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Residency in La Plata, Argentina
PISOUNO is an independent space for Art and Design since 2007. We exhibit work of established and emerging local and international contemporary artists in our gallery spaces. We hold regular seminars, courses and talks with artists throughout the year. Alongside the gallery we also offer courses orientated in web design, graphic, photographic, production, curatorship, etc.
PISOUNO is offering a new space for national and international artists. Our workspace is available for research, production and exhibition of new work. In the case of curatorial or investigative residencies, PISOUNO also offers contacts and connections with art and culture organizations (galleries, museums, artists, cultural centres and alternative spaces) as suits the needs of each artist-resident. The residency is located in the vibrant art circuit of the city of La Plata and Buenos Aires capital and links in with the art networks of wider Argentina. -
Ongoing programs and activities
Relative to the period of residency, there are a number of ongoing and special events within PISOUNO such as a regularly changing exhibitions, evens and course. In the locality of La Plata and Buenos Aires Capital, (located only 30 minutes drive from La Plata), there is also for example:
Gallery nights (Buenos Aires)
Arte BA
Street Art tours
Art in public spaces
Ongoing exhibitions in various gallery spaces
Meetings with local artists and visits to artist studios
A number of important Museums and Galleries and cultural centresto visit and assist in their programs such as:
MALBA
MACLA
PROA
FundacionKlemm
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Brief description of residency program
PISOUNO ARTEDISEÑO accepts applications from artists and curators world wide, including Argentina, to participate in the Artist Residency Program. Applications are welcome from Artists and curators working in all mediums. There are no deadlines for application it just depends on the availability of the space. The residency period is a minimum of one month with room for discussion for longer stays for research and realization of the proposed project or investigation.
We are currently accepting applications for the 2012 cycle.
Please note:January we do not take residents- the gallery is closed for summer breakRESIDENCY OPTIONS
There are two types of residency we offer:
Plan One - Production: For artists working in any medium who want to realise an exhibition in or exhibition space(s) at the culmination of the residency.This includes: Exhibition, Publicity, Catalogue and Invitations
Plan Two – Investigation: This may suit curators, teachers or people working in arts management or similar who want to connect with and investigate the contemporary art circuit of Argentina or time for research and reflection of a particular project, exhibition or theme.
This includes: We offer regular activities to provide a panorama of the local and contemporary art circuits of La Plata and Buenos Aires Capital. We can connect you with local artists, provide studio visits and meeting with art professionals. Depending on your research needs we can form a plan to cater to this. There is also the chance to give talks in the gallery if the resident wishes.Also see above ongoing programs and activities.
THE RESIDENCY SPACE
The house is in a central location close to the art school, galleries, library, and minutes walk away from the gallery and office space of PISOUNO.
This is a fully furnished house that can take up to two residents at a time with two separate single rooms.There is a communal large workshop space with printing press, WiFi, T.V, Kitchen, Bathroomand Patio. -
Residency costs
The residency is 1-month minimum with room for discussion if longer time is required.
The residency cost covers costs for administration, housing and associated expenses (gas, WiFi etc.)resident must cover their own food, travel, production materials and any other personal expenses.Please, complete the form to send you specified costs.
Financial assistance:
We offer a letter of acceptance once the resident is accepted, in the case the artist may be able to apply for any grant or scholarship from their place of residence to assist with the costs associated in undertaking the residency -
Aplication process
To be considered, candidates must send an e-mail (residencia@pisounoarte.com.ar), and present a portfolio in PDF format with the following:
• Examples of previous work: Between 6-10 JPEG files in PDF. Must not exceed 10MB. Please include title, date, size, media, and brief conceptual intent for each submitted image or group of images.
• In the case of investigation residencies: examples of previous written work (i.e. reviews, catalogues, curated projects etc.)
• Description of proposed project to be developed during the residency.
• Current CV, including recent and relevant shows, work, and awards.
• Two reference letters. Letters must be from relevant persons that have a knowledge of the artistic trajectory of the applicant.
• Month(s) of proposed residence.
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Criteria for selection of candidates
• Must have a basic knowledge of Spanish language
• Must be 21 or older (or be legally emancipated)
• Must have medical insurance for the entire period in residence
• Accepted applicants will be chosen upon the quality of their previous work and trajectory, as presented in their submitted application
• Available dates
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Contact
For further information about the residency such as, costs, dates of stay, etc., please, complete the form.