Triangle Artists Workshop

Nigeria Start Mon 04-10-2010 End Sun 17-10-2010

The two-week workshop will bring together a group of artists working in various disciplines to share ideas, experiences and to make new work inspired by the context and the opportunity to work alongside other artists. Approximately 18 artists will participate in the workshop, half from Nigeria and the rest from other countries in Africa and further afield.

During the workshop, participants will also be invited to present their work to each other and to the public. The workshop will end with an Open Day, when the public will join the artists in celebrating the outcome of the two weeks.

Financial conditions:

The workshop will provide the successful applicants with full lodging and food, working space, local transportation and a small material stipend. International artists will be able to apply to have their international travel covered by the workshop.

Procedure for applications and deadline:

All candidates must apply using the application form below and submit all the required documents listed in the form. Closing date for applications is 18th September 2010. The completed application forms and required documents should be sent by e-mail to info@ccalagos.org

APPLICATION FORM

CCA Lagos / Triangle Artists Workshop - Nigeria
October 4 -17 2010, Lagos

Please allow for travel time, as such we recommend that artists arrive in Lagos no later than the morning of 4th October. *It is essential that you are available for the full workshop dates.

Are you available for the duration of the workshop (please circle)	Yes	no
Name
Address and postcode
Mobile and other contact numbers
Email address
Do you have any access, medical or dietary requirements?

In order to apply you must submit the following:

1) an application form 2) a current CV
3) and a selection of 5 images or other material that best represents your practice, i.e., writings, design, DVDs, etc.

The workshop will be documented through various forms of media. Acceptance to taking part in the workshop gives permission to CCA Lagos and Triangle Network to use all documentation for publications associated with this project. Application to this workshop registers your acceptance of self-responsibility for the duration of the workshop. For more information or any inquiries, please contact info@ccalagos.org

About the organisers:

Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos (CCA,Lagos) is an independent non-profit making visual art organisation providing a platform for the development, presentation, and discussion of contemporary visual art and culture www.ccalagos.org

The Triangle Network is an international network of artists and arts organisations that promotes exchange of ideas and innovation within the contemporary visual arts. Through artist-led workshops, residencies, exhibitions and outreach events, the network generates peer-to-peer learning, professional development for artists and the dissemination of emerging international art practices. www.trianglearts.org

While email communication is encouraged, artists may send their materials to the following address:

Centre for Contemporary Art, Lagos
9, McEwen Street, Sabo, Yaba
Lagos, Nigeria

Please note that work or material sent by post cannot be returned.
Late applications cannot be reviewed. Successful candidates will be informed by 21st of September 2010

For more information or any inquiries, please contact info@ccalagos.org or visit: www.ccalagos.org.

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