THE OBJECTIVE
The objective of ART - POLI is for participants to experience Australia and New Zealand, and its art on their terms exploring techniques of painting and drawing on location, with an added foundation in the fundamentals of art history. Courses in Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, Creative Writing, Literature, Language, Fashion, Film, Dance, Culinary and Oenology Studies will also be offered.
THE RESIDENCY LEARNING OBJECTIVES FOR ART-POLI®
Learning the tools and techniques necessary to develop a work of
art.
Learning to draw on location.
Using observation, and linear perspective to explore composition, form, color, space, light, shadow, and texture in painting, drawing, and photography.
Use of painting, drawing, and photography for creative expression and travel diaries.
International understanding of art through travel, experience, and art history lectures.
Expressing different ways to document art by developing an art vocabulary.
Learning different ways to see art by viewing works in museums /galleries/ and or piazzas.
Understanding art as a form of personal expression.
THE PROCESS
Using various outdoor locations as a classroom artists will sharpen their
artistic vision and perception. They will observe, study, paint, draw, and photograph 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, sculptures, photography, or a journal that represents the countries, 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
Visual Arts and Humanities
Painting
Drawing
Printmaking
Sculpture
Ceramics
Photography
Architecture
Restoration
Textiles
Jewelry Design
Mask Making
Perfume Design
Creative Writing
Literature
Language
Philosophy
Fashion
Film
Theater
Education
Curatorial
Architecture
Culinary
Oenology
Exhibiting and Marketing Art
Yoga and Meditation
FOUNDED
2004
TYPE OF PROGRAM
Independent
DATES
Summer, Winter, Spring, Fall
Yearly
DURATION OF RESIDENCY
Two weeks, Month, Semester
NUMBER OF ARTISTS IN RESIDENCY
Six to 18 participants
PREREQUISITES
None
COST FOR PROGRAM
(not including airfare) 2975
PROGRAM FEE WILL COVER
Painting Classes
Art History Lessons
Painting Critiques
Room and Board
Electricity (not air conditioning)
Water Fee
Museum Fees
Bus Fees
Some Excursions
Limited medical insurance
International Program Fees and Taxes
EXPENSES PAID BY ARTIST
Round trip Travel / Airfare
Airport Taxi
Art Supplies
Food
GRANTS
Available based on Funding
FEES
Participants must have the program fee paid in full two months prior to departure.
Late fees will be charged a $150 fee
if received after this time.
ARTIST HOUSING
Shared apartment
Separate bed in a shared room
Toilets and shower in the apartment
Full kitchens in apartments
(Companions are allowed but they must pay for housing)
Electricity and water are 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
RESOURCES
Educators /Staff
Professional Artists
Wifi Internet Connection
WORKING LANGUAGES
English / Australian / Māori
OTHER ACTIVITES
Art history tours
Lectures
Presentations
Exhibitions
HOW TO REACH (By Plane)
Australia
Sydney Kingsford Smith International
New Zealand
Auckland Airport (AKL)
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Painting on Location International