Arts Classifieds - Mentoring Scheme
Mentoring Scheme
ESCALATOR VISUAL ARTS
Wysing Arts Centre invites applications from artists based in the East of England for our new short mentoring programme.
Six artists/curators have been selected on the basis of their relevant knowledge and experience as mentors in a new six month mentoring programme. They are Michelle Cotton (independent curator and writer, current holder of
Cubitt Gallery curator's bursary), Harriet Godwin (curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery), Andrew Hunt (director, Focal Point Gallery), Simon Liddiment (artist), Sally O’Reilly (writer and event organiser), Jamie Shovlin (artist).
Face-to-face meetings with mentors will allow for an informal transmission of knowledge, and support for artistic and professional development, with both the mentor and the artist being paid equally for their time.
Successful applicants will meet with their mentors for a two-hour long session, three times over the duration of the programme. The basis for these meetings and the logic of their progression is decided jointly by the selected artists and their mentors. A one-off fee of £500 is provided for each of the successful artists and reasonable travel expenses will also be covered.
Dates
The programme will take place over the course of six months from September 2010. The deadline for applications is Monday 2 August 2010, 5pm.
How to Apply
There is no form to fill in to apply for the mentor programme. Instead we ask you to answer the following three questions in your application and also to provide us with the information listed below. We are very happy to receive MP3/4 files or DVDs instead of written applications.
o Please answer the question: How will this mentor scheme help your practice? (max 250 words). Please also indicate which mentor you would like to work with.
o A statement on your practice (max 500 words)
o A current CV
o A selection of 6 images or other material that represents your practice (cds, DVDs, etc)
Selection Procedure
Following submission, participants will be selected by the participating mentors, with Wysing’s Curatorial Team. Selection will be based on proposals received following the Call for Participation and will use the information provided as described in How to Apply.
Further information
For any specific information please call 01954 718881 or email escalator@wysingartscentre.org
Escalator is the pioneering talent plan from Arts Council England, East that finds, supports and invests in the best artistic talent across all artforms throughout the East of England. Escalator is establishing the East of England as the leading UK region for talent development. Since it launched in 2003, Escalator has helped over 250 artists to develop their work, forge new partnerships and reach new audiences.
Wysing Arts Centre invites applications from artists based in the East of England for our new short mentoring programme.
Six artists/curators have been selected on the basis of their relevant knowledge and experience as mentors in a new six month mentoring programme. They are Michelle Cotton (independent curator and writer, current holder of
Cubitt Gallery curator's bursary), Harriet Godwin (curator of Modern and Contemporary Art, Norwich Castle Museum and Art Gallery), Andrew Hunt (director, Focal Point Gallery), Simon Liddiment (artist), Sally O’Reilly (writer and event organiser), Jamie Shovlin (artist).
Face-to-face meetings with mentors will allow for an informal transmission of knowledge, and support for artistic and professional development, with both the mentor and the artist being paid equally for their time.
Successful applicants will meet with their mentors for a two-hour long session, three times over the duration of the programme. The basis for these meetings and the logic of their progression is decided jointly by the selected artists and their mentors. A one-off fee of £500 is provided for each of the successful artists and reasonable travel expenses will also be covered.
Dates
The programme will take place over the course of six months from September 2010. The deadline for applications is Monday 2 August 2010, 5pm.
How to Apply
There is no form to fill in to apply for the mentor programme. Instead we ask you to answer the following three questions in your application and also to provide us with the information listed below. We are very happy to receive MP3/4 files or DVDs instead of written applications.
o Please answer the question: How will this mentor scheme help your practice? (max 250 words). Please also indicate which mentor you would like to work with.
o A statement on your practice (max 500 words)
o A current CV
o A selection of 6 images or other material that represents your practice (cds, DVDs, etc)
Selection Procedure
Following submission, participants will be selected by the participating mentors, with Wysing’s Curatorial Team. Selection will be based on proposals received following the Call for Participation and will use the information provided as described in How to Apply.
Further information
For any specific information please call 01954 718881 or email escalator@wysingartscentre.org
Escalator is the pioneering talent plan from Arts Council England, East that finds, supports and invests in the best artistic talent across all artforms throughout the East of England. Escalator is establishing the East of England as the leading UK region for talent development. Since it launched in 2003, Escalator has helped over 250 artists to develop their work, forge new partnerships and reach new audiences.