Summer Residency in France

WHAT: Pontlevoy Residencies 2011
WHERE: Pontlevoy, France
WHEN: May–June 2011
DEADLINE: February 1, 2011
WHO: Artists

The  Creative Residency program provides time and space for individuals and groups to create new works, research innovative ideas, and experiment with different techniques and modes of production. Interaction among like minded  individuals and studio visits with the Visiting Artist. The Visiting Artist will also present a slide lecture or a reading during their stay at the Abbey.

The facilities at the Abbey include shared studio space in centuries old barn, secluded writing studios, and extensive grounds for painting and drawing. Internet access is available.

Residency length can vary within the prescribed program dates. All residencies must begin on a Sunday and last for a minimum of one week.

Program Fee: 550.00 EUR  per week.
Includes accommodation/ shared studio space and meal plan (breakfast and dinner) at The Abbey for the duration of the program.  Please note single occupancy rooms have limited availability and will be subject to an additional charge.

Financial aid from The Abbey is not available for this program. Applicants are encouraged to approach their local arts councils and agencies for financial assistance to offset program fee and travel costs.

In addition to the program fee,  participants are responsible for all costs associated with their stay such as shipping costs, materials and supplies, the rental and use of technical, audio, photographic materials, all printing costs, and any specific facilities fees.

Application deadline February 1, 2011 applicants will be contacted within two weeks after deadline.

Partners may accompany resident and will be charged residency fee, which will include their accomadations, meals and weekly linen service.

Please note, in addition to submitting the Application Form, there are additional requirements outlined under the application requirments section these must be submitted to complete your application.

Incomplete applications will not be processed until all required application support materials are received.

Applications and the required supporting materials must be received in by the appropriate application deadline. Late applications will be considered if space permits.

Application requirements
Please submit the following to director@pontlevoycreativeresidencies.com
+ application cover sheet
+ project plan (max one page)
+ resumé -work samples ( CD/DVD); maximum 10 works or 10 minutes of video
+ image list

Additional information:
http://www.pontlevoycreativeresidencies.com/