Titanik artist-in-residence programme (Turku, Finland) offers one – to three-month residencies for artists working in the intersection of sound and contemporary art. The application period is 21.3.–14.4.2017 and the call is for 2018.
Titanik residency is run by the Arte Artists’ Association in Turku, southwestern coast of Finland. Titanik A.i.R program has been running since 2006, shifting it’s focus to sound in 2013, which made it the first sound art residency in Finland. The working space, 20m2, is adjoined to the contemporary art space Titanik, located in the city centre, on the shore of the river Aura. The artists can work in the Titanik A.i.R. studio space 24/7.
The residency period includes a possibility for exhibiting in the A.i.R. studio space. Additionally, the artists may arrange public screenings, performances etc. during the residency at the gallery space. There is also a possibility to use tools and audiovisual equipment upon agreement.
Artists are provided with free accommodation in a beautiful, fully equipped flat in city centre, within walking distance from Titanik. The flat is suitable for a single artist or a couple. The artists must fund all their living and working expenses,including food, transportation and materials.
Please prepare an individual submission, including:
– Short motivation statement (max one page, pdf file) with preferred dates of residency, and possible interest in hosting an exhibition, artist talk or other event.
– CV (max two pages, pdf file).
– Samples of recent work as one link (for example dropbox), no attached images/files.
Everything listed above must be provided to complete application. Only pdf files are accepted and all work samples other than one complied link will be dismissed. Please send your submission by e-mail to info@titanik.fi. The closing date is 14 April 2017.
The artists for the programme will be selected by the Arte board.
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Photo: one minute of arc soundinstallation by Miriam Hamann. Photo credit: Miriam Hamann, 2016
