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Centre international dart et du paysage Ile de Vassivire F-87120 Beaumont-du-Lac Phone: +33 (0)5 55 69 27 27 www.ciapiledevassiviere.com

The Castle Art and research residencies

Call for application Visual arts / writing / other disciplines

Seventh season: 19 January 2015 12 June 2015

The Centre international dart et du paysage has launched at the end of 2012 a new programme of artists' residencies in the Castle on Vassivire Island, recently renovated by architects Berger&Berger and BuildingBuilding. This programme receives the funding of the Limousin Region and the Ministry of Culture and Communication - Limousin Region Cultural Affairs Office (DRAC). Since June 2013 the Art Centre is a member of the French network Arts en rsidence: http://artsenresidence.free.fr

Jean-Baptiste Decavle & Yona Friedman, extraordinary journeys Notus Loci, Restoration of Vassivire castle by (space unicorn voyage), Vassivire, 2009. Marc Domage Berger&Berger and BuildingBuilding. Thomas Raynaud

The singular history of Lake Vassivire, the striking character of this artificial island's landscape, the cultural assets of the Limousin Region and the superb renovation of this new space combine to provide a remarkable setting for artists and researchers, for reflection and experimentation. The Castle home to this art and research residency programme organised by the art centre as a complement to the exhibitions and the Sculpture Wood is intended to foster inspiration and the shaping of projects in a time frame marked by shifting seasons and climates. Artists and researchers seeking a residency are invited to submit a research and creation project linked to the landscape of Vassivire in its aesthetic scope as well as in its social and environmental history (rurality, agricultural work, country planning, ecology, lifestyles and customs)

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Residencies are granted for seasons of four months (16 weeks). Each season is open to three residents who are free to work together should they so desire. The residencies are open to three artists and/or researchers applying separately or as a group in the following domains:

Visual arts: Professional visual artists, for a research and experimentation project preparatory to an exhibition in another venue, or wishing to explore new work methods and emphases.

Writing: Writers, anthropologists, art critics, storytellers, philosophers, film directors, etc. are invited to apply with an experimentally-inflected writing and research project possibly in association with a publisher, university, theatre, festival, etc.

Other disciplines: Landscapers, ethnobotanists, architects, designers, graphic designers,

choreographers, etc. are invited to apply with a research and creation project, possibly as part of a coproduction with another cultural body, university, art school, etc.

In the course of the season residents will be asked to work with the Art Centre team on ways and means of involving the public: studio open days, talks, readings, performances, educational events, etc. Terms and conditions Accommodation: Each resident is provided with furnished accommodation in the Castle. There are three separate facilities with large beds, one of which can house a family:

Each accommodation unit includes a fully equipped kitchen and a bathroom/toilet. Sheets, towels and crockery are provided. Heating is geothermal and there is a shared laundry.

Apartment: 67.9 sq. metres

Studios 1 & 2: 30 m2 and 28.2 sq. metres

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Workspaces: Residents share open-plan work areas totalling 192 sq. metres on several different levels in the Castle, with heating, phone and Internet connection. Architect-designed more as research and inspiration spaces than as actual artists' studios, these areas offer no audiovisual equipment or technical tools. According to his availability, the installation manager can offer technical support to residents.

Notus loci, renovation of Vassivire Castle, Notus loci, renovation of Vassivire Castle, by Berger&Berger and BuildingBuilding Guillaume Ziccarelli by Berger&Berger and BuildingBuilding Thomas Raynaud

Residence allowance: Each resident receives living expenses of 2000 euros taxes included. His or her presence is not required full time during the 4 months of the season, but the full amount on expenses can only be paid if the resident is present for a minimum of 60 days, continuously or otherwise. In addition the Art Centre covers the cost of one return trip between the resident's home and Vassiviere island up to a total amount of 300 euros. Support for residents: The Art Centre helps residents in their projects and in getting acquainted with the local area and its people. It provides intellectual and logistical backup via the skills of its team and its equipment. In addition the Art Centre can bring a production fee of maximum 500 euros by project which may be used before the end of the residency to finance the project for which the artist/researcher has been selected. Getting there: The candidates should not fear isolation. Nearest station (13 km): Eymoutiers-Vassivire. Airport: Limoges (70 km). Vassivire Island (70 hectares) is set in a 1000-hectare artificial lake, 700 metres above sea level on the Millevaches Plateau, in the Limousin Region. At the convergence of the Haute-Vienne and Creuse dpartements, it is part of the Beaumont-du-Lac municipality, 60 km from Limoges. Transport: A driving licence is a major asset. The Art Centre provides a car for residents to share, together and the team of the Ciap, with a flat-rate contribution towards gasoline expenses (1 full by month).

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How to apply for a residency

Final application date: Monday 8 December 2014 inclusive. Eligibility The artist residency programme is open to artists, writers and researchers of any nationality. There is no age limit, but applicants must have completed their training. They must provide a tax number and specify the country in which they pay taxes. We recommend to the applicants to possess a valid drivers licence. Applications Applications in French or English are to be sent exclusively by email to: art@ciapiledevassiviere.com According to your choice, the subject line should be marked "Visual Arts Residency", "Writing Residency" or "Other Disciplines Residency". Applications are limited to three attachments in PDF format. Maximum total attachments size: 5 Mo.

1 illustrated general presentation of the applicant's work PDF format. 1 CV/rsum listing degrees/diplomas, exhibitions, publications, residencies, grants, etc.,

and including full contact details (postal address, email address, phone number), date and place of birth, current place of residence, work status (Social Security information and other relevant details) PDF format

1 statement of intent regarding the proposed residency project and its relationship with the area's landscape of Vassivire and/or its history (maximum: 1 A4 paper size) PDF format.

Group applications: Each member must submit a full individual application, specifying the names of the other members and the aims of the group project. Applications involving DVDs or CDs sent through the post or otherwise delivered to the Art Centre will be accepted only from artists working with moving images (Video, film, slide presentations, etc.) or sound. Selection process Selection will hinge on the relevance of the applicant's project. After an initial selection, from the 8 December shortlisted candidates will be contacted around the 15 December and asked to present their project by telephone to a panel meeting which will take place in the same week (date to be confirmed). The panel will be made up by a former resident, of representatives of the Art Centre and its financial partners (Limousin DRAC, Limousin Region), and external professionals. Successful applicants will be informed immediately. Other applicants will be informed by email. Additional information For all additional information consult: http://www.ciapiledevassiviere.com/fr/residence_artiste.aspx For the year 2014-2015 the residency calendar is as follows: 8th season: 22 June 9 October 2015 9th season: 19 October 5 February 2016