Deadline: 15 January 2016
Applicants are invited to submit their applications for Kooshk Artist Residency Award to support artists, creativity and the development of new ideas in the unique space of Tehran. This Residency program is a chance for attendants to do research and experiment, develop professionally maintain direct dialogues and the exchange of ideas in order to grow and nurture their creativity, and try new methods of working and thinking.
Kooshk residency is a non-political cultural and artistic space in Tehran. Kooshk, with sponsorship of private section tries to provide a convenient space for artists, curators, researchers, writers and filmmakers to encourage inter-cultural dialogues and art creation.
Kooshk has equipped an independent residence/ studio facility in a beautiful and inspiring old building for international attendants of the international cultural exchange programs in order to evoke creativity in research and art creation. These facilities include:
- Two shared rooms with appropriate amenities to accommodate four people at the same time with shared bathroom.
- A separate studio with round the clock accessibility (Kooshk has a considerable number of partners who can offer space and studio facilities due to necessities of any program).
- A small kitchen equipped with appliances.
- Shared spaces including yard, terrace and rooftop.
- Internet access is also included 24 hours a day 7 days a week.
Benefits
All expenses including flight tickets, accommodation, living expenses as well as a modest contribution toward materials will be paid by Kooshk.
Eligibility Criteria
All international artists, active in any art discipline, under the age of 40 are eligible to apply for the Kooshk Award.
How to Apply
Interested applicants may apply online via website given at the end.
For more information, please visit Kooshk Artist Residency Award.
