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The International Residency programmes available on this page are part of the National Arts Council's ongoing efforts to develop the capability of Singapore arts practitioners through their participation in relevant established international residency platforms as well as to open up opportunities to nurture Singapore talents, address skills gaps in the current arts industry and facilitate subsequent knowledge transfer to benefit the Singapore arts community. The platforms also enable networking opportunities with international counterparts and provide our talents first-hand insights to the international arts world.
Please refer to below for more information on the programmes:
Theatre:
Visual Arts:
The National Arts Council and LaMaMa Umbria International are pleased to invite Singapore theatre practitioners to apply for the following international residency awards:
5 - 15 July 2010
Applications closed.
2-Week Session: 17 - 31 July 2010
3-Week Session: 17 July - 7 August 2010
Applications closed.
"Be open. Be humble. Assume nothing. Explore everything."
Li Xie
"Up in the Umbrian hillside, secluded, immersed in the company of artistic pilgrims and giants, I found great conviction in the necessity of theatre. With this fresh conviction I had to deepen my ways and so my yearning to search was rekindled like a fierce fire. It hasn't quenched since."
Natalie Hennidge
"The experience in LaMaMa can't be put down in words. “WOW” would be an understatement. It is truly a luxury just to do nothing but creative work round the clock learning and working with other creative people from around the world!"
Benjamin Ho
More information on LaMaMa Umbria International, please click here.
AN INTERNATIONAL ARTS RESIDENCY INITIATIVE
The National Arts Council is pleased to partner with Ecole Philippe Gaulier to offer a 9-month residency award to an outstanding theatre practitioner for the 2010 intake (12th October 2010 - 25th June 2011) at ECOLE PHILIPPE GAULIER in Paris.
“As an actor and a director, I’ve gained so much through learning from him. Philippe is a true master not only because he is capable of seeing the hidden beauty of actors but also his great ability to liberate actors to present these beauties and shine uniquely on stage.” Ecole Philippe Gaulier graduate, Mr Alvin Chiam
Founded in 1980, Ecole Philippe Gaulier is a theatre school where the focus is placed on enjoying oneself during the creation of live theatre. The school’s founder, Philippe Gaulier is a world renowned teacher/writer and director with a distinctive approach to the performing arts. His unique teaching method allows his students to discover their own original performance style through various character development workshops. Ecole Philippe Gaulier’s former students include the theatre director Simon McBurney, whose company Theatre de Complicite has been influenced by Gaulier’s work, and actors like Emma Thompson, Marcello Magni, Kathryn Hunter and Sasha Baron Cohen.
Applications for this residency closed on 15 February 2010.
The National Arts Council (NAC) is calling for residency applications for the international studio programme at Künstlerhaus Bethanien Berlin (KB) which begins in July 2011. Under the partnership framework between NAC and KB, this 12-month residency programme, renowned as one of the premier residency programmes in Europe, aims to offer professional visual artists the opportunity to develop their practices, incubate new ideas for the advancement of contemporary art and encounter creative challenges within the context of KB and the international networking opportunities it presents. Successful applicants can receive funding of up to S$50,000 which can go towards living expenses for their residency period, studio and material costs and a presentation of the final project at the end of the residency. The project/s will also be publicly presented in one of the KB exhibition studios.
The selected artist(s) is expected to manage his/her time well at KB, take charge of the work/project based on the residency application, and participate in the studio visits, excursions, forums, and other activities organised by KB for its artists-in-residence. At the end of the residency, the artist(s) is expected to participate in a group exhibition to showcase his/her work. Artists are to be responsible for their own health and safety during the residency period.
The total funding amount will not exceed $50,000 for each artist. Each artist is expected to maintain the funds responsibly and to contribute additional funds if necessary for the completion of the residency programme. Upon selection, the funding amount will be disbursed in 4 instalments over the residency period of 12 months. A post-residency report including financial statements would have to be submitted to NAC within 2 months of the end of the residency.
The 12-month residency commences in July 2011 and ends in June 2012.
- Lease of a studio and living space (45 sqm), plus basic equipment including electricity, heating and water usage (Artist has to bear telephone, fax & photocopy charges).
- Curatorial, administrative and technical support from the host institution, exhibition and publicity services (exhibition sitting, insurance, installation and de-installation, receptions and advertisements, public relations, invitations).
- Studio visits, collectors’ forums, excursions, and mediation of contacts to international curators, collectors, art critics, institutions etc. for the artist.
- NAC grants to support round trip travel costs and living allowance, accommodation & studio rental, project development, artists’ materials and related exhibition expenses.
Applicants must be professional visual artists who are Singaporean or Permanent Residents of Singapore. They should possess the following:
- A consistent and strong track record as a practising artist of at least 3 years
- Previous participation in international projects or events of good standing
- Produced an independent body of work that demonstrates innovation and experimentation in contemporary visual arts practice and discourse
- Demonstrated commitment in their art practice in the local visual arts scene
*Full-time students are not eligible to apply
Artistic Excellence
- Emerging as well as mid-career artists will be identified for their outstanding portfolio and potential to produce critical and cutting-edge work of artistic excellence and their commitment to this purpose.
Engagement with the Visual Arts Scene
- Applicants must display a high level of engagement in contemporary art practices and critical discourse since the KB International Residency is geared towards contemporary art practice.
Acceptance into the residency is based on a preliminary selection and recommendation by NAC followed by a decision by a KB jury. Successful applicants will be notified in October 2010.
The closing date for applications is 31 May 2010. Applicants will be shortlisted based on their submitted application material:
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Current Curriculum Vitae
Portfolio (digital images and/or video files)
2 professional reference letters
Artist’s statement of intent. |
The application forms can be downloaded here:
- Application form.
- Budget Form.
All applications are to be in PDF format (additional supporting documents may be submitted in any digital format) and sent to: sophia_loke@nac.gov.sg
Direct applications by artists are not accepted by KB.
If your application is shortlisted, we may request for additional material such as catalogues, flyers etc. to be sent to:
Ms Sophia Loke
Manager/Arts Development
National Arts Council
140 Hill St
MICA Building, Level 3
Singapore 179369
For more information on KB, please refer here
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