silkroad cultural initiative SRCI Art Residency in collaboration with Britto Arts Trust About the Silk Road Cultural Initiative (SRCI) Arts Grants The SRCI Arts Grants aim to support cultural actors who are engaged in the production, promotion, conservation, and dissemination of Afghanistan s intangible cultural heritage. The program supports initiatives that enable, enhance, and strengthen diverse cultural values encouraging peaceful dialogue, contribute to the cultural growth of Afghanistan, and support creative industries; as well as provide support to the contemporary creative practice of Afghan artists. As part of its Arts Grants program, SRCI has established an Artist Residency with BRITTO Arts Trust, an organisation that plays a leading role in stimulating, supporting, and encouraging contemporary artistic dialogue and produciton. About Britto Arts Trust Britto is an artists run non-profit network incepted in 2002 in Dhaka, Bangladesh with a global reach for the very first time of its kind. It is permanently spaced in Green Road, Dhaka but works extensively in different locations across the country. The spirit of Britto lies in Innovation, Dedication, Collaboration, Commitment and Passion. Britto works as a catalyst for supporting and promoting new ideas. Britto is an expansive contemporary art environment and culture that seeds and promotes multiple interdisciplinary practitioners, groups and artist networks. Britto aims to exist as a large, permanent, and sustainable physical space and non-commercial contemporary visual art hub where artists experiment and create innovative and inter disciplinary art work that challenges the art scene of Bangladesh and beyond. About the Art Residency The SRCI Art Residency is meant to provide an Afghan artist with the chance to broaden his/her experiences and provide a moment for dialogue, exchange, and creative production within the context of Dhaka s bustling arts scene. An Afghan artist will be selected to spend 4 weeks living and working at BRITTO s dynamic space on Green Road in the Dhanmondi neighbourhood of Dhaka. With the support and guidance of BRITTO through its network of artists, the artist will be able to take advantage of Dhaka s bustling artistic scene through visits to the various art centres and institutions such as the Charukola art school at Dhaka University, the Shilpakala Academy, the Pathshala Photography School, and more. Beyond this, the artist will be inspired by the overall creative density of Dhaka as he/she pursues his/her creative initiative during the Residency. 01 Qala e Moen Afzal Khan, Gozargah St, District 3, Kabul, Afghanistan. P.O.Box 5805, Central Post Office, Kabul, Afghanistan.
Terms & Conditions of the Residency Duration of the residency will be 4 weeks (starting in March 2019) Round-Trip Kabul-Dhaka airfare will be covered Visa on Arrival cost will be covered Lodging will be provided within the BRITTO space Studio space will be provided within the BRITTO space Per Diem for Food and Essentials will be covered A small Stipend for Art Materials will be covered Artist MUST hold an Open Studio + Artist Talk at the end of the Residency Artist MUST provide SRCI a portfolio containing images, sketches, readings, images of work made, etc. that reflect the time spent during the Residency Eligibility Criteria to Apply for the Residency* Must be at least 17 years of age Must have a working knowledge of English Must be a Visual Artist working in any medium with a minimum BFA degree Must be able to travel independently and for the entire duration of the Residency * All the Eligibility Criteria must be met or the application will NOT be considered Submission Requirements** Completed Application Form Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages) Portfolio of Work - Images, Links, and/or Video Clips of previous works ** All the Submission Requirements must be met or the application will NOT be considered DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JANUARY 16, 2019 If interested in applying, please submit the above materials to: silkroad.artsgrants@akdn.org 02 Qala e Moen Afzal Khan, Gozargah St, District 3, Kabul, Afghanistan. P.O.Box 5805, Central Post Office, Kabul, Afghanistan.
