INTERES or International Residency is a program that aims to promote the exchange of art and culture between international visual artists, curators and art writers with the Malaysian art community.
It is a platform for international participants to learn about the local visual arts industry through establishing networks and collaborative projects.
THE PROGRAM
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Is open to all international visual artists, curators and art writers.
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The residency period is between 25 to 30 days, started early in each month and it runs throughout the year.
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The participants will engage themselves in building networks to instigate potential collaboration with the local art community.
PROVIDES
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Lodging. An air-conditioned room with a double-decker bed that will be shared with another participant.
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A studio that shared with the local artist and
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Local transportation (Otherwise stated, participants will have to provide their own return flight tickets, traveling visa, meals and medical expenses)
The program provides:
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A sharing studio for resident artists to produce their artworks.
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Art materials and allowances for resident artists.
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A mentoring process involving guest artists who will provide advice and guidance to resident artists to help them generate ideas and concepts for their artworks.
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A number of supporting programs that will allow resident artists to have better exposure to and communication with the local art scene.
Such;
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Visiting senior artists, art collectors and art institutions, and attending art events.
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Joining sharing and talk sessions with selected communities, such as students of
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Participating in workshops with selected artist collectives and groups.
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Holding solo exhibitions of the artworks produced during the residency.
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VENUE
The residency will be held at HOM Studio at 12 A Jalan Cempaka 16, Taman Cempaka, 68000 Ampang Selangor, Malaysia
ARTIST'S STUDIO VISIT
INSTITUTION VISIT
