco.org
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