The La Napoule Art Foundation is recognized as a not-for-profit organization sponsoring international, multidisciplinary programs as an avenue for cultural exchange, in particular between France and the United States. The Artists-in-Residence Program, exhibitions, conferences, seminars and performances held at the Château de La Napoule, serve to promote creative exploration and exchange among persons of diverse disciplines and backgrounds. Incorporated in the State of New York as well as France, the Foundation was established in 1951 by Marie Clews to preserve the works of her husband, the sculptor Henry Clews (1876-1937), and to ensure the continued use of the Château as an art center. The Château de La Napoule provides an environment conducive not only to individual creativity, but also to artistic collaboration.
Situated just west of Cannes, overlooking the Mediterranean, the Château occupies a site first settled by the Romans more than 2,000 years ago. The castle, originally erected by the Villeneuve family during the fourteenth century, was destroyed and rebuilt eight times before its purchase by Henry and Marie Clews in 1918. The American couple restored the ruined monument according to their extremely personal interpretation of the French Middle Ages. Two ancient towers, dating to the Roman and Saracen periods, were integrated into the Château complex; the design of the gatehouse, cloister, portals and terraces reflect the Clews‘ eclectic, neo-medieval fancy. Four acres of walled formal gardens, laid out by Marie Clews, separate the Château from the village of La Napoule. It is Henry Clews‘ own sculptural decor, combining wit and turn-of-the-century sensibility that makes the Château de La Napoule a fascinating excursion into architectural history.
The Artists-in-Residence Program offers artists a unique atmosphere in which to live and work. The location of the Château - in a region rich in culture, history and artistic traditions - is ideal. At the heart of the program is the concept of providing the individual artist with time and space for the creative process.
The La Napoule Art Foundation seeks applications at two levels, from: a) lesser known artists with a record of solid achievement, for whom an appointment as a resident artist might contribute to professional advancement; b) artists of national or international distinction, with well-established reputations, for whom a change of scene might offer fresh inspiration. The two next scheduled residencies are 15 October - 30 November 2004 and 21 January - 4 March 2005. Ten candidates will be selected for each session by panels of outstanding professionals in each discipline.
Professional Name : ______________________________
Full Name : _____________________________
Mailing Address: ________________________________
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Telephone Numbers: Home : ________ Work : _________
Fax : ______________ E-mail : _____________________
Date of Birth (day/month/year) : ________________ Place of birth : ___________ F/M
Citizenship : ______________
Category (circle one) :
Visual Arts/Performance Art - Photography - Literature - Musical Composition / Interpretation - Choreography / Dance - Theater Arts - Film - Media Arts - Design - Landscape - Other
Collaboration: Yes ___ No ___ If applicable, list collaborating artists :
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Note : Each collaborator must complete a separate application form and enclose additional fee.
Current employment (other than artistic activity) : ______________________________
Past resident of La Napoule Art Foundation? _____ Yes _____ No ______
References : Please list the two individuals (professional titles, complete addresses and telephone numbers) who will be forwarding written references to the Foundation on your behalf.
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Work samples : List the work samples, as well as any other documentation accompanying your application. ______________________________________________________________
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Please answer the following four questions :
1. Briefly outline a project which you might like to develop during the Residency, or describe the manner in which you usually conceive and carry out your work.
2. List any special requirements you may have regarding accommodation and work space. Describe the materials and equipment you use in your work.
3. List and date three professional achievements you consider to be the most significant in your development as a creative artist (published works, performances, awards, recordings, exhibitions, lectures, other career milestones).
4. What do you consider to be the most important issue(s) in the creative arts today ?
Upon signing this application, I understand that this residency program is designed as an experience for me to pursue creative work and live in a small community of artists and within the context of the general program of La Napoule Art Foundation as described in the literature. In the spirit of the program, if selected I would plan to commit myself to the entire residency period and agree to arrive and depart according to the program‘s schedule. I agree to credit the La Napoule Art Foundation in any publication, exhibition, performance etc., resulting - in part or in full - from the residency. I agree to participate in Open House events and conferences, as well as to donate an artwork to the Foundation‘s permanent collection, or for sale at auction to benefit the program.
Signature _____________ Date ___________
Please send all materials in one packet. Checklist of material to be included in the application packet : Application form __; Current resumé : __; Work samples __; Supporting documentation __; Check/Money order ($20 or 20 Euros) __; Self-addressed and stamped return mailer __; Acknowledgement self-addressed postcard __; Applications form(s), fee(s), and supporting documentation for collaborators __.
