Descripción del Premio ------------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------------- SOMA opens its program to artists interested in participating in self-directed residencies in Mexico City. This open call offers up to 4 individual residencies every year. The length of each residency is four weeks. *1st residency March 1st - 31st *2nd residency April 1st - 30th Applications are closed *1st residency September 1st - 30th *2nd residency October 1st - 31st Applications deadline: March 1st until April 30th 2013 Notification to selected residents: May 15th *1st residency March 1st - 31st *2nd residency April 1st - 30th Applications deadline: September 1st until October 31st 2013 Notification to selected residents: November 15th 2013 Applicants should clearly indicate in their documentation their preferred residency dates (choosing from one of the two residency slots provided). SOMA reserves the right to present a counterproposal regarding alternate dates for scheduling purposes. Each applicant must submit the application form with following documents: All document submissions must be uploaded as a.zip file using one of the following file transfer services: https://wetransfer.com/ https://www.yousendit.com/ https://www.dropbox.com/ (point to a public folder) Please submit documentation of your work as photos, videos, texts, or a combination of the three. Submissions should be limited to: 10 images of recent work -not dating more than 5 years- (.jpg files, 72 dpi, 1.5 MB max. each, including a brief description if considered necessary); 3 videos (Quicktime format, H264 compression, 5 minutes max. each); 3 texts (PDF format, 7,000 words max. each). List the material uploaded, indicating: title of the work, media, dimensions and year of production. In case of writing samples, please indicate whether or not the text has been published. Please also submit your most up-to-date CV. Maximum 3 pages (.doc or.pdf format) There are no restrictions of nationality or age. Applicants may be at any stage of their career. The development of specific projects is not required during the residency. SOMA reserves the right to invite selected artists to participate in its general program for activities such as talks, one-on-one critiques, classes or open studios. This possibility will be discussed in a case-by-case basis and will only take place if both parties reach an agreement. Due to space limitations, applications from groups or collectives will not be accepted. SOMA offers individual living space with private bathroom, shared kitchen, shared studio, wireless internet 24/7 and access to all other SOMA facilities. SOMA offers no production workshops of any kind but, if necessary, SOMA can assist in finding available options to satisfy specific project needs and/or other desired resident activities. The resident is welcome to travel with their partner and/or family. Due to space limitations, the selected applicants must notify if they wish to make use of this option when confirming their participation. As an independent artist-run initiative, SOMA cannot absorb the full cost of the residency. However, SOMA offers a 50% grant to selected residents. The four week residency cost is 800 usd Payment of 100% must be covered upon arrival. This fee covers only the applicant's stay at our premises. Each resident will be financially responsible for transportation costs to and from Mexico City as well as for living expenses, local transportation, production costs and any additional materials. Taking into account that the residency costs already contemplates a 50% grant, SOMA cannot offer any additional discounts on the rates offered in this open call. If necessary, SOMA can extend invitation letters to assist selected residents to apply for additional funding or/and travel requirements. Due to the high volume of inquiries we receive, we will not be able to enter into individual correspondence regarding a specific application. Only selected applicants will be contacted. All selected residents will be responsible for their own entry visas and additional immigration procedures. Residents are responsible for their own full-coverage health insurance while in residency at our facilities. SOMA is not responsible for any kind of medical expense the residents may incur in during their stay. SOMA reserves the right to resolve any unforeseeable situations that may arise during the length of the resident's stay in the manner it deems fit in order to ensure optimum performance of the program and/or space.
SOMA abre su programa a artistas interesados en participar en residencias en Ciudad de México. Se ofrecen hasta cuatro residencias individuales cada año, con una duración de cuatro semanas.
Exposición. 19 nov de 2024 - 02 mar de 2025 / Museo Nacional del Prado / Madrid, España
Formación. 23 nov de 2024 - 29 nov de 2024 / Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía (MNCARS) / Madrid, España
