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Open Call for Artists - ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMMES 2023 - 2024

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS!
KADOORIE FARM AND BOTANIC GARDEN ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMMES 2023 - 2024

1. ABOUT OUR ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAMMES

Kadoorie Farm and Botanic Garden (KFBG) Artists-in-Residence welcomes applications from artists, performers and writers. KFBG resides near Lam Tsuen, Tai Po, one of Hong Kong’s little-known jewels, with nine kilometres of road wind their way up around organic farming terraces, theme gardens and native forest to the summit at over 1800ft above sea level. Artists may employ various materials and inspirations from nature to create bodies of arts and performances, to embody a meaningful conversation between art, sustainability, nature and the community.

This is an exciting opportunity for artists from around the globe to step out of the indoor studio practice, to connect with the finest elements of nature for artistic exploration, and to bring cultures together through the arts.  We are seeking enthusiastic artists, or the right individuals from any discipline – music, dance, visual arts, mixed-media, literature, education, design, film, theatre and more to use art as a possibility to find harmony with nature, making art more accessible and approachable to the communities.

Under the principle of environmental conservation, resident artists could use the Art House, the Natural Wood Workshop and other open spaces of KFBG as their studios for artistic practice. Art materials and woodwork equipment are available for use by the artist.

RESIDENCE PERIOD:  1 APR 2023 - 31 MAR 2024  - Registration has been closed!


2. DETAILS OF THE PROGRAMMES

Artist-in-Residence

The artist will be staying within a period of 1 to 4 weeks long, subject to the content and format of the proposal. The residence will be closed with an exhibition at the Art House Gallery or any suitable open spaces at KFBG.  During the residency period, artists will be creating artwork and running programmes to share their artwork and ideas to our community.

The artist should be running at least one workshop to share with KFBG’s community. 

Performing Artists-in-Residence

The artist(s) will be staying within a period of 1 to 4 weeks long, subject to the content and format of the proposal. The artist(s) are expected to run meaningful community collaborations, and to share various performances at the Art House Gallery or any suitable open space at KFBG. 

The artist(s) should be running at least one workshop to share with KFBG’s community. 

3. ELIGIBILITY
  • Local or international artists of ages 18 and/or above
  • Good command in spoken English and/or Cantonese
  • The nature and content of the residency proposal must be aligned with the mission and vision of KFBG
  • Selected overseas artists should provide supporting documents for the application of a valid visa or related qualifications
4. SUBMISSION OF APPLICATION MATERIALS
  • Personal Information
  • Fluency in languages
  • Artist Statement
  • Curriculum vitae
  • Residency Proposal 
  • The expectation of and the contribution to the Residency
  • Images of artwork: named by the English title, 5 images max.
  • Link to the artist website or video/ sound clips, 3 max.
5. SUPPORT OFFERED
  • After the approval of the Residency, all local and overseas artists will receive financial support for artwork creation, which will be reimbursed during or after the Residency.
  • Accommodation, travel and living allowance (within limit) will be provided to the selected overseas candidates. Details and amount will be discussed and confirmed after the approval of Residency.

6. HOW TO APPLY
Registration has been closed.

7. CONTACT
Please direct any enquiries to Ms Alice Lam via alice.lam@kfbg.org / +852 2483 7276.