The Nelimarkka Residence (the Regional Art Museum of Southern Ostrobothnia and Nelimarkka Museum) participates to the Bothnia Biennale 2014. Museum is one possible place to various art happenings /events/ placements. Autumn 2014 artist-in-residence applicants are encouraged to take part to the Bothnia Biennale 2014. Please notice that the call for proposals runs until the 16th August 2013 (Arts Promotion Centre Finland where the documents must arrive no later than 16th of August 2013). Artist-in-residence application should be sent to Nelimarkka Residence if you like to stay here or use our premises/area. What? The open call opens on the 3rd April and runs until the 16th August 2013. The programme is open to proposals from artists of all disciplines ranging from visual arts, crafts, film and literature to the performing arts, dance, music and theatre. Artists are encouraged to be active in forming cross-disciplinary collaborations as these will be prioritized in the selection process. How? By sending in a project proposal of no more than two sides A4, together with images of previous works or projects or a link to your work online. Criteria: the theme “Journeys” and a cross-disciplinary aspect; 2-3 different art forms, partnerships between artists of different disciplines; collaborative or interactive work involving the general public, where possible. Participants must cover their own production costs but various grants are available. Application to the address: Norah Nelson Taiteen edistämiskeskus /TAIKE Rantalinna, Rantakatu, 65100 Vaasa FINLAND Initiated by the Centre for Arts Promotion in Finland(http://www.taike.fi/en/web/taike/frontpage), it is intended as a collaborative project between as many institutions, groups and individual practitioners within the area’s creative and cultural sector as possible. Its main purpose is to raise the profile of the creative community and promote collaboration within it by crossing traditionally held boundaries, merging art forms and forming new working relationships. The event will also host international artists and curators, creating a universal dialogue about subjects such as the nature of communication across boundaries through exhibitions, performances and encounters. More info: see document attached.
