The Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT) is calling for applications from creative practitioners and science and research organisations for the 2010 Synapse Residency program. Now in its fifth round, the program is a core element of the Synapse initiative of the Australia Council of the Arts and ANAT, which enables collaboration between artists and scientists.

The Synapse program supports creative partnerships between scientists and artists through a residency program, a database of international art/science collaborations and an archived discussion list and through the Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage program, which supports longer-term partnerships between artists and scientists in academic research settings.

In 2010, three residencies are available for Australian artists working in any discipline and/or medium including craft and design. On offer are two Australian-based residencies of 16 weeks full-time duration and one international residency of 12 weeks full-time duration (part-time equivalents can be negotiated).

Residencies are expected to take place between 1 June 2010 and 31 December 2010, however this can be negotiated if the project demands a different time-frame.

To ensure a good fit between the artist and host organisation, a joint application must be submitted. It is the responsibility of the project partners to establish contact and to identify the nature of the proposed collaboration prior to application. Those with existing relationships are strongly encouraged to apply.

ANAT will pay participating artists a fee of AUD$800 per week, as well as accommodation, living away from home allowances and return travel to the destination of the residency if required. The host organisation will provide in-kind access to personnel, equipment, space and resources, as well as contributing where possible a small amount of cash towards materials and/or the cost of mounting a seminar/exhibition or other public outcome at the conclusion of the residency.

Tertiary students, including PhD candidates, are ineligible to apply.

Applications will be assessed according to:

– The originality and innovation of the proposed project;
– The artist’s track record and their familiarity with the proposed area of scientific inquiry;
– A demonstrated willingness by both parties to work collaboratively;
– The anticipated benefits accruing to both the artist and the host organisation.

Applications are due by 5:00pm 23 April 2010.

Applicants will be notified of the outcome of their application by Friday the 7th of May 2010.

For further information and to apply visit here.

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The Island6 Arts Center supports young and emerging artists from all over the world and encourages collaboration between local and foreign artists. Their residency program provides an opportunity for artists, musicians, writers, architects, curators, art critics, performers and designers to live and create work in Shanghai, China.

Island6 Arts Center is located inside the m50 factories complex on Moganshan Road, home to many of Shanghai’s contemporary arts spaces. Established in 2006, Island6 is an artist-founded, artist-run, not-for-profit organisation governed by voluntary staff, and independently funded. Covering 930 sqm, the gallery space is one of the biggest in the m50 area and provides artists with more than 500 sqm of exhibition space. It is opened daily to the public and is suitable to display artwork of all type of medium, including video projections, life performances and large installations.

Since May 2006, Island6 has exhibited 198 artists from 21 different countries, sponsored 119 resident artists, organised 39 exhibitions and assisted in the creation of 1900 art projects.
In addition to its function as a gallery, Island6 is also a production studio.

Artist residency applications are accepted throughout the year with the Island6 Arts Center studio providing successful applicants with the following conveniences:

– A self-contained 200 sq/m studio with phone, heating, Internet connection, furnishings and kitchen.
– Accommodation within a fully furnished service apartment with Internet access. Each self-contained apartment has a lounge room, kitchen and small bathroom, including washing machine, air conditioner/heating, fridge and Internet connection.
– Access to the common workshop (for the permanent resident artists only) is equipped with computers, CNC engraving and cutting machines, photo mounting facilities, video
room, photo lighting equipment, silk screen tools, stainless steel welding facilities, wood work tools, electronics circuitry plus access to local factories.
– Technical consultancy to help with the creation of the work.
– Assistance with translation, research and communication.
– Access to Island6's strong ties with local newspapers, magazines, TV channels and various creative associations.

In return, Island6 Arts Center from participants of residence program expects residents to:

– Maintain a professional attitude towards the space, facilities and people involved.
– Work hard for the duration of the residency.
– Be involved in Island6 gallery and studio space promotion and orderly maintenance.
– Collaborate with one or more local artist(s).
– Complete at least one new artwork (of any media).

Island6 still doesn't receive any support so all participants of the residence program are required to cover the costs of living, accommodation, specific assistance, studio, materials and all traveling. Most artists in residence have been supported by their home countries.

This is an ongoing opportunity.
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For more information and to apply visit here.

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