ART - POLI OBJECTIVES

THE OBJECTIVE

The objective of ART-POLI London is for participants to experience London, England and its art on their own terms, exploring techniques of painting, drawing, photography, creative writing and literature on location, with an added foundation in the fundamentals of British art history.

THE PROCESS

Using various outdoor locations as a classroom artists will sharpen theirartistic vision and perception. They will observe, study, paint, draw and photograph English landscapes, sculptures and classical paintings in and outside museums. Sessions will be augmented with classical traditions as well as the creative process. Artists will work in pencil, charcoal, acrylics or watercolor. Photography will also be incorporated into the residency.

THE OUTCOME

Participants will be responsible for creating a portfolio of combined images of drawings, paintings or a journal that represents British art and culture. They will also be responsible for creating a theme in photographs that represent the city. Sessions will end with an informal critique.

DISCIPLINES AND MEDIA

VisualArts

Painting

Drawing

Photography

Creative Writing

Literature

Philosophy

Music

Education

Curatorial

Architecture

Exhibiting and Marketing Art

FOUNDED

1998

TYPE OF PROGRAM

Independent

DATES

Late March Early April

DURATION OF RESIDENCY

Two weeks

NUMBER OF ARTISTS IN RESIDENCY

Six to 15 participants

PREREQUISITES

None

COST FOR PROGRAM

(not including airfare) 3500

PROGRAM FEE WILL COVER

Painting Classes

Art History Lessons

Painting Critiques

Room and Board

Electricity (not air conditioning)

Water Fee

Some Museum Fees

Limited Medical Insurance

International Program Fees and Taxes

EXPENSES PAID BY ARTIST

Art Supplies

Airport Taxi

Local Bus, Train Fee

Food

GRANTS

Available based on Funding

FEES

Participants must have program fee paid in full,

2 months before travel. Late payments will be charged a $350 fee. Fees are paid to airline and housing to landlord.

ARTIST HOUSING

Shared apartment

Separate bed in shared room

Toilets and shower in apartment

Full kitchens in apartments

(Companions are allowed but they must pay for housing)

Electricity and water included

EXPECTATIONS OF ARTISTS

A completed work done on location

A travel journal Presentation

APPLICATION PROCESS

Application by Mail or email

SELECTION PROCESS

By Committee

DESCRIPTION OF RESIDENCY SETTING

Urban (in the heart of London)

RESOURCES

Educators /Staff

Professional Artists

Wifi Internet Connection

WORKING LANGUAGES

English

HOW TO REACH

By Train / Tube to Piccadilly Circus