About the project
Post Industrial Revolution is an artistic residency exchange between the UK and Poland focusing on the cities of Birmingham and Gdansk, in particular the areas of Digbeth and the Gdansk Shipyard. The comparisons between Digbeth and the Gdansk Shipyard as post industrial sites are of significance, each city has at some stage been deeply affected by the demise of industry, its movement abroad, and more recently the development of cultural and leisure industries in these former industrial areas. What interests us is how visual art can be seen to carry out and reflect this shift in usage, the change in social and industrial history of such spaces and its implications.
Post-Industrial Revolution is developed in collaboration with Wyspa Institute of Art (Poland) and the Lombard Method (UK). The Project is conceived by curators Roma Piotrowska and Kate Pennington – Wilson in partnership with Polish Expats Association. Post – Industrial Revolution is supported by the National Lottery through Arts Council England and Birmingham City Council.
For more information about the project visit http://www.postindustrialrevolution.blogspot.com/
About the residency
Three artists from each country will be selected to take part in the project and invited to respond to the industrial heritage of these districts. The Digbeth element of the residency is currently underway; information about chosen artist can be seen on our website and blog. We are now seeking submissions from British artists to take part in the second strand of this project. The three applicants from the UK will be offered a 1 month residency (May 2011) in Gdansk. This Residency will culminate in a two week exhibition hosted by Wyspa Institute of Art. A series of events including a workshop and artist talk will be developed to accompany the exhibition.
We particularly welcome applications from early career artists with an interest in develop site specific works.
Post – Industrial Revolution offers:
- Accommodation for 1 month in Gdansk
- Flight costs
- Expenses @ £250 per person for 1 month
- £250 towards Material costs for each artist to develop new art works (please note this amount will need to include the hire costs of any equipment required)
- Use of space within Wyspa Progress Foundation
- An organized Group critique developed through Wyspa Institute of Art offering artists feedback and critical discourse during the residency
- The opportunity to take part in an exhibition internationally
- The opportunity to develop relationships with artists and creatives affiliated with Wyspa Institute of Art , other art organizations and artists based in Gdansk
The chosen artist will be expected to:
- Develop research focusing on the history and social context of Gdansk including visiting museums, galleries, archives etc.
- Produce site responsive work, reflecting the changing nature of Gdansk Shipyard and its historical context which will be displayed during the final exhibition. Work must be new and can consist of any media (installation, performance, video, photography, painting, sculpture, etc.).
- Take part in an artist talk during the residency period, (offering insight into each artist’s individual practice). This will take the form of an open discussion between artists and curators.
- Engage in artistic and curatorial dialog with the curators, project manager and the Wyspa team in the development of their ideas and activities
- Engage with local communities during their stay and take advantage of opportunities for critical and artistic discourse and exchange of ideas
To apply for this residency you must be:
- at the early stage of your career
- A Bristish citizen or resident in the UK for 3 years or more
To apply please send
1. Your reasons for applying (no more than one side of A4)
2. Project proposal with an example budget of up to £250 for developing new work (no more then one side of A4)
3. Your CV
4. Examples of previous work. A selection of photographs, or other documentation of your work. A CD of images is also acceptable. (Please do not send original artwork).
5. A completed equal opportunities monitoring form (you can find it here).
Please send applications via email to postindustrial.revolution@gmail.com
or via post to Roma Piotrowska, Flat 3, 14 York Rd, B16 9JB, Birmingham, UK.
Deadline for receipt of applications: Sunday, the 20th of March 2011. We will notify successful applicants by 5th April 2011. It is anticipated that successful applicants will arrive in Gdansk during the 1st week of May 2011.
