Call for Young Artists

Makan is offering young artists aged 20 – 29 from Jordan and Morocco* a studio space for four weeks, and support for the production of a new project.

The residency is from April 25th - May 28th 2012

Deadline for application April 12th 2012

Makan announces a call for applications for its 5th edition of the Young Artist Residency who work/study in arts, writing, music, and architecture living in Jordan and Morocco*. This year's residency hopes to invite one participant from Morocco.

The residency will bring together five or six people to work on individual or collaborative projects focusing on the public spaces in the city of Amman, other project ideas are of coarse welcome. Makan offers the support necessary including the use of its facilities, equipment, production fees, as well as regular meetings and feedback.

To apply, please send your application, in Arabic or English, to bait@makanhouse.net. It must include the following information:

1. Name, age, address and telephone number
2. A description of you work and studies that are art related.
3. Four to six images of pervious projects and a short description of the works including the date, media, duration (if performance or video or sound) and size.
4. A 200 word statement describing your interest in this residency.

NOTE:

1. The application deadline is April 12th 2012.
2. The residency begins on April 25th 2012, all participants are expected to fully commit.

* The residency will support the air travel, housing, airport transfer and per-diem for the participant from Morocco.

For more information email bait@makanhouse.net or call 0096264631969