silkroad cultural initiative Art Residency Application Form
SRCI Art Residency in collaboration with Britto Arts Trust TableofContents: About the Silk Road Cultural Initiative (SRCI) Arts Grants About Britto Arts Trust About the Art Residency Terms & Conditions of the Residency Eligibility Criteria to Apply for the Residency* Submission Requirements** 01 01 01 01 02 02 Application 1.1 Applicant Profile 2.1 Artist Statement (max 250 words) 2.2 Artist Biography (max 150 words) 2.3 Residency Project (max 500 words) 3.1 Survey of Cultural Actors in Afghanistan 3.2 Proposal Submission Checklist 03 03 04 04 05 09
Art Residency Application Form About the Silk Road Cultural Initiative (SRCI) Arts Grants The SRCI Arts Grants aim to support cultural actors who are engaged in the production, promotion, conservation, and dissemination of Afghanistan s intangible cultural heritage. The program supports initiatives that enable, enhance, and strengthen diverse cultural values encouraging peaceful dialogue, contribute to the cultural growth of Afghanistan, and support creative industries; as well as provide support to the contemporary creative practice of Afghan artists. As part of its Arts Grants program, SRCI has established an Artist Residency with BRITTO Arts Trust, an organisation that plays a leading role in stimulating, supporting, and encouraging contemporary artistic dialogue and produciton. About Britto Arts Trust Britto is an artists run non-profit network incepted in 2002 in Dhaka, Bangladesh with a global reach for the very first time of its kind. It is permanently spaced in Green Road, Dhaka but works extensively in different locations across the country. The spirit of Britto lies in Innovation, Dedication, Collaboration, Commitment and Passion. Britto works as a catalyst for supporting and promoting new ideas. Britto is an expansive contemporary art environment and culture that seeds and promotes multiple interdisciplinary practitioners, groups and artist networks. Britto aims to exist as a large, permanent, and sustainable physical space and non-commercial contemporary visual art hub where artists experiment and create innovative and inter disciplinary art work that challenges the art scene of Bangladesh and beyond. About the Art Residency The SRCI Art Residency is meant to provide an Afghan artist with the chance to broaden his/her experiences and provide a moment for dialogue, exchange, and creative production within the context of Dhaka s bustling arts scene. An Afghan artist will be selected to spend 4 weeks living and working at BRITTO s dynamic space on Green Road in the Dhanmondi neighbourhood of Dhaka. With the support and guidance of BRITTO through its network of artists, the artist will be able to take advantage of Dhaka s bustling artistic scene through visits to the various art centres and institutions such as the Charukola art school at Dhaka University, the Shilpakala Academy, the Pathshala Photography School, and more. Beyond this, the artist will be inspired by the overall creative density of Dhaka as he/she pursues his/her creative initiative during the Residency. Terms & Conditions of the Residency Duration of the residency will be 4 weeks (starting in March 2019) Round-Trip Kabul-Dhaka airfare will be covered 01
Art Residency Application Form Visa on Arrival cost will be covered Lodging will be provided within the BRITTO space Studio space will be provided within the BRITTO space Per Diem for Food and Essentials will be covered A small Stipend for Art Materials will be covered Artist MUST hold an Open Studio + Artist Talk at the end of the Residency Artist MUST provide SRCI a portfolio containing images, sketches, readings, images of work made, etc. that reflect the time spent during the Residency Eligibility Criteria to Apply for the Residency* Must be at least 17 years of age Must have a working knowledge of English Must be a Visual Artist working in any medium with a minimum BFA degree Must be able to travel independently and for the entire duration of the Residency * All the Eligibility Criteria must be met or the application will NOT be considered Submission Requirements** Completed Application Form Curriculum Vitae (maximum 2 pages) Portfolio of Work - Images, Links, and/or Video Clips of previous works ** All the Submission Requirements must be met or the application will NOT be considered DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JANUARY 16, 2019 If interested in applying, please submit the above materials to: silkroad.artsgrants@akdn.org 02
Art Residency Application Form 1.1 Applicant s Profile Name: Address: Phone Number: Email: Online Presence Website: Facebook: Instagram: Twitter: Other: 2.1 Artist Statement (max 250 words) Please tell us about your artistic practice such as - What are the subjects that interest you and is there anything specific you try to express through your work? What motivates you to make art? What and/or Who are your inspirations for making art? Why do you think your work is relevant to current contemporary art? What is the philosophy behind your art? 03
