Henrik Igityan National Centre for Aesthetics (NCA) invites Iranian, Georgian, Italian, Swiss, and French independent artists and art organisation representatives to submit project proposals for ‘NCA Cultural Crossroads: Artist Residency Programme’.
The aim of the programme is to foster the exchange of cultural heritage and traditional art forms through short-term artistic projects, strengthen intercultural ties between the neighbouring and European countries, and establish new partnerships by providing the participating artists with the resources and platform to share their work, skills, and knowledge with other international and local artists and communities.
The programme will be implemented at the National Centre for Aesthetics’ subdivisions in both the capital, Yerevan, and across other regions of Armenia – Tavush, Shirak, Lori, Gegharkunik, Syunik (10 days in Yerevan and 8 days in the regions) – enabling communities of these remote regions to meet and work with international artists and help them to have a better understanding of the Armenian people and life in the regions. The selected projects will be matched with NCA subdivisions, taking into consideration their suitability with the areas of expertise of NCA subdivisions. The project outputs (exhibitions, open lessons, presentations, small-scale concerts, short performances) will be presented in Yerevan.
Applicants should be independent established artists or representatives of art organisations (in fine arts, theatre, dance and/or music) from Iran, Georgia, Italy, Switzerland, and France having at least 10 years of creative experience in the field of art in these countries. They should have the ability to communicate in English and be over 18 years old.
Travel expenses, accommodation, food, and in-country transportation expenses will be covered by the National Centre for Aesthetics with the support of the Ministry of Education, Science, Culture and Sport of the Republic of Armenia. No artist fee will be provided. Тhere is no application fee. Additionally, 100.000 AMD (approximatly 250 USD) will be provided to obtain the required materials for each project.
