Open Call Tbilisi

Closed Call

GeoAIR residency, in collaboration with K.A.I.R. – Košice Artist in Residence invites artists from Slovakia to apply for two months residency at GeoAIR. Selected artist will work in Tbilisi on aproject reflecting on interconnected themes concerning urban transformation, public space and social engagement of art

 

GeoAIR residency:

Since 2010 GeoAIR runs a residency program. This is a self directed residency program, that offers curators, artists, culture producers and researchers the opportunity to base themselves in Tbilisi, Georgia and use this location as a starting point to build networks, meet artists, cultural institutions and curators from the Caucasus region, and develop and deepen their knowledge and research of the Caucasus context. In return local artists, curators and organizations will have the opportunity to extend their knowledge about the innovative ways that many international professionals are working.

A fundamental part of all GeoAIR programs is the interaction with the public. As a minimum each resident is required to give a public presentation about their work and the project that they are developing during the residency. GeoAIR encourages residents to incorporate additional workshops during the residency in order to form closer relationships with the community and the local artists. Through these activities participants share their experiences, processes and ideas with local artists, audiences and different communities. Also most of our curatorial projects have interdisciplinary character, we work very closely with architects, urbanists, anthropologists, etc., we give priority to socially engaged projects, which also intend close collaboration and involvement of communities.

GeoAIR staff works very closely with every resident, introduce them to the city and the local context, as well as the art scene and ongoing activities in Georgia. Given the fact that the residency space is connected to our office, each resident becomes closely connected with our team. We guide them through our archive, which in many cases has been very important starting point in developing projects. Our team assists residents on every stage of project, helping with translations, logistics and meetings regarding the residency project, as well as planning and communicating events that we are implementing with our residents.

 

What is provided?

  • Two months residency in Tbilisi, Georgia (January-February, 2015)
  • Covered studio accommodation at GeoAIR residency, located in the city centre(http://geoairresidency.blogspot.com/).Situated above GeoAIR office, residency space is fully equipped for living. Separate kitchen and bathroom are shared with the office during the day.
  • Honorary 500€ per month
  • Travelling costs maximum 500€
  • Material costs 500€
  • Residency hosting, production and PR support

 

Who are we looking for?

  • We are searching for visual artists from Slovakia, who are open to collaborations with local artists. The artist is invited to work on site specific project reflecting urban transformation and public space issues in Tbilisi, in relation with the topic of “socially engaged artist”.
  • Artist should be able to know English on at least working level (hosting residency will support with the translations when needed).
  • At least, one presentation during the residency and final project/exhibition at the end (throughout the residency more educational and interactive activities are encouraged)
  • Compulsory attendance
  • Presentation/public event about the residency project upon return to Slovakia

 

Application procedures:

The application must consist of three PDF files (all written in English and named as below)

  • PDF n°1: Curriculum Vitae – a short CV including your name, address, phone, email, educational and exhibition background
  • PDF n°2: Letter of motivation and objectives – briefly describe your motivation to come to Tbilisi and first ideas of projects you would like to implement
  • PDF n°3: Portfolio – artist statement and presentation of artworks (texts, photos, links to video or audio sharing websites: YouTube, Vimeo, Soundcloud, etc.)

Deadline: October 20, 2014, 23:59 / please send it only via email (subject line: Open Call Tbilisi) to zuzana.kotikova@kosice2013.sk

                                                                                                                                

More about GeoAIR

GeoAIR organizes and supports international exchange projects with the goal of strengthening the Georgian and Caucasian art world, bringing together artists, curators, researchers and cultural managers from different cultural backgrounds and finding relevant contexts for them to work in. Besides this, GeoAIR stimulates and raises awareness and engagement with art and culture from this region. We work together with international individuals and organizations that share our goals. GeoAIR has also become, over the past years, an ‘intermediary’ for individuals and organizations that seek connection with the arts in this region.

We work on three main directions:

–          Art Residency in Tbilisi

–          Collaborative Cultural Projects

–          Archidrome – Contemporary Art Archive and Discussions

 

Contact to host organization

GeoAIR team / Data Chigholashvili / infogeoair@gmail.com /http://geoair.blogspot.com/