UNESCO-ASCHBERG BURSARIES FOR ARTISTS PROGRAMME 2014

CLOSING DATE FOR APPLICATIONS: NOVEMBER 18

TH
, 2013
CATEGORY: VISUAL ARTS - SCULPTURE
ORIGIN OF CANDIDATES: SUB SAHARAN AFRICA, ARAB STATES AND ISRAEL
LANGUAGE: ENGLISH OR SPANISH
AGE: 25 - 35
DURATION OF RESIDENCY: 4 WEEKS
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APPLICATION TO BE SENT TO THE ADDRESS GIVEN BELOW:
CENTRO COLOMBO AMERICANO DE MEDELLIN
MICHAEL COOPER, DIRECTOR
CARRERA 45 # 53 24, MEDELLIN, COLOMBIA
TELEPHONE: (574) 513 4444, EXT. 250
E MAIL colomboresidency@colomboworld.com
APPLICATIONS MUST BE RECEIVED BY NOVEMBER 18
TH
, 2013.
WEBSITES: www.colomboworld.com OR www.deseartepaz.org

Please mention UNESCO Aschberg Bursaries in the subject line of your email and on any
correspondence postal envelopes.
HOST AND PARTNER INSTITUTION
The Centro Colombo Americano Medelln is a non-profit Colombian institution that promotes human
development through academic and cultural programs, fostering extensive exchange with the United
States and the world.

Founded in 1947, the centers activities are very diverse including the teaching of the English
language to an average of 5,000 students monthly; cultural activities which include avant-garde art
and photography exhibits by Colombian and international artists with a strong commitment to issues of
social and ecological concern, a residency program for artists, one of the foremost repertory film
programs in Latin America with daily screenings of documentary and fiction films in two cinemas,
video art presentations; art, music and film seminars, concerts, theater performances etc.; a student
advising service; coordination of high school exchange programs and academic exchanges for
university professors and young professionals with the United States.

The Colombo in Medellin is funded principally by income generated by the English teaching program
and earned income from other programs. The Center is independent and neither political nor religious
in nature.

Residency October 19 November 19, 2014
Sculpture

The Centro Colombo Americano Gallery of Contemporary Art seeks an artist for its residency program
from October 19 November 19, 2014. Applicants should have a masters degree in sculpture and
willing to work in the expanded field of sculpture in relationship to ecology, sustainability and/or
recuperation of the environment (alternative energy, nuclear plant dismounts, etc.).

During this residency, the artist will give sculpture workshops to art students on these related subjects.
Time will be allotted for the artist to work on his own work. Results of his/her artistic practice with the
community, plus the art work accomplished during his/her stay; will be exhibited at the end of the
residency. A brochure will be printed following his residency and a documental video will be produced.
The artist should speak English and/or Spanish and also be willing during his/her residency to give a

series of talks (45 minutes) about his/her country, work, culture, etc. to students of the high schools
associated with our Deseartepaz program.

Works created during the residency program are usually donated to the Colombo Americano. If
however the artist wishes to take his work back to his city of origin shipping of his works will be at
his/her own expense.

VIDEOS
http://deseartepaz.blogspot.com/p/lab-37.html

http://youtu.be/DmQDEs0mMyg


WORKING / LIVING CONDITIONS
UNESCO Aschberg manages the travel arrangements round- trip air ticket, at best rates in
economy class
Lodging as well as approximately US$ 1,120 to cover meals and local transportation.
Health insurance during the time of his residency.
Basic technical equipment as well as the facilities at the Center is available.
The residency of four weeks will take place in Medellin, Colombia.
An exhibit of his work in situ and the results of the workshops will be displayed.
The laureate is expected to give several lectures to university and high school students as
well as the general public.
The laureate should have a strong pedagogical background and interest and experience
working on collaborative projects.
At the end of the residency, the laureate shall complete the UNESCO- Aschberg Evaluation
Form, describing among other things, the quality of the experience in terms of exchange,
cultural dialogue and creativity and the artistic benefit derived from the residency. This will be
given to the director of the Colombo Americano which in turn will be shared with UNESCO
Aschberg.
The laureate must assume the costs for obtaining a visa if required.
Any art work that is produced during the residency will be either donated to the Colombo
Americano or if the laureate decides to take it he/she must assume the costs of shipping and
insurance for all the art work.


DATES OF RESIDENCY:
October 19 November 19, 2014

ELIGIBILITY:
25- 35 years old
Experience in Collaborative Art
Working knowledge of English or Spanish

HOW TO APPLY:
Send the application form together with the following documents, to the email address:
Email: colomboresidency@colomboworld.com
Curriculum vitae
Letter of application - explaining the reasons why you wish to participate in this residency.
Please be accurate in describing your objectives, needs and expectations in relation to the
residency.
Two reference letters - written by people qualified to judge your artistic achievements and
potential.
Artistic documentation - consisting of photographs or video.

For more information
www.colomboworld.com


Application Form








The Residency seeks an artist working in any media to work on building and strengthen our citys young adult
delinquency/crime prevention programs, thus, providing from his/her knowledge, experience and artistic work,
ways in which to prevent young adults from going to or returning to jail.


Please type or use capital letters. This form may be photocopied
This application along with all supporting documents must be received at the
Colombo Americano in Medelln by November 18
TH
, 2013.


YEAR OF THE RESIDENCY: 2014
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FIRST NAME: ______________________________________________________________
NATIONALITY: _____________________________________________________________
SEX: _____________________________________________________________________
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How did you hear about the UNESCO Aschberg Bursaries for Artists program?
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- The laureates files will not be returned.


ATTENTION: The application and all supporting documents need to be sent to the
Colombo Americano by email (colomboresidency@colomboworld.com).
Applications received after the closing date of November 18
TH
, 2013 will not be
considered.

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