Contemporary Art Stavanger (CAS) is excited to announce an open call for the 2023 CAS Residency in Art Writing. Applications are open to national and international writers, curators, and artistic researchers interested in pursuing research, curatorial and critical writing opportunities related to the region of Stavanger, Norway.
National and international writers, curators, and artistic researchers are eligible to apply. Applications are open to individuals interested in pursuing research, curatorial and critical writing opportunities related to the region of Stavanger, Norway.
The Residency in Art Writing is a self-driven program organized by Contemporary Art Stavanger (CAS), and offers individuals a unique opportunity to delve into independent research, writing, and criticism based around Stavanger and the surrounding region. Research can be broadly focused on surveying the regional art scene, or targeted towards a specific area of interest. It is the goal of the residency to create and strengthen networks between national/international writers and local practitioners while advancing regional criticism and research.
We welcome applications from curators, writers, and artistic researchers who are interested in learning about the cultural scene in the Stavanger region and with capacity for in-depth research and writing. During the residency, curators and writers will be welcome to conduct studio, gallery, and institutional visits organized in collaboration with CAS, and will have the possibility of holding workshops and/or public presentations for the local community.
Curators and writers are free from specific requirements during the residency period, however the resident will be asked to submit at least two articles for publication on CAS in the months following the residency. Articles may include essays, transcribed lectures, interviews, reviews, research findings, and/or other texts relating to the resident’s activities in Stavanger. Additionally, all residents will be asked to submit a short narrative report of their activities during the residency.
English or Norwegian speaking and writing skills are required.
Application must include:
CV including contact information and relevant links, maximum 3 pages
Two work/writing samples
Motivation Letter, maximum 1 page, including specific interest in the Stavanger region and hopes for the residency period
Available dates in June/September of 2023
All documents should be in English or Norwegian, and submitted in PDF or Microsoft Word format.
Please submit only electronic copies of the above in ONE email to: info@contemporaryartstavanger.no.
In the subject line of your email, please specify “Residency 2023”
Application deadline: April 30, 2023
All applicants will be notified of the decision in May.
