Call for MoKS Open Studio residency program in 2013

The MoKS open Residency program has operated since 2002. We invite artists, researchers, organizers, to apply for a residency at MoKS.

One of the current aims of the residency is to foster collaboration between artists, researchers and different communities, organizations and groups in South Estonia. Artists are also encouraged to work with the context of the landscape and features of the local environment. MoKS has developed links through a variety of regional communities, organizations, institutions and groups through past and current projects. These include schools, an elderly home, youth center, library, local municipality, the Estonian National Museum, etc. While residents are encouraged to be self-motivated and work independently MoKS can provide assistance for artists when developing a specific project in the frame of the residency with its network of volunteer members.

We are looking for artists, organizers, curators and researchers of all artistic and creative disciplines. While our residency program is oriented towards contextual work with environmental or socially engaged practices, we also offer a comfortable concentrated atmosphere suitable for working, writing or research.

Open Studio conditions

We offer artist the studio – a spacious and comfortable working and living space – free of charge.
Residency periods can be arranged from from March 1st through November 30th 2013.
The duration of the residency could be 1 to 8 months.
Artist will have access to MoKS facilities and assistance for realisation of projects.
For more info on residency facilities please visit: http://moks.ee/site/pmwiki.php?n=Residency.Residency-K%fclalisstuudio

Artists are expected to cover their own means for travel and per diem for living/insurance costs for the residency.
MoKS can help with some materials and special tools on previous mutual agreement. MoKS occasionally gives out artist grants for residency period, but it depends on MoKS current yearly budget. Visiting artists will be informed of grant options following their selection.

Application deadline for the open AIR program is October 15th, 2012.

To apply please send us:

- Filled in residency application form (please click to download it).
- Brief text explaining your interests in MoKS artist-in-residence program and your objectives for the residency period. Please also give a brief overview about your organisational work.
- Preferred residency dates.
- Curriculum vitae (a CV indicates your artistic experience, education or work experiences abroad).
- Artistic documentation: photos, CD-rom, DVD, texts, website links, any other information related to your application.
Applications should be sent to apps_at_moks.ee, deadline of applying October 15th 2012.

Additional information: apps_at_moks.ee
+372 5330 6679
Siiri Kolka

Program is supported by Estonian Cultural Endowment and Estonian Ministry of Culture.