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Job Opportunity: Debra Porch Award:Job description:Job detailsOrganisation Artspace Aotearoa Closes 12 Apr 2022 Posted on 31 Mar 2022 Region Overseas Work type Awards, grants & residencies Work classification Visual Arts ShareThe Australia Council is supporting a program of reciprocal residencies between Australia and the Asia Pacific with the support of the Debra Porch Award. Each Award has a total value of $15,000 AUD.Artist Debra Porch's practice focused on memory, mortality and the relationship between presence and absence. Working and teaching during art residencies she undertook in our neighborhood regions became vital in her art, work and life. In honour of Debra Porch's life's work, this award will support two artists, an Australian artist and a New Zealand artist, to undertake a visual arts residency, stimulate strong connections and build long-term engagements. For the second year, A New Zealand visual artist will be awarded a grant for a supported residency at Artisan in Brisbane,Australia (https://artisan.org.au/). An Australianvisual artist will also be awarded a reciprocal grant for a supported residency at Artspace Aotearoa in Auckland, New Zealand. The residency host organisations will introduce the artist to the local sector and assist with research and network building with significant communities. The artist will also have the option to share an artist talk or participate in a public program at the end of the residency period. Support We are accepting applications from artists in Australia and New Zealand. The Australia Council for the Arts will support one Australian artist and one New Zealand artist to undertake the residency. prosperous candidates will receive a grant of $15,000 AUD with $12,000 AUD to cover artist fees and $3000 AUD as contribution toward travel costs and living expenses. Accommodation and studio access will be provided by host organisations. Host organisations will also provide curatorial care and support during the time of the residency. Additional support needs including any accessibility support, interpreting and childcare will be provided on a case-by-case basis. We encourage you to speak to us about any specific access needs or support you may require for ensuring you can equitably participate in this program. Eligibility This program designed for visual artists who work in an interdisciplinary and/or gallery context and who are: - early or mid-career artists in Australia or Aotearoa New Zealand. candidates must be citizens or permanent residents of either country, and can be located in any city. - have a visual arts and/or interdisciplinary practice with an interest in material exploration. - committed to a long-term engagement with Australia, and vice versa. Equity & Access The Australia Council for the Arts, Artisan and Artspace Aotearoa strongly encourage candidates who identify as First Nations, from Culturally and Linguistically Diverse (CaLD) backgrounds, people with discapability, and people living in regional and remote areas to apply for this opportunity. Global First Nations exchange and diaspora-driven engagement is a priority of the International Engagement Strategy 2021-25 in amplifying our creative relationships in the Asia Pacific with rigour and integrity. Our programs and processes are designed for accessibility and best use by a diverse demographic. Contact Us by us at least 2 weeks prior to the closing date to discuss your access and support requirements. results This residency is research-focused and provides artists with a platform to undertake fieldwork, develop new work and forge new connections or deepen existing ones between Aotearoa New Zealand and Australia. prosperous studio residents are encouraged to engage with the local and regional art scene through studio visits, talks, screenings, performances and other activities and there will be curatorial support to do the same. An artist talk/public program will be organised at the conclusion of the residency. While the residency does not necessitate an outcome, we hope for the award to facilitate future engagement or exhibition opportunities for both prosperous artists. How to submit the application: For more information on how to apply, visit the Australia Council for the Arts website here:https://australiacouncil.gov.au/investment-and-development/internation al... Skills:
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