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Call for Al-Mahatta International Artist Workshop 4

Deadline: July 27th, 2012
link-http://almahattagallery.net/

Call for Application 2012 November 5th until November 20th, 2012, Birzeit Town Al-Mahatta Gallery announces a call for artists for its fourth annual International Artists Workshop residency project, from November 5th until November 20th. 2012. Al-Mahatta Gallery welcomes applications from artists working in all disciplines.
About Al-Mahatta Gallery
Al-Mahatta is a non-governmental- non-profit organization founded in July 2008 as an independent voluntary youth initiative, set up by a group of young artists, in Ramallah City, Palestine. This initiative aims to create the first professional exhibition space for visual arts in Ramallah, offering an opportunity for both local and international artists to engage with the local Palestinian audience through the exhibition of their work in a contemporary and professional manner.
Workshop Description
Al-Mahatta International Artists Workshop is an artist-initiated project proposed by artists in Al-Mahatta Gallery. The two-week workshop is part of the Triangle Arts Trust Network of workshops* currently active in more than 30 countries in the world.
You can either download the workshop application from Al-Mahatta Gallery website www.almahattagallery.net or use the attached file. The workshop is process oriented, supports experimentation in all media and is targeted at emerging to mid career artists in all fields; encourages contemporary works whether painting, drawing, sculpture, installation, video, performance or sound.
The workshop will take place in the town of Birzeit, about 12 kilometers away from the Ramallah City. The residencies and work spaces are set in the Edward Said National Conservatory of Music premises that is situated between olive trees in the old town of Birzeit. 20 artists will be brought together to practice in a wide variety of media, to work with each other, and share ideas and methods for two weeks in the serene town of Birzeit. At the end of the two weeks, the workshop will host an Open Day to which local public, artists, and
critics will be invited to celebrate the result of the workshop.

Financial Conditions
The workshop will provide the participants with full lodging and meals, workingspace, local transportation and a small material stipend. Selected artists shall have the ability to cover their travel expenses to and from Palestine. The workshop fee is $200. Fee is to be paid at acceptance of invitation to the workshop.


Procedure for applications and deadline
All candidates must apply using the workshop’s application form and submit all the required documents listed in the form. The completed application forms and required documents should be sent by e-mail to internationalworkshop@almahattagallery.net. Time based work, such as performance, video, or sound can be sent by DVD by mail to the following address:
Palestine, Ramallah, Al-Mahatta Gallery
P.O Box 38333
Jerusalem
Work or material sent by mail cannot be returned back by mail.
Applications and required documents must be returned to Al-Mahatta Gallery by July 27th, 2012. Late applications cannot be reviewed. Successful candidates will be informed by August 8th, 2012, the latest, and are expected to confirm their participation by no later than August 15th, 2012.
For more information or any inquiries
please contact the workshop’s team:
Mobile: +972-599-870-421 or +972-599-673-603
E-mail: internationalworkshop@almahattagallery.net

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