Important: Please note that although every precaution is taken to see that work samples are handled with care, La Napoule Art Foundation cannot be responsible for their safety. Work samples will be returned only if you provide a self-addressed stamped envelope. Please be sure envelope is the appropriate size and do not use metered postage.
La Napoule Art Foundation Artists-in-Residence Program
Application guidelines
The La Napoule Art Foundation Artists-in-Residency Program award is a residential grant. Living accommodations and studio/work space are provided, in addition to all meals. Artists requiring additional funding for travel, materials, equipment, or home expenses, should apply to other sources for support.
In 2004, the second session will run from 15 October to 30 November 2004 .
The next 2005 Residency is scheduled from 21 January to 4 March 2005 r.
Application forms should be filled out legibly, in English or French. All supporting documentation should be forwarded together with the applications in a single packet to :
Art Residencies
Association d‘Art de La Napoule
Château de La Napoule
1, avenue Henry Clews
06210 Mandelieu - La Napoule
France
Additional Information
Eligibility. Artists with professional standing in their fields and emerging artists of recognized ability are eligible for residence. Students are not eligible.
Admission Panels. Acceptance is based on the evaluation of the materials submitted to a panel of distinguished professionals in each artistic discipline. Artistic excellence is the most important factor in candidates‘ selection.
Applications. All residents are expected to arrive on the opening date and depart on the closing date of each session.
Stay. All residents engage to stay the full lengh of the next Residency session : from 15 Octobrer to 30 November 2004 or from 21 January to 4 March 2005/
Application Fee. A non-refundable processing fee of $20 or 20 Euros is required of each applicant. Please make payment to La Napoule Art Foundation, by check or international money order.
References. Two references are required from individuals - professionals in your discipline or knowledgeable in the field of the arts - who are familiar with you and your work. They should understand that your application is to an artists-in-residence program. It is important that the evaluation assess your work, as well as your ability to live and work in a small community of artists and contribute to the residency‘s intellectual life.
Collaboration. Artists who wish to apply as collaborators on a specific project should each fill out separate forms (attaching resumés, and all other required documentation plus fee), to be forwarded together in a single packet. Please include a separate page describing the collaborative proposal. Couples should apply separately, with the understanding that both members must be chosen by the review panel. If both artists are selected, every effort will be made to schedule them at the same time and arrange appropriate accommodations. Please indicate if individual or shared living quarters are preferred. Separate studios will be assigned unless otherwise requested.
Guests. Occasional meals and accommodations for friends or family members must be reserved and paid for by residents or their guests. Overnight visitors (including those sharing residents‘ rooms) are limited to four-day stays during both sessions.
Smoking. The Foundation is a limited smoking facility. All illegal substances are strictly forbidden.
Pets. No pets are allowed.
Non-discrimination. The Artists-in-Residence Program encourages artists from all backgrounds to apply. The Foundation does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of age, race, handicap/disabilities, sex, religion, marital status, or national origin in its admission policies or in access to its activities.
Work Sample Requirements
All Disciplines. Work completed within the past four years is requested. The date of completion should be indicated on each work sample. Works-in-progress may be submitted, particularly if related to a proposed residency project. Supporting documentation (reviews, etc.) may also be included.
Visual Arts/Design/Photography/Landscape. Send ten to twelve color slides, numbered and marked with your name. Attach a separate list, specifying the title, medium, size and date of each work. Submit slides of good quality in standard mounts (appropriate for Kodak Carousel) and be sure to indicate the top clearly.
Choreography/Dance/Performance Art/Theater Arts. Send a video of two examples of work not to exceed ten minutes total duration. Make sure the tape is cued and ready to play. Label the tape with name, date and title. Attach a list of titles with brief descriptive paragraph.
Music (Composition/Performance). Send a maximum of two scores, plus a tape cassette of each work (one performance or composition per cassette). Do not send cassettes of works without scores. Label each tape with your name, title, duration and date of composition or performance. Composers should identify performers on each cassette; performers should credit composers and other performers.
Film/Media Arts. Send one of the following to represent your work: video tape, slides, or printed matter. Follow the guidelines for Performance and Theater Arts. Label all materials and provide accompanying explanation sheet.
Literature. Send examples of your written work: poetry (book or eight to ten poems), fiction (publication or chapter of manuscript), play (one complete script), stories or essays (two or three examples), non-fiction (book or selection from manuscript). Your name should appear on all examples submitted.
