THE OBJECTIVE
The objective of ART - POLI is for participants to experience Spain and Portugal and its art on their own terms exploring techniques of painting and drawing on location, with an added foundation in the fundamentals of Spanish and Portuguese art history. Courses in Photography, Sculpture, Ceramics, Glass Blowing, Creative Writing, Literature, Language, Fashion, Film, 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.
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Learning to draw on location.
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Using observation, linear perspective to explore composition, form, color, space, light, shadow and texture in painting, drawing and photography.
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Use of painting, drawing and photography for creative expression and travel diaries.
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International understanding of Italian art through travel, experience and art history lectures.
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Expressing different ways to document art by developing an art vocabulary.
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Learning different ways to see art by viewing works in museums /galleries/ and or piazzas.
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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 Spanish and Portuguese 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, sculpture, photography or a journal that represents Spanish and Portuguese 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.
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DISCIPLINES AND MEDIA
Visual Arts and Humanities
Painting
Drawing
Printmaking
Sculpture
Ceramics
Textiles
Glass Blowing
Photography
Architecture
Restoration
Creative Writing
Literature
Language
Philosophy
Fashion
Film
Theater
Dance
Education
Curatorial
Architecture
Culinary
Oenology
FOUNDED
2004
TYPE OF PROGRAM
Independent
DATES
Summer
Yearly
Summer, Spring, Fall
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DURATION OF RESIDENCY
Two weeks
NUMBER OF ARTISTS IN RESIDENCY
Six to 18 participants
PREREQUISITES
None
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PROGRAM FEE
2975
PROGRAM FEE WILL COVER
Round trip Travel / Airfare
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
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EXPENSES PAID BY ARTIST
Art Supplies
Airport Taxi
Local Bus
Food
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GRANTS
Available based on Funding
FEES
Participants must have program fee paid in full by late April. Late fees will be charged a $150 fee, if received after this time.
Please call the program director
to discuss payment plan options.
Payments can be paid in installments.
Sept to Nov $600
Dec to Feb $ 600
Feb to late March
April Balance paid in Full
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 Firenze)
RESOURCES
Educators /Staff
Professional Artists
Wifi Internet Connection
WORKING LANGUAGES
English / Spanish / Portuguese
OTHER ACTIVITES
Art history tours
Lectures
Presentations
Exhibitions
HOW TO REACH
Spain
By Plane Adolfo Suarez Madrid–Barajas Airport
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Portugal
Alameda das Comunidades Portuguesas Lisbon Airport
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©2022 Georgetta Gancarz ART - POLI
Painting on Location International®
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