The UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists Programme 2012

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: 30th November, 2011
CATEGORY: Creative Writing • Visual Arts

APPLICATION TO BE SENT AT THE ADDRESS BELOW

Coordinator Residencies
Sanskriti Pratishthan
C-11, Qutab Institutional Area-110016, India
Tel: (+91-11) 2696 3226, 26527077, Fax: (+91-11) 26853383
Email: residencies@sanskritifoundation.org
Website: www.sanskritifoundation.org

• Please mention “UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries” in the subject line to your Emails and on your correspondence postal envelopes.

HOST AND PARTNER INSTITUTION
Located at the foothills of the Aravali Mountains on the outskirts of New Delhi, the Sanskriti Kendra (Centre) enables creative people from diverse disciplines to work, study and interact in harmony with each other and the natural environment.

The Centre was created by the Sanskriti Pratishthan, a registered public charitable trust founded in 1979.

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WORKING/LIVING CONDITIONS

• The Centre has 12 studio-apartments which are specifically designed as combined living and working quarters.

• Basic technical equipment is provided as well as workshop and conference facilities, a library, an open air auditorium, three museums and a Ceramic Centre.

• Training courses are not offiered as artists will work on projects of their own choice.

• The laureats is expected to participate in educational outreach programmes for children particularly from underprivileged backgrounds.

• Open houses are organized for groups of artists.

• Interaction can be organized with local artist community and traditional craft persons.

• At the end of the residency, the Laureate shall complete and sign the Evaluation Form provided by the Sanskriti Pratishthan and return it to
  UNESCO-Aschberg.

• He or She shall describe, among other things, the quality of the experience in terms of exchange, cultural dialogue and creativity and the artistic benefit derived from the residency. He or She shall also express an opinion about the reception afforded by the institution.

NATURE OF BURSARY

• Sanskriti will provide boarding (vegetarian meals) and lodging

• UNESCO-Aschberg provides and manages the travel arrangements, a round-trip airfare at best rates in economy class, as well as US $1000 to cover living expenses and materials.

• All Non Indian residents (except residents from Nepal and Bhutan) must hold a valid Visa and Passport for the duration of their visit/stay. You are required to send a scanned copy of your visa and passport prior to your arrival. All arrangements for Visa and Passport must be made by the residents themselves.

• The laureate must provide for his or her own health insurance

DATES OF RESIDENCY

•  To be fixed by mutual agreement between 1st October, 2012 and 31st December, 2012

• Practitioners of the above mentioned disciplines of demonstrated ability and commitment

• Minimum 5 years experience

• Working knowledge of English required

HOW TO APPLY
Send the application form attached to the Web link directly to Sanskriti Pratishthan at the above address, together with the following documents:

• A Curriculum Vitae

• A Description of the Project

• Press Releases

• Language Proficiency Certificate

• A Letter of Application

• Two Testimonials

• Visual Arts: 10 slides, photographs, CD-ROM or video of recent work

• For Writers: Photocopies of writings and poems and in case of writing in other language a translation in English

• Applicants may submit no more than one application per year and may in any event take part in the UNESCO-Aschberg Bursaries for Artists Programme once only.

• The institution shall ensure that each application complies with these conditions. A list of Laureates shall be posted on the UNESCO-Aschberg website: www.unesco.org/culture/aschberg