Artist in Coexistence (AiC) is a platform for artistic exploration from a posthumanist perspective, for creatives from all artistic disciplines. A residency at AiC means that you work in close relationship with the site and in an exploratory collaboration with more-than-human, to open up new patterns of thought and notions of coexistence between human and more-than-human. You as an artist should be curious about how a posthumanist perspective can enrich your own artistic practice but also how your work can contribute to change towards a sustainable planetary coexistence.
What is included in our residency?
Expectations of you from the residency:
- A peaceful place on a cliff, in the forest, to work and think
- Introduction to the site and a shared dinner on arrival
- Guidance and feedback as desired during the residency period
- Workspace in a newly built studio (approx. 20m2, 4–5m ceiling height + immersion area incl. small library on the theme)
- Accommodation in the loft in the studio (queen size bed, sleeping space for 1–2 people)
- Shower, toilet and laundry machine in separate building
- Simple kitchen for cooking in the studio
- Access to a bicycle
- Working grant of 10,000 SEK (to be invoiced from registered company)
- Travel costs are not covered by AiC
- We welcome international artists, but all documents such as visa or other travel documents are the responsibility of the artist
Expectations of you from the residency:
- That you share parts of your process/results through, for example, a public artist talk or a workshop with invited participants
- That we can talk about you and your work in our communication channels
- That you bring specific materials or tools you wish to use
- That you travel to and from the residency attached to earth (We understand that it makes it more complicated coming from other continents, but we do not want to contribute to increased air travel)
WHEN
There are four residency periods at AiC, one per season. Each period lasts about two weeks, and is arranged in consultation with the resident.
Spring – the awakening: NOT AVAILABLE
Summer – the vibrancy: June 13–27
Autumn – the decomposition: Sep 19–Oct 3
Winter – the hibernation: Nov 28–Dec 12
In addition to these periods of in-house residencies, we also rent out our studio and space to individual artists or collaborative partners who wish to hold residencies with us. Get in touch!
HOW
Please specify in your application which season you would prefer to work with. Your application should include a project idea that you want to explore and work on during your residency, and a short biography about you and your background. You can write in Swedish or English. Maximum 1 page including text and any images. Do not send a general portfolio, but please include links to a website, social platform, etc. where we can find out more about you and your work. Email as pdf to aic.orust@gmail.com no later than February 28, 2025.
WHERE
AiC is located on the island of Orust in Bohuslän in the Skagerrak Sea, Sweden. Orust is close to the cities of Uddevalla and Stenungsund and about 1 hour north of Gothenburg. It is about 4 km to the central town of Henån where most services are available (two supermarkets, library, pharmacy, restaurants, bus terminal, etc.). If you arrive to Orust by bus, we arrange transportation to and from the bus terminal to AiC. Access to a bicycle is included.
QUESTIONS?
E-mail us at aic.orust@gmail.com.
There are four residency periods at AiC, one per season. Each period lasts about two weeks, and is arranged in consultation with the resident.
Spring – the awakening: NOT AVAILABLE
Summer – the vibrancy: June 13–27
Autumn – the decomposition: Sep 19–Oct 3
Winter – the hibernation: Nov 28–Dec 12
In addition to these periods of in-house residencies, we also rent out our studio and space to individual artists or collaborative partners who wish to hold residencies with us. Get in touch!
HOW
Please specify in your application which season you would prefer to work with. Your application should include a project idea that you want to explore and work on during your residency, and a short biography about you and your background. You can write in Swedish or English. Maximum 1 page including text and any images. Do not send a general portfolio, but please include links to a website, social platform, etc. where we can find out more about you and your work. Email as pdf to aic.orust@gmail.com no later than February 28, 2025.
WHERE
AiC is located on the island of Orust in Bohuslän in the Skagerrak Sea, Sweden. Orust is close to the cities of Uddevalla and Stenungsund and about 1 hour north of Gothenburg. It is about 4 km to the central town of Henån where most services are available (two supermarkets, library, pharmacy, restaurants, bus terminal, etc.). If you arrive to Orust by bus, we arrange transportation to and from the bus terminal to AiC. Access to a bicycle is included.
QUESTIONS?
E-mail us at aic.orust@gmail.com.
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