Curatorial Studio: Residency Program for Island Art Initiatives and Artists
Program Objectives
The curatorial studio is dedicated to fostering collaborations between the cultural capital of Paris and island art initiatives, as well as contemporary artistic communities. Based on the previews experience related with a MARLANDS project supported by EU program, one of the primary goals is to create a platform for interaction between invited artists and art operators from islands, focusing on island territories in Europe, including the Canary Islands, Azores, and Mediterranean islands such as Malta, Venice, Sardinia, Sicily, Cyprus, Crete, and Hydra. This program aims to establish connections and bridges for developing the dynamics and resources of contemporary art in these island territories, while also promoting ecological solutions in production. Target groups include the artists themselves, art professionals, researchers and a broader audience to enhance cultural activities.
Activity Program:
- Workspace: Participants will have access to studio space as part of a permanent residency for artists based in and working in Paris. They will also have access to well-equipped technical workshops for testing the practical aspects of their practice.
- Curatorial Support: Tailored curatorial assistance will be provided to meet the individual projects of the artists.
- Integration into the Art Community: Participants will have opportunities for integration into the art community, including the organization of an open studio with invitations to professionals and collectors.
- Engagement with the Academic Community: We will consider organizing colloquiums or conferences, as well as visits to libraries and laboratories, allowing artists to exchange knowledge and collaborate with the scientific community.
Key Aspects of the Program:
- Development of Art Research: The program will include interactions with Parisian artists and representatives from other disciplines (musicians, performance artists, dancers), opening new avenues for collaboration.
- Exchange of Practices: Participants will be able to share opinions and insights on working within both urban cultural centers and rural locations, where practices are closely tied to the resources and nature of the islands.
- Collaboration with Parisian Organizations and Institutions: The studio will actively work with curators to explore relevant themes, opportunities, and strategies.
Duration:
1 month.
Location:
The studio will take place in Paris, a cultural capital that offers unique opportunities for exchanging ideas and artistic practices.
Expected Outcomes:
For Program Participants:
Inspiration and new experiences for developing creative work and creating new pieces.
Expansion of art research, exploration of new themes and narratives, and acquisition of new practices and experiences.
Increased visibility and expanded networks, creating new opportunities for collaboration.
Experience working with current trends in the art world.
For Parisian Artists:
Acquisition of skills in environmentally-oriented practices.
Opportunities for interaction with other disciplines, such as science and academia.
Familiarization with new nature-oriented techniques and technologies.
Potential collaboration with the island residency project MARLANDS or one of the island partners for island-based practices or exhibitions.
Key Parisian Project Partners:
Cultural Center Villa Belleville: Provides partnership conditions for organizing workshops and communication.
Curator Elena Posokhova: Offers curatorial support and connections with the Sorbonne Campus, the university's Sorbonne Art gallery, and the Doctoral school in Visual Arts, creating additional opportunities for participants.
The curator organizes individual studio space within a community of Iota space of over 100 selected and active artists, with connections to the gallery and institutional community.
Parisian bloggers and journalists reporting on art and news in the art world.
Island partners will be agreed upon based on the invited island, and they will coordinate and facilitate funding opportunities for the artist's activities.
Methodology:
An artist from an island will be invited for 1 month, with their candidacy approved by a committee consisting of representatives from the island partner and the program curator. To apply, the participant must submit a motivation letter justifying the need for their research in Paris, along with their interests related to cultural or scientific questions in artistic research, as well as a CV and portfolio.
Collaborating artists based in Paris will also be invited through an application process and will be included in the work plan.
Work with selected disciplines outside of art (science, culture, architecture) will be organized through a hybrid of online and offline meetings and visits in Paris, depending on the invited artist's art project
Communication within MARLANDS islands’ community through online meetings to further collaboration.
Communication and Visibility:
The curator-coordinator of the studio will ensure the creation of content for publications, highlighting both the artist and the partners on social media platforms related to their projects, as well as on the MARLANDS project website. Efforts will be made to promote press releases among active Parisian bloggers and media outlets.