ComPeung Artist Residency
ComPeung, Thailand’s longest ongoing artist-in-residence program since 2007, is seeking applicants.
ComPeung is the ideal place to immerse yourself in creative exploration, as you are surrounded by nature and the unique culture and landscape of Northern Thailand. Living in a slow and thoughtful environment, you will have the opportunity to focus deeply on your work and ample space to test its boundaries.
Residency in our supportive artist-run community is available from June 2020 until the end of the year. Interested artists with an established practice in any creative discipline may apply now for residencies ranging from one to three months.
Duration of residency
Artists may apply for residencies ranging from 1-3 months.
Accommodation
ComPeung consists of 3 purpose-built, adobe and earth-bag homes and one western-style kitchen/common space.
Detail of property:Approximate area of 2.8 acres Main house for staff
Artist house #1: basic bedroom, private bathroom, indoor and outdoor studio space
Artist house #2: 1 loft bedroom, 1 small bedroom, spacious private bathroom, indoor and outdoor studio space Kitchen
Communal Space Outdoor bath and restroom
Also included:Arrival/departure transport, 3 home-cooked meals per day, Blankets, towels, linens, Electric fans, mosquito nets, Variety of manual and electric tools, Running water 220-volt electricity
Good mobile phone reception.
Internet access (Fiber Optic, Wi-Fi, download/upload: 100M/30 Mbps, LAN is available)
*No shared computers. Artists do need to bring their own laptop
Disciplines, work equipment and assistance
The residency is open to artists with an established practice in any creative discipline. While there are studio spaces attached to each residence, artists will also have the entire ComPeung property at their disposal.
Our on-site staff are available to consult about locally sourcing materials and tools, and for limited assistance in projects.
*Please note that ComPeung does not offer printing, ceramic, or dark-room equipment
Studio / Workspace
Each private dwelling offers both indoor and outdoor studio space. Additionally, the entire ComPeung property is at the artists disposal.
Fees and support
Accommodation & work spaces, 3 meals daily, Utilities administrative costs, Internet service, Arrival/departure transport
Paid By Artist:
Residency Fee: Single Artist $1090 USD per month, Artist Duo/Artist Partner $1790 per month
Airfare, transportation, health insurance (strongly recommended), additional living expenses, work material and any other expenses pertaining to the artist in residence’s project.
We are a small, artist-run organization sustained completely by our residency fee and generous support of our community.
ComPeung can assist with the application for outside grants by providing letters of support.
Expectations towards the artist
Our independent status allows us to run a unique program which does not hold an expectation for a final product. As we offer artists time and space to explore and create, in return we only request respect for our community and a commitment to their work.
Application information
To apply, please thoroughly review the information on our website before filling out and submitting an application via the Apply button on the same page. The application will request an artist statement, description of the artists proposed project and documentation of previous work.
For more information click "LINK TO ORIGINAL" below.
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https://resartis.org/open-call/compeung-artist-residency-call-for-applications-2020/?preview=true&fbclid=IwAR3SA9m6Te_vPtsqAUpjC15gI5Ycw0u-Gal2cxtu8hdrZnTlk1ZewhZD4Pc