Bursary for Visual Artists

Discipline: Visual arts, Design
Origin of candidates: All regions of the world (except France)
Languages: French, English or Spanish
Maximum age: 25-35
Deadline: 30 October 2008
Application to be sent to: CAMAC

CAMAC,
1, Grande rue
10400 Marnay-sur-Seine, France
Tel.: (+33) 3 25 39 20 61
Fax : (+33) 3 25 39 67 98
E-mail:jycoffre@camac.org - Internet: www.camac.org

Host and partner institution: CAMAC (Centre d’art. Marnay Art Centre) is located 75 mn away from Paris in the village of Marnay-sur-Seine within the scenic region of Champagne-Ardenne. This multi-disciplinary creative centre offers a unique environment for international residency programmes for artists, scientists and technologists. CAMAC aims at fostering communication and creativity among individuals and groups working on the evolution of ideas or the realization of work.

Working/living conditions: single and separate living and working quarters within one of the three CAMAC buildings, one of which is a 17th century priory, shared kitchen, garden, exhibition and conference rooms, modest art reference library. Dinner with the other residents is provided during weekdays.

Equipment: video/film-editing facilities, tape-recorder, slides projector, access to Internet. Macintosh computers equipped with software, graphics, image, sound and video processing. Requests for specific equipment must be made clear when applying.

Nature of bursary: return ticket, board and lodging, possibility of public presentation of work. The laureate must provide his/her own health insurance.

Dates of residency: to be fixed by mutual agreement between 1 February and 30 May 2009 or 1 October and 31 December 2009

Download the application form

Eligibility: professional visual artists of demonstrated ability. The candidate must be motivated and open to discussion on contemporary art practice and the challenges of visual arts. He/she will be willing to conduct workshops or make a presentation of his/her work to the public. Working knowledge of French, English or Spanish required.

How to apply: send the application directly to CAMAC at the above address, together with the following documents:

1. a curriculum vitæ


2. a recent photograph


3. a project proposal for the residency period (3 to 5 pages + visuals)


4. two testimonials


5. 10 visuals of recent work (slides, CD, DVD, Pictures) and other supporting material such as press articles, catalogues, etc.

Please note that applications and accompanying material will not be returned unless a self-addressed envelope with sufficient postage is included in your initial application package.

Electronic mail applications or requests regarding your application will not be accepted.

Closing date for applications: 30 October 2008 postmarked.