Unit 33 Dunlop Industrial Units, 8 Balloo Drive, Bangor BT19 7QY
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Artist in Residence 2012
As part of an ongoing programme researching non toxic approaches
to printmaking we are seeking an artist printmaker with at least 2
years' professional experience who has worked in one or more of the
following techniques: Ferric Chloride etching,
copper sulphate etching, water based screen printing, waterless lithography,
traditional lithography.
Duration:
The residency will last for 12 consecutive weeks (Commencement date
negotiable from June 1st 2012 but the residency must be completed before the
14th December 2012).
Artist Fee: £3,000 sterling
This fee will be divided into three equal instalments paid at the
beginning of each month. The residency does not include
accommodation or travel expenses. While Seacourt Print Workshop will
endeavour to assist the artist in every way to secure affordable
accommodation, the selected artist must make their own travel and
living arrangements. All expenses incurred are the responsibility of
the selected artist.
Responsibilities:
The recipient will provide a talk on their practice to members of
Seacourt Print Workshop. The recipient will engage with the local
community through a short outreach programme arranged in partnership
with North Down Community Network.
The selected artist will not be an employee of the studio or its funding bodies, and any taxes or contributions that may be due from any fees paid are the sole responsibility of the artist.
Recently introduced Border Control legislation may impact on some visitors from outside the EU. Please contact your nearest British Embassy to ascertain what documents you will require if selected to participate in this programme.
All applications and accompanying materials must arrive by 4.00pm Friday
27th April 2012.
How to Apply:
Information and application forms are available by request from
March 12th 2012 in a variety of formats.
E-mail: info@seacourt-ni.org.uk
By post: Seacourt Print Workshop,
Unit 33 Dunlop Industrial Units,
8 Balloo Road, Bangor,
Co. Down, BT19 7QY.
By Telephone: +44 (0) 28 9146 0595
This Residency is funded through North Down Borough Council's Arts
Committee
For many years Seacourt Print Workshop has provided opportunities for artists to visit and work at our facility. The exchange of ideas and approaches to printmaking has been inspiring to our members and beneficial to our visitors. The residency programmes have included an International Visiting Artist programme and a three month Artist in Residence Programme.
Funded through North Down Borough Council Arts and Culture Committee