Autumn 2016 | Application deadline July 1, 2016 | 1 research and critical writing residency
Contemporary Art Stavanger (CAS) is excited to announce a Pilot Residency for national and international writers, curators, and artistic researchers. Applications are open to individuals interested in pursuing research, curatorial and critical writing opportunities related to the region of Stavanger, Norway.
The residency program is a pilot-project led by Contemporary Art Stavanger (CAS), and offers one individual a unique opportunity to delve into research, writing, and criticism based around Stavanger and the surrounding region. Research can be broadly focused on delving into the regional art scene, or targeted towards a specific area of interest. It is the goal of the residency to create and strengthen networks between national/international writers and thinkers and local practitioners while advancing regional criticism and research.
We welcome applications from curators, writers, and artistic researchers who are interested in learning about the cultural scene in the Stavanger region and with capacity for in-depth research and writing. During the residency, curators and writers will be expected to conduct studio, gallery, and institutional visits in collaboration with CAS, and will have the possibility of holding workshops and/or public presentations for the local community. There is a possibility for collaboration with rural regional residencies as well during the time of stay.
Curators and writers are free from specific requirements during the residency period, however the resident will be asked to submit at least two articles for publication on CAS, either during their residency period or within the following two months. Articles may include essays, transcribed lectures, interviews, reviews, research findings, and/or other texts relating to the resident’s activities in Stavanger.
English or Norwegian speaking and writing skills are required.
The invited resident will receive:
Up to two weeks long residency in September/October of 2016 – minimum one week
Residency grant NOK 10.000
Travel costs not exceeding NOK 5.000
Free accommodation
Support in accessing artist studios, galleries and institutions
Public lecture or presentation opportunities
Publication on CAS
Application must include:
CV including contact information and relevant links
Two work/writing samples
Motivation Letter, maximum 1 page, including specific interest in the Stavanger region and hopes for the residency period
Available dates in September / October
All documents should be in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
Application deadline: July 1, 2016
All applicants will be notified of the decision by the first week of August.
Contemporary Art Stavanger (CAS) is an online platform for the dissemination of information and critical discourse on the visual arts in relation to the city of Stavanger, Norway. We aim to reveal the rich resources and growing visual arts culture in Stavanger by providing critical content through research-based texts, essays, reviews, interviews, profiles, social media and a calendar of upcoming exhibitions and events. CAS serves as an informational hub, simultaneously serving the local community while locating and connecting Stavanger to a larger global network. For more information about CAS and the Stavanger region, visit our website here.
CAS is kindly supported by Arts Council Norway, Rogaland County Municipality, and Stavanger City Municipality. The Residency Pilot is supported by Rogaland County Municipality.