[oberlist] US* grant: CEC ArtsLink Independent Projects Awards

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APPLICATION AND GUIDELINES
http://www.cecartslink.org/grants/independent_projects/guidelines.html

The next deadline for artists and arts managers in all disciplines from 37
eligible countries will be December 3, 2013. Projects must take place
between May 1, 2014 and April 30, 2015.

Please, read the following guidelines carefully and start your application
at the bottom of this page.

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Guidelines for Applications

Eligibility
ArtsLink accepts applications from contemporary and traditional creative
artists working in the performing, design, media, literary and visual arts
and arts managers at independent, non-profit and government organizations
working in these artistic disciplines. Arts managers must be affiliated
with an organization in the non-commercial sector. Artists seeking to work
with commercial firms are ineligible. Applicants must be citizens of, and
currently reside in, an eligible country. If you are living outside the
region temporarily, contact ArtsLink staff to determine your eligibility.
Independent Projects awards must include international travel to the US.

There are no age limitations; however, students and non-professionals are
ineligible. In addition, projects focusing solely on research, post
production or the production of an audio recording are not eligible.
Projects involving performances, touring or participation in performing
arts festivals can be supported by ArtsLink only if this activity is a
component of a more comprehensive proposed project. Panelists will
evaluate the quality of the project by assessing the potential for
interactive dialogue.

Incomplete applications or applications lacking the required support
materials will not be considered.

The earliest eligible project start date for the next application deadline
is May 1, 2014. Projects must be completed by April 30, 2015.

Some examples of eligible Independent Projects for performing arts and
literature are:

An Estonian sculptor collaborating with a non-profit arts organization in
the US to create a permanent environmental sculpture on the grounds of
their sculpture park;
A Syrian dramaturge and playwright collaborating with a US university
theater to translate and direct a play and give workshops;
A group of Siberian musicians giving concerts, master classes and
workshops at schools and community centers in Massachusetts and New York;
The collaboration between two Israeli dancers and an American dance
company to create and tour new dance work;
An Afghan filmmaker researching and shooting a documentary film about a US
contemporary artist.
Review Criteria

Independent Projects applications will be evaluated by a review panel
comprised of US arts professionals based on the following criteria:

Applicant’s ability to independently manage the logistical details of the
proposed project
Artistic or professional excellence of the applicant’s work
Extent to which independent work with a US arts organization is consistent
with the applicant’s artistic vision, creative goals and professional
development
Benefit to the applicant, at this time in his/her career, from interaction
with US artists and audiences
Applicant’s plans for sharing the benefits of the exchange with artists
and institutions in her/his home country
Applicants are advised to submit recent quality work samples. Please
follow carefully the instructions for submitted work samples in the
application. Applicants should make sure their work is properly labeled
and that all work samples are fully and succinctly described. Applications
that do not include required materials will not be considered.



We advise preparing the following materials in advance of filling out the
application form:

- Resume or CV (500 words maximum)

- Typed answers to the following questions (400 words maximum for each
question):
1. Have you ever traveled outside your country of residence to pursue
research or study? If so, please indicate where you have traveled and
when.
2. How will you share your ArtsLink experience with your home community?
3. How does this project relate to your personal artistic vision and/or
creative goals? Why do you want to work in the US and why at this time in
your career?

- Budget Form
You will be asked to upload the completed Project Budget Form (download
here) when you fill out the application.

- Project Summary and Description
Short summary of the proposed project (100 words maximum)
Full description of the proposed project (500 words maximum)



You will also need to submit the following materials:

INVITATION AND RECOMMENDATION LETTERS
Please submit one of each of the following:
- Letter of recommendation from a professional in the applicant’s home
country that addresses the applicant’s character and professional
standing. (one-page PDF file)
- Letter of recommendation from a US arts professional that addresses the
applicant’s professional reputation and abilities. (one-page PDF file)
- A letter of invitation from the US host organization(s) or individual
artist(s) involved in the applicant’s project that briefly describes the
project and addresses the applicant’s ability to independently realize the
proposal. (one-page PDF file)

These documents can be submitted in online application or sent via email
to: al at cecartslink.org
WORK SAMPLES
Important Information
You are required to submit work samples, which are a critical part of your
application. Because of the limited time available for the review panel,
you are encouraged to prepare a well-organized presentation that exhibits
your work in the best possible light.

Work samples should be recent ( no more than 5 years old ), preferably of
work that is technically or conceptually relevant to your work. Work
samples in a language other than English must be accompanied by a synopsis
or translation.

You can upload your work samples while completing the online application
form. Please include the following information about each sample: title,
date, medium, dimensions/duration, your role and short description (no
more than 4 sentences). List the work samples in the order in which you
would like to have them viewed. For large files, please, use Internet
services capable to transfer large-sized data, like Dropbox or WeTransfer.
You also may submit link to your video or audio files on YouTube or Vimeo.
Files submitted via Internet services must be accompanied by a Work Sample
Sheet (download here). Samples submitted without proper descriptions will
be subject to rejection.

Please label your materials with your full name as it appears on your
application.

IMAGES
Up to 10 images in JPEG format.
- The file name should be in the following format: Number_LastName_Title
(e.g. 01_Smith_Untitled 1, 02_Smith_Untitled 2, etc.).
- Each image file should be no larger than 2 MB.
- Submit individual image files only – NO PowerPoint, PDF or Keynote
presentations will be accepted.

VIDEO and MUSIC
Two different 3-5 minute video samples.
- Video and Audio files should be in MOV, AVI, MPEG, MP3, MP4 or FLV
format for viewing on a PC.
- Label each digital file as follows: Number_LastName_Title.ext (e.g.
01_Smith_Untitled3.mp4).
- The maximum file size for uploaded video or audio files is 10MB. (For
larger file size, please, use Internet services capable to transfer large
files, like Dropbox or WeTransfer, You also may submit link to your video
or audio files on YouTube or Vimeo. Files submitted via Internet services
must be accompanied by Work Sample Sheet)
- For longer pieces, note the time cues for the segment that best
represents the entire work.

MANUSCRIPTS
One copy of an entire or excerpted original manuscript in English
translation, not to exceed twenty pages for prose or ten pages for poetry.
Any pages submitted over the limit will not be reviewed. One sample
publication may also be submitted but is not mandatory.
- All pages of the manuscript should be double spaced with standard
margins on white paper.
- Label each page clearly with your name and page number in the upper
right-hand corner.
- Mailed manuscripts should be stapled.

ARTS MANAGERS
Please submit examples of published, professional writing or documentation
of the applicant’s work as an arts professional. You may also submit items
of descriptive literature about the organization(s) you represent
(catalogues, brochures, press materials, etc.) All work samples should be
accompanied by a description of the materials presented and your
involvement in their content development, design and/or distribution (i.e.
manager of the program, designer or developer of brochure, general
organizational information). Work samples in a language other than English
should be accompanied by a synopsis or translation.

If you have questions that are not answered in the application
instructions, the below guidelines, or on the Frequently Asked Questions
page, please contact ArtsLink Awards staff at al at cecartslink.org.

Award amounts

The award amount request must not exceed $5,000 regardless of the number
of people planning to travel to the US for the project

Notification
2013 Applicants will be notified of the review panel decision by the end
of March 2014.

Contact us
By email: al at cecartslink.org, by telephone: 212-643-1985 ext. 22

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