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190 Mountain View Avenue, Kingston 6(1) 876 927 7931, (1) 876 406 [email protected]
2014 SUMMER/WINTERARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAM Deadline: November 22, 2013 Residency periods: June 5 - August 9orDecember 16 - January 27
ABOUT NLS
NLS (new local space/ nuclear localisation signal/ natty’s loquacious stylings/ nerds love serpents/ nobodies loving something/_______________________) is a new contemporary visual art initiative in Kingston, Jamaica.
The goal of NLS is to support contemporary visual artists whose practice is based in experi-mentation, to connect such artists to the global contemporary art community, and to foster a collaborative approach to the artistic process.
Our dynamic programming provides a unique platform in Jamaica for experimentation and public engagement in contemporary visual art through our artist residency program, our exhibition program, studio rental program, and a philosophy of open access. NLS is blazing a trail as the first non-profit visual art initiative in Jamaica to provide support for visual artists with singular vision and an experimental approach. NLS is a non-profit sub-sidiary of Creative Sounds Ltd.
The Board of Directors: The Advisory Committee:Deborah Anzinger, PhDExecutive Artistic Director Paul Michael Carroll Donna Carroll
Simon Benjamin, Designer Holly Bynoe, Founder ARC Magazine Chajana DenHarder, Artist
Petrona Morrison, Director, School of Visual Art, Edna Manley College Blair Murphy, Program Director, Washington Projects for the Arts Mandilee Newton, Architect, ACLA Ebony Patterson, Artist Veerle Poupeye, PhD, Executive Director, National Gallery of Jamaica Nicole Smythe-Johnson Independent Curator
René Williamson, PhD, Business Consultant Kevin Wilson, Chartered Accountant
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ABOUT NLS ARTIST RESIDENCY PROGRAMThe NLS residency program is a nine week residency program open to visual artists working in any medium or discipline, including interdisciplinary artists. The residency program is geared towards working artists with a developed portfolio who are intellectually and artistically concerned with pushing boundaries within their disciplines and within the current social landscape, as well as engaging with the public through art.
- Unlimited access to 200 sq. ft workspace with phone line and internet access as well as outdoor workspace of 600 sq ft. - Work grants of up to JD$80,000 - A travel stipend of JD$30,000 for international residents - Room and board for international residents
- Access to Creative Sounds audio recording studio for artists with interdisciplinary projects - Opportunity to host moderated studio visits with artist talk - Opportunity for exhibition of the artists’ work at a later point after the residency
The residency will provide:
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APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS1. A project narrative of 700 - 1000 words describing the residency project. This should include conceptual statement, technical details, and physical descriptions of the proposed project. Should include previous experience in carrying out projects of a similar capacity. Sketches/schematics should be included where necessary. 2. An executive summary of 75 - 100 words
3. A timeline for all work to be completed during the residency period. The timeline should detail checkpoints such as period of research if relevant, as well as points of technical execution. 4. A budget narrative. Estimated cost of materials and/or services that will be needed must be detailed, as well as the source of all funding and deficits. Please include researched prices for transportation costs of work where necessary.
5. Curriculum Vitae (CV) 6. Representative portfolio as appropriate to the residency project. Portfolio should include work that was made within the last two years: Either 10 - 15 images 1000 x 800 pixels or 3 videos of no more than 5 minutes each.
7. Work sample index. Work sample index should list the works in the portfolio in numerical order with titles of the work, medium and date. 8. Artist statement. Artist statement should describe your current body of work submitted in your representative portfolio, as well as any overarching formal and conceptual concerns as an artist. 9. Recommendations. Applicant must submit 2 signed letters of recommendation from someone that has worked with the applicant in their art career, either in exhibitions, school and/or residencies. 10. Completed application form 11. Copy of valid government-issued identification
NOTIFICATIONSReceipt. All artists will be notified that their application has been received within 10 days of receipt. Acceptance. Accepted applicants will be notified by January 10, 2013. All other applicants will be notified by February 1, 2013.
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REQUIREMENTS OF THE RESIDENCY
EVALUATION CRITERIAClarity. Clarity of the concept and how the applicant will carry out the project as well as the applicant’s experience in carrying out projects of this type. Social relevance. How relevant is the applicant’s project to the social issues and how does the project engage the public. Timeline. Well-estimated timeline, as well as ability of applicant to carry out project in the nine-week period of the residency. Budget narrative. Accuracy of budget narrative and financial feasibility of project. Previous artistic output of applicant Strength of recommendations
Preliminary video footage. Upon acceptance to the residency, residents are required to collaborate with NLS in the production of a video to submit to NLS sponsors and to the Kickstarter campaign (http://www.kickstarter.com). Applicants must submit 20 minutes of unedited video footage to NLS’ vimeo account that will be edited and incorporated by NLS into our final video. The applicant’s video footage is to be submitted within 3 weeks of acceptance to the residency. NLS will provide guidelines for the video once the applicant has been accepted. Daily notebook. Residents are required to keep a daily notebook that must be logged into at the beginning and end of each work day. Notebook will be provided by NLS. Each log must be at least one page of writing and/or sketches and/or digital photographs documenting questions, project notes and/or progress.
Project execution. The applicant must engage in a studio practice throughout the entire residency of at least 28 hours per week and at least 4 days per week. NLS will assist the resident in any way possible to attain materials and services neeeded, but it is the applicant’s responsibility to ensure that all materials are sourced to bring the project into fruition within the residency period. Public studio visits. Resident is required to host two studio visits into their workspace during the residency. One at a mid-point in the residency, and one at the end of the residency Artist talk. Artist must have one scheduled talk moderated by NLS or an invited guest. Exhibition. The work created in the residency must be available for a month-long curated exhibition at NLS within 18 months after the residency period.
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I am applying for (please check one): Summer ___ Winter ___ Full name of applicant:___________________________________________ Current home address:___________________________________________ Home phone numbers: __________ Work phone numbers: ____________
Cell phone numbers: ____________ What is the best number to reach you? ___________ What is the best time to reach you? ____________ Email address: _______________________________________ Website URL:________________________________________ What medium/discipline do you work in?____________________________ How long have you practised your art? _____________________________ Have you ever been convicted of a crime?___________________________ TRN/driver’s licence #/or other government issued ID#________________ Emergency contact: Phone: _______________________ Email address: __________________ Home address:__________________________________________________
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APPLICATION FORM
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__ Two letters of recommendation
__ Completed application form __ Work samples __ Work sample index __ Artist statement
__ Project narrative __ Executive Summary __ Timeline __ Budget narrative
__ CV __ Copy of valid government-issued identification
APPLICATION CHECKLIST
