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| 2016年冬「山と雪と生活」

2016年冬「山と雪と生活」

2016年1月20日

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We want Artist who realize miracle!

I think Artist have the ability of realizing miracle. Because I believe that Artist can convict their own instinct and update their life through the realisation of Artworks. Our generation is transition period and more information will be visible through the development of computers and efficient system. If we go on this way, each of us should know what oneself really want to do and how oneself keep doing it as an human beings. That is the most important ability of us in this transition period.

I am born in Tokyo and grow up in city. I moved into Nagano prefecture from UK at 2012 when I got baby. I went local job center and started to work for Omachi city council to chase monkeys. I was chasing monkey everyday for 2 years and I worked as the supporter of the farmer in the battle with monkeys. I was driving the foot of mountain from 8 to 17o’clock and it was a great experience to know the richness of Shinano-Omachi area. the water coming down from Japanese north alps brings up all the good foods like rice,wheat, vegetables, and fishes. I also experienced the spring with snowmelt water, the summer with explosion of greens, the autumn with violent colors, and the winter with whiteout scape. That gave me understandings of four seasons in Japan and the beauty of local lifestyle.

This is the opportunity to come to countryside of Japan at the foot of mountains. the snow will be falling from middle of December and it will be white out scape at February. The studio facilities of Asahi AIR is built in 44 years ago, so you will be experiencing the old Japanese lifestyle. I am looking forward to meet an Artist who realize something miracle from deep part of Japan. Thank you.

Application guidelines

Artists and creators are invited to participate in working at the foot of Japanese north alps.

Program theme

“Mountain, Snow, a Lifestyle”

Venue

Shinano-Omachi Asahi AIR

Length of stay at the studio

from 2016 February 1st to March 14th
*Artists are required to stay at the studio during the project period between February 10th Sunday and March 11th

Number of artists

2

Requirement

A proposal of your project idea based on the program themes, a plan for how you might exhibit your work and a proposal for a workshop program.

Eligibility
  • Any nationality, place of residence, age (you must be at least 18 years old when you start the residence), sex or gender.
  • Applicants must have experience of a previous artist in residence program. (Students are not eligible) * Acceptable areas are fine art, music, craft, theater, dance, literary arts, photography, film and design.
  • Selected artists must understand the aim of the resident program and report their results at the end of the program (the form of the report presentation will be decided upon following discussion).
  • Selected artists should create at least one artwork which influenced by the characteristics of Omachi city.
  • Selected artists are expected to participate in events and activities organized at Shinano-Omachi Asahi AIR.
  • Selected artists are responsible for producing work, exhibiting and taking down the exhibition.
  • Selected artists must be able to support themselves throughout their stay.
  • Selected artists must abide by the regulations of the facility.
  • Selected artists must attend the opening event and the event for result report.
  • You must be able to communicate with the other selected artists in English.
support

The following support is given to artists participating in the program.

  • Studio rent (include : electricity, water, Wifi connection) and heating expenses.
  • Support of expenses for creation (see the grant guideline)
  • Arrangement of volunteer support and cooperation with related organizations.
  • Press materials and interaction with local art communities.
  • Documentation materials which Asahi Air has produced (photos and videos).

*You are required to arrange travel insurance, which must cover the entire stay including journey to Omachi and to send a copy of the certificate to Asahi AIR prior to your journey.

*Please bring your own laptop as no computer will be provided

Grant guidelines

* Travel and material fees can only be reimbursed in Japanese Yen in exchange with receipts and boarding passes (showing the date of purchase, amount of payment, travel itinerary and name of the passenger). Participants should bring enough money to cover the initial spending ideally for the first month.

Our grants includes
Travel costs (up to 150,000 yen) in exchange with receipts and boarding passes
Daily allowance (2700 yen)
Material Fees (up to 220,000 yen in total) in exchange with receipts
Cultural exchange workshop (up to 50,000 Yen) in exchange with receipts

Studios

Accommodation studio: one room per person (open 24-hours).

Please visit the website to view photos of the room. Artists must follow the regulations regarding the use of the rooms.

* Common areas are open to public. Artists are required to consult with members of staff in advance regarding usage of this space.

Notes
  • Any expenses exceeding Grants guideline must be covered by the artist.
  • Facilities in the Asahi AIR except for allocated studios cannot be occupied.
    * When using areas outside the residence studio, consult with members of staff to arrange the time and discuss the usage in advance.
  • Overseas residents who need a passport and visa to enter Japan must take responsibility for obtaining the correct documentation.

Artists from countries which have not concluded a tax treaty or a country which Japan has concluded the tax treaty with but where income is taxable may be liable for income tax on the sum provided to support their activities and transportation.

Application

Schedule

Deadline of Application

January 7th. The application must reach us no later than January 7th

Length of stay at the studio

from 2016 February 1st to March 14th
* Artists are required to stay at the studio during the project period between February 10th Sunday and March 11th

*The selected Artists will be announced at 20th of January on the website.

How to apply

Please complete the following application forms and submit either via e-mail or post.
(Please upload to a web server if your application file is large and mention the link to download, or use a high volume file transfer service.)

Required documents

  1. Application form
  2. Passport photo taken in the last year (attach to the application form)
  3. Portfolio (up to 10 images of your work) A4 size / data which can be shown to public.
    Portfolio data up to 20MB via email or up to 10 pages via post.
  4. Other relevant information such as website or DVD (optional)
  5. Overseas applicants must attach a copy of their passport ID page.
  6. Proposal of Artwork you want to make in Asahi Air (it does not means you need to make exact work you planed. we just want to see your first impression and imagination of our residency.)

Where to send

E-mail: asahi-airshinano-omachi.jp / Title: “Application for an open call”

Post: To: Open Call to Asahi AIR
Asahi AIR Omachi-Bunkakaikan 1601-2 Omachi Nagano Japan. 398-0002

Selection and notification

Asahi AIR committee will select the Artists based on the application forms and portfolios submitted. All applicants will be notified of the results by 2016 January 20th.

  • Applications which arrive after the deadline will not be accepted.
  • Any application material which is damaged or illegible will not be considered.
  • Submitted documents, portfolios and DVDs will not be returned.
  • No enquiries about selection will be accepted.
  • We will send you a confirmation email once we receive your application form.
  • However if you do not hear from us after a few days, please get in touch.
Application Form download

Please download the application form from below. or e-mail to [asahi-airshinano-omachi.jp] for requesting the application form.

Download zip(English ver)
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