Deadline: October 30, 2016
The Helsinki International Curatorial Programme (HICP) offers curatorial residencies in Helsinki for international curators of contemporary art. The programme is co-organised by HIAP – Helsinki International Artist Programme and Frame Contemporary Art Finland. The HICP curators-in-residence will live and work at HIAP’s international residency centre on the island of Suomenlinna, a 15 minute ferry-trip away from the centre of Helsinki. The length of the curatorial residency is one calendar month. Please note that in 2017, the residency periods will be organised as follows:
- June 2017: 2 one-month curator residencies
- November 2017: 2 one-month curator residencies
Benefits
- HIAP offers the resident curators a combined workspace and accommodation. Frame provides them with a working grant (39 Euros per residency day) and a travel allowance from and to the curator’s place of residence.
- Both organisations provide the curator fellows with individualised assistance and networking support tailored to their project or research. The HICP curators have access to the international residency community and programme of events at HIAP, while Frame provides contacts with extensive networks of Finnish artists and other art professionals.
Eligibility
- Applicant should have at least 2–3 years professional experience in curating (relevant, formal education is not obligatory but can be considered as an advantage), either within an institutional context or independently;
- A clearly stated research interest or a project outline. Please note that HICP supports first and foremost curatorial research, professional development and connections. The programme can be connected with other, production-oriented projects, but it does not generally allow the realisation of large-scale productions.
Application Process
- All applications should be submitted by using the online application form;
- Applications should include presentation materials of the applicant’s previous projects, a short bio, a curriculum vitae and a working plan for the residency period. Please note that the selected applicants’ bios will be used for press purposes;
- All applications of a professional standard are appropriately considered;
- Incomplete applications or applications sent by post or e-mail without using the online application form will not be taken into consideration;
- Please note the following guidelines regarding the sending of additional material supporting your application:
- It is advised that all the supporting material is stored online and can be downloaded via the use of hyperlinks, which are mentioned in the application. Please make sure that the links do not expire before you have received the decision of the Jury;
- All image / video / sound samples should be stored and shared online. CDs or DVDs sent by post would not be accepted. It is advised to use platforms such as YouTube, Vimeo, etc, so that downloading isn’t required to access the material;
- Please note that due to the amount of materials received, organizers are not able to contact applicants upon receipt of each application, to address individual inquiries regarding submitted proposals, or to comment further upon the selection process. They are unable to return or archive any unsolicited material.
For more information, visit HICP 2017.
