Pro Helvetia – Swiss Arts Council – announces the 2009 edition of the  AiR Romania / Bulgaria Program, a 3 year program for artistic residencies for Romanian and Bulgarian artists (2008 -2010). In Romania the program is administrated by United Experts – a company delivering consultancy services and coaching in culture - , on the base of a mandate offered by Pro Helvetia – Swiss Arts Council.

 With this artist – in residency program, Pro Helvetia are encouraging intercultural exchange in the fields of visual arts, music, literature and dance. The residency program consists of a bilateral annual exchange of artists (one artist from Romania, respective from Bulgaria, in residency in Switzerland and two Swiss artists in residency in Romania, respective Bulgaria) in one or more artistic fields.

For 2009 it will be organized o residency for one Romanian visual artist in Switzerland, at

Fundazium NAIRS
Art Cultura Engiadina

Center da cultura und artist in residence program

http://www.nairs.ch

 in the period 1 September – 31 October

 
It will be provided financial support for:

-         international transport (plane ticket) and local transport in Switzerland (Swiss pass)

-         accommodation and per diem

-         budget for production costs

A Swiss coach will accompany the artist during the residency.

 
Conditions for selection:

Romanian artists interested to participate at this program must have a convincing track of record in the arts, be willing to engage with the culture of the host country and have the requisite language skills.

 
The application must contain the following information/documents:

 
1. Information concerning the applicant: name and first name, marital status, address, telephone, email, website, foreign languages (level)

2. Curriculum Vitae

3. Motivation for participation at this residency program, including a short description of the project that will be implemented during the residency.

4. Relevant documentation concerning the previous works and projects (videos, photos, publications, press excerpts, etc.).

The envelop containing the application will be marked with “For AiR Program” and it will be send by post to the address of  

 
Ispas Iuliana Larisa

CP 44 -11

042350 Bucuresti 1

 The deadline for receiving the applications is 27 March 2009. The application which will be received after this day will not be considered, even if they are marked by post with 27 March.

 More information can be provided at the email This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it or at phone 0744 434 721, Larisa Ispas, administrator of the program.