The Gateway of India, built to commemorate the visit of the British Monarch to India in 1911

PROGRAMME SUMMARY

Khazanah Nasional is inviting all eligible Malaysian visual artists to apply for an 8-week Artist Residency Commissioning Programme in Mumbai, India from October – December 2010.

The Khazanah Artist Residency Commissioning Programme will give two Malaysian artists the opportunity of living and working in Mumbai, one of the most exciting art capitals in the region.

This unique residency and commissioning programme will give the artists the resources to be based in Mumbai for eight weeks to produce two specially commissioned artworks for the Khazanah corporate headquarters in the city.

In addition to airfares, accommodation and living allowances for the duration of the residency, the artists will be provided with studio facilities to work in. There will also be a separate artist/commissioning fee for the making of the two works.

The purpose of this residency/commissioning programme is to:

– Broaden the experiences available to Malaysian visual artists and to enrich their professional development

– Give Malaysian artists the opportunity to make connections and build networks in India

– Promote cultural understanding and to encourage cross-cultural links between Malaysia and India.  It is hoped that the residency will encourage further partnerships between Malaysian and Indian artists and arts institutions.

– Commission new Malaysian works reflecting cross-cultural influences in the region

Chowpatty Beach

TIMING

The Khazanah Artist Residency Commissioning Programme will take place from October – December 2010.

ELIGIBILITY

The Khazanah Artist Residency Commission Programme is open to all Malaysian artists with a minimum of 3 years’ experience as a practising artist (i.e. since leaving Art College) and some international experience in the artistic field.

Applicants need to demonstrate that they:

– Have high professional standards
– Are independent, resourceful, responsible and self-reliant
– Have a willingness to communicate and enter into dialogue
– Have a flexible, open and adaptable attitude
– Are committed to developing artistic links between Malaysia and India

The Khazanah Artist Residency Commissions Programme will provide two Malaysian resident artists:

– Return economy airfare to Mumbai
– Accommodation and studio facilities in the city
– Per diems/Living allowance for food, travel and material costs
– An artist fee for the production of the two artworks.

Resident artists are expected to:

– Work with a curator in developing two art works for the Khazanah corporate offices in Mumbai.
– Have a willingness to participate in monthly work-in-progress updates and feedback sessions
– Participate in any publicity or public programmes generated by the host organization or Khazanah.

Nehru Planetarium

APPLICATION PROCESS & DEADLINE

Application materials

Applications must include the following material:

– Full contact details including current postal address, telephone and facsimile numbers, e-mail and website addresses (if relevant)

– An up-to-date Curriculum Vitae (including date of birth, education and training undertaken and listing exhibitions, awards, publications etc.)

– Images of recent work

– A letter outlining the reasons for your interest in the residency and what you hope to achieve

If you would like to apply, please revert with the necessary materials (listed above) to:

E-mail: mumbairesidency@gmail.com

Deadline for applications: 29 July 2010

If you have any queries or would like further information, please contact 012-2810783 (Rahel Joseph)

Mumbai suburban railway

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All images from Wikitravel Mumbai.