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- a
fee of £17,000
- a
studio within the Cathedral precincts
- subsidised
living accommodation at St Chad's College, Durham. This
includes full board during term time. A kitchen is available
for the artist's use. The artist contributes one-third
of the total cost. During the current year (2007-8) the
artist's contribution is £1363.
- the
opportunity to teach in the School of Arts, Design, Media
and Culture at the University of Sunderland. 30 days paid
at VL rate. Teaching (or agreed collaboration) is arranged
with Professor Eric Bainbridge, to reflect the particular
strengths and interests of the artist appointed. The School
is very well equipped and offers a wide range of programmes
in art and design including fine art photography, glass
and ceramics, design, performing arts and media studies
at BA and MA levels
- an
appropriate form of introduction of the artist and her/his
work to the staff and students at the University of Sunderland
- an
exhibition at the Reg Vardy Gallery and Durham Art Gallery
at the end of the residency
The
residential nature of this post is a major strength. The
appointed artist will be expected to commit to residence
in Durham for the full term of the residency. Existing commitments
may be considered by the interviewing panel. Artists with
extensive commitments already agreed elsewhere might consider
applying in another year.
A
typical applicant will be above the age of 25, be in possession
of a good first degree - BA (Hons) in an Art and Design
discipline (1 or 2i) - and is likely to have completed an
MA course. The applicant will have participated in solo
exhibitions outside of those associated with art education.
This residency is not suitable for artists who have graduated
from a BA course in the last three years.
The
applicant will be able to demonstrate some continuous themes
of exploration, and will be able to show that a sustained
period of contact with their work will enable an evaluation
of and continued development of their work. An ability to
work on their own, directing their own time and endeavours,
is essential.
The
applicant will be able to communicate clearly and with enthusiasm
to a range of students, as a part-time lecturer within the
agreed programme.
Applicants
are invited to submit:
- a
brief statement (no more than 250 words) on why they feel
this residency is appropriate for them
- a
current curriculum vitae and a telephone number where
they can be contacted
- the
names and addresses of two referees, one relating to professional
practice
- visual
documentation of their work: either up to ten screen resolution
jpegs of recent work (each clearly labelled and numbered
in a folder with the artist's name, on a cd (formatted
for mac and pc)), and an accompanying word document listing
the jpegs with title, dimensions, date and artist's name,
or audio and moving image work submitted on DVD or CD.
This should be an appropriately edited showreel of approximately
three minutes' duration, again with an accompanying word
document listing the titles, duration, date and artist's
name
- a
stamped and self-addressed envelope (or label) for the
return of the visual and/or other documentation.
The administering body cannot be held responsible for
the loss or damage of supporting material.
The
interviewing panel is joined each year by a guest interviewer.
The guest interviewer this year is Godfrey Worsdale, Director
of the Middlesbrough Institute of Modern Art.
The closing date for applications is 31 May 2008
Short listed candidates will be invited to Durham for an
interview on 25/26 June 2008
Please note that travelling expenses for candidates
selected for interview can only be paid for travel within
the UK.
Applications
should be sent to:
Durham
Cathedral Artist in Residence
C/o The Reg Vardy Gallery
Ashburne House
Ryhope Road
Sunderland SR2 7EF
Applications
by email cannot be considered. We regret that it is not
possible to reply personally to each enquiry
DURHAM
CATHEDRAL ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE
1983-1984
Virginia Bodman
1984-1985 Felicity Allen
1985-1986 Matthew Carey
1986-1987 Colin Wilbourn
1987-1988 Anita Taylor
1988-1989 Gerald Davies
1989-1990 Tara Sabharwal
1990-1991 Jo Burns
1991-1992 Deborah Gardner
1992-1993 Richard Cole
1993-1994 Robert Maclaurin
1994-1995 Ian Breakwell
1995-1996 Rachel Evans
1996-1997 Neil Gall
1997-1998 David Ward
1998-1999 Katayoun Pasban Dowlatshahi
1999-2000 Simon Parish
2000-2001 Geoff Broadway
2001-2002 Tony Sinden
2002-2003 Jim Harold
2003- 2004 Paul Moss / Maggie Hills
(3-month and 9-month residencies respectively)
2004-2005 Paul Housley
2005-2006 Zatorski &Zatorski
2006-2007 Oliver Godow
2007-2008 Eleanor Moreton
The
Residency is supported by:
Durham Cathedral Chapter; Chaplaincy to the Arts and Recreation;
University of Sunderland; St Chad's College Durham; Durham
City Council; Durham County Council.
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