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Bondi Public School, Wellington Street
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
P R o g R A m m e
page 1 Introduction to AiR
page 2 Benefits to artist and school
page 3 Selection criteria
page 4 Special conditions
page 5 AiR management committee
page 6 Application form
AiR is the Artist in Residence programme located
within the grounds of Bondi Public School. The
programme is the initiative of parents wishing to
establish an ongoing and fulfilling relationship with
the arts.
It provides an opportunity for a young practising
professional artist to work with young people
(5-12 years) at our heritage public school in
Bondi.
WHAT’S ON OFFER?
A free non-residential studio space, available for one year
(four school terms) is provided in return for the artist’s
engagement with the students and teachers of Bondi Public
Bondi Public school has been part of School. There is no expectation that the artist should be a
the Bondi community since the 19th qualified teacher. The terms of the arrangement are designed to
Century. Conveniently located on one be flexible.
of Bondi’s first streets, Bondi Public
School’s sandstone buildings are
The Studio Space comprises the entire floor of a school building
heritage listed. (approx 100 sq metres) featuring views over the Bondi district
including Bondi Beach.
The School is led by strong positive
values that focus on academic
excellence, a holistic approach to
STUDIO FACILITIES
education that caters for every child’s
The Studio space will be made available to the successful
emotional and physical wellbeing as
well as a strong community orientation. artist, free of charge, and will include utilities such as electricity
and water.
The school is committed to small The successful individual will be responsible for other costs
class sizes, appreciation of individual
associated with the use of the studio including travel costs,
difference, active parent involvement
insurance (not public liability), materials and equipment for the
and most of all, instilling children with
the magic of life long learning. artist’s use . The Studio space is accessible all day, seven days
a week. It has its own separate alarm system.
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
P R o g R A m m e
PRogRAmme oBJeCTIVeS:
To continue to develop the Artist in Residence
programme and to ensure that it is beneficial
to both Bondi Public School the selected artist.
WHO CAN APPLY? HOW THE ARTIST WILL BENEFIT
Professional artists with an interest in The BPS AiR Programme offers a number of benefits to
education. the artist including:
Artists who are deemed to be
practitioners that have specialised
· free studio space
training in their field (not necessarily · opportunity to produce new work
in academic institutions), · exposure to a different community and
and who are recognised by art environment
professionals and their peers. Artists
who are committed to devoting
· opportunity for professional development
significant time to artistic activity and · prestige and publicity
have a history of public presentation · mentoring opportunities
of their work. · working collaboratively with young people
· the ability to make a significant contribution to the
HOW TO APPLY?
educational and cultural development of the
Applicants must read and comply
with this document, including the Bondi community.
BPS AiR selection criteria and
complete an application form. HOW THE SCHOOL WILL BENEFIT
The students and teachers benefit by meeting and
In addition, artists are asked to
submit details of how they plan to observing the artist at work and through possible
utilise the residency which must collaborative projects. Students have the opportunity
include some details or suggestions to learn about the artistic process including vision,
on how the artist anticipates
application, dedication and technique.
‘engaging’ with the school as detailed
in the The interaction between the artist and teachers
assessment criteria. enriches the school’s programme of activities, not just
art subjects, by introducing new cultural perspectives
The application should include
a resume, plus support material.
into the local community and the School’s learning
See page 6 for further details environment.
and the application form. The school is committed to this cutting edge initiative in
public education which highlights the special place that
Bondi Public School plays in the local community.
CLOSING DATES
Applications for the inaugural
BPS Artist in Residency
closes at the end of
November 2006
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
P R o g R A m m e
SELECTION CRITERIA
The BPS AiR programme seeks a professional artist who is
enthusiastic to work with the Bondi Public School within an
educational environment.
The two key selection criteria are:
1 The artist must be willing to ‘engage’ with the
students and teachers of Bondi Public School.
2 The artist should outline their own project that they
wish to develop during the Residency
Important Point to Note on
School ‘Engagement’ Criteria:
other criteria also includes:
While artist engagement with the · a willingness to interact with teachers and the school
school is an important component of
the assessment criteria, BPS is flexible
community and in doing so deliver significant benefits
in how this relationship with the school for students (direct or indirect)
can be achieved. It is acknowledged · recognition that the content of the art produced at the
that the nature of artist’s engagement
school will be accessible and viewed by young
with the school will be determined
by the qualities of the artist as an people (ages 5-12 years) and should also comply
individual. with oH&S regulations (with relation to materials
used)
While it is expected that the artist’s
relationship with the school will be · an ability to communicate well
determined in detail at a later stage, · a demonstrated commitment to high quality work
it is important that the BPS AiR
application articulate some initial
· availability to support tp publicity to promote their
thinking as to how the artist anticipates participation in the Artist in Residency
that this relationship may work and the · a desire to draw inspiration from the local
associated benefits of their preferred
surroundings and students
approach. This could include
details on whether the artist prefers
being observed at work (including THE SELECTION COMMITTEE
interpreting their work) or whether they The successful applicant will be determined by an
prefer to participate in a school project.
