CAMPOS DE GUTIÉRREZ, MEDELLÍN, CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS

The Campos de Gutiérrez Foundation is inviting artists, designers, art historians, and curators to apply to its residency program housed in a 19th century coffee plantation in the foothills of Medellin. The residence is located within a natural reserve 25 minutes away from the city’s downtown area.

The full ten-week program provides residents with the following: Private lodging with unlimited studio access; A studio visit from one guest critic in addition to optional weekly critiques; Weekly guided trips to sites of interest in Medellin; Access to the Campos de Gutiérrez Library and Archive; An exhibition or artist talk.

The foundation will select six to eight applicants to participate in this session. The foundation offers up to a 55 % need-based subsidy of the program fee, which is estimated at USD $700 a month (4 weeks). Costs are lower for bilingual residents who are fluent in English and Spanish and groups. Colombian citizens who are bilingual receive up to two-thirds subsidy. The fee does not cover board, transportation, or materials except for ceramic clay.

Proposals should be made to begin after October 4th and end before the 20th of December 2013. The minimum amount of time for a residency period is six weeks. If you would like to apply, please use the .doc file attached as a guide and follow the link below to learn more about the application process. For more information about Campos de Gutiérrez please visit our website or write to us at:
e-mail: [email protected]
Twitter: @camposmedellin
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