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How to Apply: Changdong National Art Studio Changdong National Art Studio Application Guidelines General Information Changdong National Art Studio has been established and run by Ministry of Cultureand Tourism, Republic of Korea and National Museum of Contemporary Art, Korea. Changdong National Art Studio is designed to enhance the diversity and quality of the creative artistic exchange by providing a network for the close relationship between overseas and domestic artists and various art-related professionals. Changdong Studio is located in the north part of Seoul, a building complex containing 14 individual spaces and open-air work area, etc, situated near the centre of the city. The organization provides professional support for artists through exhibition, studio and associated cultural exchange and public programmes which address the relationship between contemporary art practices and current practical debate. Working/living conditions: workshop, exhibition with local artists, and public discussion, which are to take place respectively within the time selected depending on the date/time schedule arranged by program manager. Live/work studios with a room board and kitchen, sharing shower room, equipped with multimedia production tools -PC-workstation equipped with software for design work, image and video manipulation, video editing facilities, DSL Internet access. Eligibility Contemporary visual artists pursuing an innovative practice in a professional capacity are eligible to apply. The ability to accommodate artists using very heavy or unusually large materials may be limited due to restricted access. Artists wishing to use power tools or toxic materials (such as resin) should indicate their intentions. Tenancy Visiting artists to Changdong National Art Studio are able to take up residency for 1 year or three month periods as follows: -Long-term Residency: September 2006 through August 2007 -Short-term Residency: September 2006 through November 2006/December 2006 through February 2007/March 2007 through May 2007/June 2007 through August 2007. Rent-free use of one studio room (55 to 87 sq. yds.) for the period of residency along with other facilities. Please note that There is no stipend or living allowance associated with a studio residency. Criteria : professional artists in the fields of visual and new media arts between 25 and 45 years of age with relevant study or training and an experience of artistic work of at least three years, interested in working on a project to be presented at the end of the residency. Working knowledge of English required. Required Information Applicants should submit the following information in a concise format. Proposals should address the applicant's reasons for wanting to undertake the studio residency and an outline of their project (which may be simply to pursue independent studio practice, or cultural exchange opportunities, etc.).  An application form (enclosed);  Personal Statement;  Portfolio must be submitted in forms of digital image, preferably in CD-ROM containing descriptions of work : under 10 Still images in "jpg" format/approx. 5 minutes length Video works in "avi" format  A copy of passport;  CV or résumélisting your most important exhibitions, performances, publications, awards and education;  A pre-project report including anticipated outcome during the residency. Decisions  Assessment of application and a shortlist will be drawn by The Studio Committee.  Primary Paper Screening → Secondary Interview → The Final Decision Application Procedure NB Applicants should only apply to one studio, Changdong or Goyang. Applications made to both Studios will not be accepted.  Submission Period: early of May ~end of May '06  Applications can be made director post to Museum Policy Division, National Museum of Contemporary Art, 427-701, San 58-1, Makgye-dong, Gwacheon-si, Gyeonggi-do, Republic of Korea No Notification : tification Listing will be at the website of National Museum of Contemporary Art and National Art Studio http://www.artstudio.or.kr http://www.moca.go.kr Enquiry Contact us : Changdong Art Studio Office +82-2 995-0995 E-mail: artgoam@hanmail.net