Artist Selection Committee consisting of at least one
senior gallery curator, one senior arts administrator, one
established artist, one BPS parent and one school teaching
representative.
The Selection Committee will assess suitability in the
Important Note on
first instance based upon the information included with
Mandatory Police Checks: submitted applications. As part of the selection process,
it is anticipated that a short list of artists will be called for
In line with the policy set out by the interview before the final artist selection is made.
Department of education & Training, the
successful applicant must consent to The success of the application ultimately rests on the merits
provide information required to check and of the proposal against published criteria and in competition
release criminal records. The school will
with all other applications received. Note that the decision
arrange for police record checks to be
conducted prior to the artist commencing of the Selection Committee will be final.
at the school.
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
P R o g R A m m e
SPECIAL CONDITIONS
Prior to commencement of the project the School and the
artist must meet, discuss, and agree upon the following:
· The objectives of the project, the expectations of each
party, and how these can be met within the time
allowance of the project.
· Estimated time per week and start/finish date of work
with students and staff.
· Finance relating to project work to be undertaken
with BPS students.
· Access to facilities and provision of working space
(including storage and security).
· Promotion, publicity and documentation arrangements
for the project.
· Copyright and ownership of works produced during
the project.
· How any artwork will be maintained after completion of
the project (if relevant).
· Staff contact and level of student access including
class size.
· School/Support Committee coordination and
responsibility for the project.
· Method of conflict resolution or decisions regarding
any changes during the programme.
The outcome of this discussion must be recorded by the
School and a copy made available for the artist’s records.
RESIDENT ARTIST OBLIGATIONS
In addition to school ‘engagement’ arrangements, the
resident artist will be responsible for:
· signing a standard lease agreement and
memorandum of understanding with BPS.
· a final presentation project or exhibition to be
discussed or presented to the AiR Committee as a
work in progress report.
· a final written report or diary on the Residency
including visual evidence of work undertaken as part of
the residency
· leading up to and during the residency period, be
available to promote AiR and its association with BPS.
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
P R o g R A m m e
MANAGEMENT OF THE PROGRAM
The programme is managed by the AiR Project coordinators
(Jacqui Feeney and Wilma Sherliker) and supported by the
parent based Artists in Residence committee.
The Project coordinators are non-School staff and are
available to liaise between the School and the artist if
required.
Acknowledgements: AiR PROJECT COMMITTEE
The AiR project committee The AiR Project Committee and BPS will actively support
and BPS parents, the artist by:
Anne Louise Rowe, · providing Studio Space including utilities (water,
Jacqui Feeney, electricity)
Sue midgely, · time tabling flexibility - to be negotiated to account for
Petra Pattinson,
artist’s and school needs
Wilma Sherliker,
Christopher Zinn
· support in setting up associated art exhibitions at
BPS Principal Tralie mcmain. BPS for the artist
· a materials allowance for project work undertaken
with BPS school children.
ANY QUERIES?
For further detail or queries on the BPS AiR Programme
please contact the AiR Project Coordinators as below:
Jacqui Feeney
T: 9777 2777 (business hours) or m: 0425 214 200
e: jacqui.feeney@pantv.com.au
Wilma Sherliker
T: 9300 0024 or m: 0402 500 789
e: wilms@hotmail.com
The AiR Committee acknowledges the advisory support of the NSW ministry for the Arts
(Deborah ely, Visual Arts & Craft Program manager),
and the NSW Department of education and Training
(Reg Newitt, manager Creative Arts)
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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE
P R o g R A m m e
A P P L I C A T I o N
Name
Address
postcode
It is expected that all
applicants will be advised of
the outcome by phone mobile
late January 2007.
email
The Studio Space will be
available for the artist
from February 2007. website
Applications
must be received by
Please include the following information:
the closing date
Tuesday 31 November 2006 1 current curriculum vitae
mark your application clearly 2 a project description of what are you are proposing to do
for the attention of
Artist in Residency 3 ideas how you plan to engage with students and staff
Project Committee at the school
Bondi Public School
c/o 10 Glen Street 4 how you might consider your work and the student’s work to be
Bondi NSW 2026 evaluated and presented
5 why this residency would be valuable to you as a
practising artist
6 support material
Please attach a detailed list of the material you send.
Work must be clearly labelled with details of dimensions,
medium, dates.
Do not send original material.
While all due care will be taken, Bondi Public School can not take
responsibility for damage or loss that may occur to support material.
Please include a self-addressed envelope
for return of images.
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