F/16 Residence is part of the documentary creation’s program of Casa d’Artistes, in collaboration with Menorca Doc Fest. Both projects are organized by Es FAR Cultural.
Context
Es Far Cultural is a non-profit association with the aim of social and cultural dynamization through the values of singularity, identity and heritage. We work to promote contemporary art, society and culture, promoting the exchange of values through the recovery of spaces for reflection and criticism. We do this through the F.A.R axes (Formation, Arts and Research) that are activated by the realization of art and research residence projects or the creation and dissemination of contemporary art and cultural projects (residences, exhibitions, festivals, workshops or through the radio project Ràdio Far).
Casa d’Artistes is a creation space located in the village of Es Mercadal (Menorca), in the middle of a rural and natural environment. The center hosts cultural workers from the field of arts, culture and thought in general, who need space and time to develop research projects or artistic creation.
Menorca Doc Fest is an independent film and documentary film festival in Menorca. This year, the 5th edition was consolidated as a reference date for the cinema and documentary photography of Menorca and the Balearic Islands.
Bases of the call
The F/16 residence aims to provide contextualized photographic research and creation on the island of Menorca during a residency in Casa d’Artistes (Es Mercadal).
The call is aimed at visual artists and photographers who base their practice on the field of photography and images. Research and creation methodologies based on multidisciplinary practices or experimenting with different approaches to visual narratives will be appreciated positively.
We are particularly interested in the projects that are chosen to know and relate to the local context, always with some of the values promoted by the Menorca Doc Fest festival.
A person will be selected for a photographic stay in Casa d’Artistes (Menorca) from 10th July to 14th August 2024.
What is on offer?
- Hosting. It includes a fully equipped room and common spaces (cookery, bathroom, living room, library and workspace). All workspaces are shared.
- Travels. From the Balearic Islands and the Iberian Peninsula, covered up to 165 €. From Europe or Canarian Islands, covered up to 385 €. The purchase of tickets will be managed by Casa d’Artistes.
- Honoraries for the artists: 800 € (taxable base).
Agreement
- The artist or photographer undertakes to present the photographic project (completed or in process) as part of the gth edition of the Menorca Doc Fest. That will be between 4th and 13th october 2024. The activity will be a photographic projection with oral presentation of the project. Travel and hosting costs will be managed by the organization.
- The artist undertakes to participate in an open show of the creation process during their stay.
- The artist or photographer will take advantage of the residence for research or creation related to his research, artistic practice or project presented.
- The artist or photographer must issue bills for his fees.
- The artist or photographer ensures his participation during the dates planned for the festival (not deferable).
- There are 5 days to accept or refuse residence through the formal acceptance document that will facilitate the organization.
- Any other expense (allowances, production of work…) will be borne by the artist.
- The artist or photographer accepts the terms of the call and the rules of residence.
- The artist or photographer authorizes the use of the visual and sound documentation of the F/16 residence for the purposes of the organizing entity (Es FAR Cultural).
How to participate?
You must fill in the form and attach a dossier in a single pdf document. The document index will be as follows:
- Brief motivation letter where the work to be developed is entered (may be newly created work or already started, but not completed). Maximum 300 words
- Statement of Art (Declaration of Intent).
- Artistic curriculum (can be in CV format or written biography).
- Display of recent work. If possible, web links and/or social networks. Maximum 5 pages.
- The document may be in Catalan, Spanish or English.
Calendar
- Presentation deadline: 6th May, 2024
- Resolution: 13th May, 2024
- Acceptance of residence: 5 days after the resolution
FORM