Bidoun/Delfina Foundation Residency in a unique opportunity for writers, artists, curators, researchers and cultural practitioners to apply for residency opportunity in London for a period of six weeks. The opportunity is open to applicants from Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and the Palestinian Territories. “During the residency, s/he will incubate ideas, conduct independent research, access new information, take advantage of UK cultural resources, and further his/her practice as a writer. The residency will be a platform for exploration and experimentation around the themes related to the writer’s research. Under the editorial direction of Bidoun, the resident will produce a written outcome to be published in a future issue of the magazine.”
The ideal candidate will be:
- A writer, artist, curator, researcher or cultural practitioner wishing to strengthen his/her practice in writing or undertake specific research for written publication and;
- currently living and working in Lebanon, Syria, Egypt and the Palestinian Territories.
- emerging to mid-career, at least 25 years in age;
- able to demonstrate how the experience of an international residency in London may benefit their practice and career development;
- available during the time period.
The deadline to apply for this opportunity is 30 July 2010. For more information, visit this link.