Art Residency Application Form 2.2 Artist Biography (max 150 words) Please tell us about what training and/or education you have in art, a very short description of what you would like to achieve through your artwork, and a few select sample of previous exhibitions, publications, etc. that you have been a part of. 2.3 Residency Project (max 500 words) Please provide a detailed description of what you plan to do during the Residency, including what you anticipate will be the outcomes and/or outputs of the Residency, and how the Residency would benefit your artistic practice. 04
Cultural Actors Survey Form 3.1 Survey of Cultural Actors in Afghanistan The Aga Khan Trust for Culture supports Civil Society Organizations, Non- Governmental Organizations, Government Institutions, Artists and Individuals who contribute to Afghanistan's diverse intangible heritage. Intangible cultural heritage is described by UNESCO as "oral traditions, performing arts, social practices, rituals, festive events, knowledge and practices concerning nature and the universe, or the knowledge and skills to produce traditional crafts." It is not, however, limited to these fields. You are receiving this questionnaire because you may be an individual or organization who is currently, or has been previously, involved in the production, promotion and protection of Afghanistan s intangible cultural heritage. Please fill out the form below so we might have a more complete understanding of your profile and scope of work. Required * Name of Individual and/or Organisation * Address * Email * Phone * Online Presence * Please provide links to a website, Facebook, Instagram or Twitter. 05
Cultural Actors Survey Form Active Organization What year did your organization become active? * Inactive Organization In which years was your organization active? * Please give the full periods such as 2005-2008 How many members does your organization have? How many members did your organization have? In which provinces, districts and cities is your organization currently active? * List all that apply. In which provinces, districts and cities was your organization active? * List all that apply. Please give us a brief description of your organization. * Please give us a brief description of your organization * How do you fund your organization and projects? * Check all that apply. Private Funding NGO Support Other: Public Funding International Donors How did you fund your organization and projects? * Check all that apply. Private Funding NGO Support Other: Public Funding International Donors If you had available funding, would you / could you resume activities with your organization? * 06
Cultural Actors Survey Form Please choose which field(s) applies to your work? * Check all that apply. Oral Traditions and Expressions Storytelling Folklore Visual & Audial Arts Painting Photography Film Sound Art Drawing Sculpture Contemporary Art Media Programs Television Online/Social Media Radio Literary Arts Poetry Creative Writing Fiction Performing Arts & Living Traditions Music Theater Puppetry Games Dance Performance Art Sports Social Practices, Rituals, & Festive Events Festivals Religious and/or non-religious rituals Afghan Scholarship in Art & Culture Research Seminars Publications Presentations Educational/Training in Afghan Art & Culture Training Courses Workshops Publications Presentations Traditional Arts, Craftsmanship, & Handicrafts Ceramics/Pottery Woodcarving Tailoring/Embroidery Calligraphy Rug weaving Jewelry/Gemstones Food Heritage Fusion Lost Recipes Traditional Dishes Contemporary Cuisine Knowledge & Practices Concerning Nature and the Universe Traditional Healing Systems/Herbal Remedies Cosmology Possession Rites/Shamanism Traditional Knowledge/Use of Local Flora & Fauna Ceremonies 07
Cultural Actors Survey Form Please list your previous project(s) Provide links if available Funding Have you had funding for past projects? * If YES, please list the projects, amount of funding, and source of funding for each Please list any media coverage you may have received on your past projects Provide links if available Are you currently being funded for any projects? * If YES, please list the projects, amount of funding, and source of funding for each International Activity Have you had any activities outside of Afghanistan? * If YES, please list activities outside Afghanistan Have you had funding from international donors? * If YES, please list from who you have received funding, how much you received, and for what project/s 08
Art Residency Application Form 3.2 Proposal Submission Checklist Please tick off all the boxes below to ensure you have a complete application. No application will be considered eligible if all the below requirements are not met. Applicant is at least 17 years old All sections of application are filled in Applicant has a working knowledge of English Survey of Cultural Actors completed CV (maximum 2 pages) of Applicant included Portfolio/Samples of previous works (images, brochures, publications, film footage, web links, etc.) included 09
Qala e Moen Afzal Khan, Gozargah St District 3, Kabul, Afghanistan. P.O.Box 5805, Central Post Office Kabul, Afghanistan. silkroad.artsgrants@akdn.org