Fogo Island, Newfoundland, March 2013. Photo: Stefan Jaggenberg.
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| Located off the coast of Newfoundland in Canada, Fogo Island Arts supports artistic research and production for artists, curators, filmmakers, writers and designers from around the world. Fogo Island Arts programs include artist residencies, exhibitions and publications, and a series of think tank events called the Fogo Island Dialogues, held on Fogo Island and in other locations. All Fogo Island Arts initiatives are part of a social enterprise-based business model that supports the economic viability of the Fogo Island Inn and the growth of tourism on Fogo Island. ResidenciesFogo Island Arts residencies provide opportunities for artists and thinkers from a wide range of disciplines to live and work on Fogo Island for periods ranging from three to six months. All participants in our Residency Program live in heritage houses; four off-the-grid studios designed by architect Todd Saunders are made available to artists-in-residence who have a studio-based practice. Situated at different locations around the island, the studios and artists' homes help connect participants in our programs with the day-to-day lives of the Island's local communities. 2013–2014 call for proposalsFor its 2013–14 residencies, Fogo Island Arts is seeking proposals for projects to be produced within the organization's Education Program. We welcome proposals from curators, artists, designers and art educators engaged in community-based practices that are sensitive to context. Proposals should take into account the unique circumstances under which Fogo Island Arts carries out its programs. Fogo Island Arts is located on a small island in rural Newfoundland, and is an agency of the Shorefast Foundation, a Canadian registered charity dedicated to creating cultural and economic resiliency for the people of Fogo Island and Change Islands. Deadline: May 31st, 2013, for residencies starting September 1st, 2013. How to applyPlease send a project proposal and a brief description of your practice (500 words maximum). For support material, please enclose:–Detailed Curriculum Vitae–Two letters of recommendation from professionals in your fieldAnd, where relevant:–Ten images (maximum) in JPEG format on disc, with relevant caption information included on the images or an attached document–Two DVDs (maximum), for film related submissions–Three samples of your published work (20 pages maximum) Applications should be sent to: Curatorial Residency ProposalsFogo Island ArtsHighway 334 — Suite 100P.O. Box 102 — JBSFogo Island, NLA0G 2X0 CanadaT +1 709 266 1083 ex 112F +1 709 266 1089www.fogoislandarts.ca Applications are accepted by regular mail only, and should be postmarked no later than May 31st, 2013. Please do not send original materials as unfortunately we are unable to return these to you. Further information: info@  | ||
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