Monash Art Design & Architecture (MADA) in conjunction with the Monash University Prato Centre (MUPC) invite applications for the Visual Residency in Prato, Italy. Applications are welcome from established and emerging Australian creative practitioners for a new project or inquiry that relates to the Prato context. This residency has supported a number of high profile Australian practitioners, including Stuart Ringholt, Damiano Bertoli, David Rosetzky, Laresa Kosloff, Pat Foster & Jen Berean and Charlie Sofo.
The residency aims to:
- provide opportunities for creative practitioners to sustain and deepen their practice & research, free from the distractions and duties of daily life
- offer and encourage engagement with institutions and industry in the Prato region
- provide access to significant collections, exhibitions, colleagues and practitioners in Europe
- and to encourage independent artistic thinking, experimentation and practice.
Eligibility
Applications are accepted from Australian citizens or residents with a track record of professional practice and public presentation in their field. Early and mid-career practitioners are encouraged to apply. If you have an undergraduate fine art qualification, you must have three years of practice since graduation.
Applications will not be accepted from current Monash contract or ongoing faculty members, currently enrolled Monash students, or recent fine art graduates of any program (within 3 years).
Inclusions and expectations
- Return economy airfare (arranged by Monash)
- Contribution to further travel, living expenses, materials and/or production costs to the value of $10,000
- Serviced apartment in Palazzo Vai (single or double occupancy) from 1 September – 30 November 2020
- Private studio with:
- approx. 40 square metres
- abundant natural light
- white-clad walls that can be hung on
- power points
- Wi-Fi
- access to PC and Mac computer labs including printing facilities
- access to fax and photocopier via the administrative offices
- Some general costs associated with exhibition and public presentation, e.g., promotional material, professional translation services, refreshments
- Travel insurance for the period of the residency, which will be provided by Monash University’s Insurance Agent
- Administrative assistance with permits for transport of artworks
- MUPC offers professional liaison support for interactions with the local community, but applicants should be in a position to undertake their residency in a largely self-directed capacity
Enquiries about the program or eligibility may be directed to: pratoresidency@monash.edu
- July 2019: Applications open
- Monday 30 September 2019: Applications close
- December 2019: Announcement of successful applicant
Apply online via the Monash University website HERE
