UNESCO–Aschberg Bursaries for Artists

THE DJERASSI RESIDENT ARTISTS PROGRAM
IN PARTNERSHIP WITH
UNESCO–ASCHBERG BURSARIES FOR ARTISTS
IS OFFERING ONE-MONTH BURSARIES/RESIDENCIES IN
VISUAL ARTS AND MUSIC COMPOSITION
IN 2009 FOR YOUNG INTERNATIONAL ARTISTS
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APPLICATION FORM

During 2009, one visual artist and one composer of music will be selected to attend a one–month bursary/residency at the Djerassi Resident Artists Program. Applications will be accepted from non-American citizens working in these two disciplines who are between 25 and 35 years of age and live and work anywhere in the world outside the United States. The residency will include a private work studio, living space, all meals, local transportation and round-trip airfare (provided by UNESCO–Bursary Programme) to the San Francisco International Airport. Artists are responsible for their own working materials and personal necessities. No other financial support is granted. Educational components such as artist workshops and/or classes are NOT offered as a part of this bursary.

The Djerassi Program is located in a spectacular rural setting in the Santa Cruz Mountains over-looking the Pacific Ocean, yet is within easy driving distance of San Francisco and the rest of the Bay Area. Each four-week residency session is comprised of eight artists in the disciplines of visual arts, media arts, music composition, choreography and literature. It is designed as a retreat experience to pursue personal creative work and share in collegial interaction within a small community of artists. In this spirit residents are expected to commit themselves for the entire bursary session awarded to them.

The composer’s studio and the visual arts studio are both located in a unique twelve-sided remodeled barn. The Artists' Barn contains two visual arts studio, a composer studio, a choreography studio, a media arts studio, and a darkroom. The studios are rustic with wood burning stoves and modest sleeping lofts. There is also a kitchen, a large common area, an email station, shared bathrooms, and laundry facilities in the Barn.

The Visual Arts Studio has large wall space with high ceilings, a sink, fluorescent and incandescent lighting, skylights, separate sleeping loft, and a wood burning stove. There is also a large covered area outside where artists may work on projects.

The Composer Studio is very spacious with a sitting area, sleeping loft, private bathroom, wood burning stove, and large windows. It is equipped with a baby grand and electric piano, stereo and CD player. Please note this is not a recording studio.

Deadline:
Applications must be postmarked by October 31, 2008 for a bursary/residency in 2009.

Bursary/Residency Session Dates:
September 15, 2009 - October 15, 2009 (all laureates arrive on the first day and depart on the last day)

Notification: Applicants will be notified of selection in February 2009.

Eligibility:
The bursaries are designed only for non-US citizens living outside of the United States.

The Aschberg Bursaries Programme is only intended for professional artists wishing to enrich their careers and by acquiring experience abroad. Students are not eligible.

The bursary is for the selected laureate only. The Djerassi Program does not offer accommodations to spouses, family members, children, or pets.

Candidates must be between 25 to 35 years old.

Language:
Laureates must have a speaking and comprehensive knowledge of the English language.

Laureates’ obligations:
The laureates agree to participate in the activities organized and/or offered by the host institution. The goal of the UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists Programme is to engage artists in a cultural exchange that is beneficial to all.

The laureates must also provide a report at the end of their residency to describe their experience, their interaction with the local community and the benefits they derived from their stay. This testimony will include samples of their work, which will be posted online in the Virtual Gallery of the UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists Programme.

APPLICATION Guidelines

Send all application materials to:
UNESCO BURSARY
Djerassi Resident Artists Program
2325 Bear Gulch Road
Woodside, CA 94062
USA

Please note: No applications will be accepted by email.

UNESCO/DJERASSI APPLICATION FORM
You must include the UNESCO/Djerassi application form, which can be obtained at this link on our website http://www.djerassi.org/2009-UNESCO-Djerassi-Application.html This is an interactive form that you can fill out and print. For those who are unable to fill in the fields by computer, you may print the form and fill it in by hand. Please note: The form cannot be submitted electronically or by email.

LETTER OF APPLICATION
You must include a letter explaining in no more than two pages the reasons why you wish to participate in a chosen residency. Describe your objectives, needs and expectations in relation to the residency.

A CURRICULUM VITAE/RESUME
You must include a curriculum vitea/resume indicating your educational qualifications, your artistic experience and your education and/or work experience abroad.

ARTISTIC WORK SAMPLE
You must include samples of your work according to the discipline you are applying in.

Music Composition Work Sample: 1-3 CDs, cassett tapes, or DVDs and a list identifying works by track title, and year of completion. Label each CD, CD case, cassett tape, or DVD with your name.

Visual Arts Work Sample: 6-20 slides, jpeg images, prints (photos), or catalogs of your work and an image or slide list identifying works by number, title, medium, size, and year of completion.

slides must be 35mm: 1/10” or 2.5mm thick. Label each slide with your name, number corresponding with slide list, title of work, and an arrow indicating top.

jpeg images on CD must be 800 x 600 pixels @ 72 dpi. Label each image with “your last name_your first name_1.jpg”, “your last name_your first name_2.jpg” the number should correspond with your image list. (NO images will be accepted by email)

prints may be any size. Label each print with your name, number corresponding with image list, title of work and year of completion.

TESTIMONIALS/RECOMMENDATIONS
Testimonials or recommendations written by persons qualified to judge your artistic achievements and potential may be included, but are not required.

SELF ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE
You may include an S.A.S.E. if you would like your work sample returned. International Reply Coupons, obtained at your local post office, may be included to cover the postage. (they are not available in all countries) see links below

http://www.upu.int/irc/en/index.shtml

http://www.upu.int/irc/en/international_reply_coupon-centenary_version.html

QUESTIONS ABOUT APPLICATION PROCESS
If you have any questions please email the Djerassi Program office: drap@djerassi.org and use UNESCO Applicant in the subject line.