Call for applications: Kooshk Artist Residency in Iran

Kooshk is calling on international artists to apply for a residency programme in Tehran, Iran, from 1 to 31 May 2020.

The call is intended for all artists around the world who are active in the fields of music, visual arts, performing arts, sound, film and video.

Interested artists should submit their applications here. The submission deadline is 30 September and the successful applicants will be announced mid-December.  

Registration conditions

All applicants must fill in the application form providing the following:

• Personal information.
• CV.
• Reference (no letter will be needed).
• Artist statement.
• Motivation letter.
• Proposal.
• Work samples.

Selection criteria

• Competency of the application, including the quality of resume and sample works.
• Innovative-ness of the proposal, outputs and concrete outcomes.
• Compatibility of the proposal/plan with the goals and the extent of the significance in realising the proposal.
• English language skills.
• Applications will be processed in compliance with declared criteria in two rounds.

Fees and stipend

• Applicants need to pay a non-refundable application fee of $20.
• Awarded artists receive a $200 monthly stipend.
• The costs of accommodation (shared room for two artists), studio and a return ticket will also be covered by Kooshk.

 “The Kooshk Artist Residency Award has been implemented to support artists, creativity and the development of new ideas in the unique space of Tehran,” Kooshk said in a statement. “This residency programme 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.

“During the residency, Kooshk will provide a dynamic and distinctive situation for international artists to work and exchange ideas with local artists, critics and researchers. The programme emphasises a balance between working in a personal space and working in collaboration with other artists and interacting with viewers and the environment. In line with its goals, Kooshk will make any effort to have a contribution in the growth of cultural and social views, by gathering local, national and international artists with a diverse spectrum of artistic disciplines in the cultural and artistic space of Tehran and by creating the possibility for exchanging ideas.”

For more information email info@kooshkresidency.com.

View the original call here.