RESIDENCE "DIOGENE URBANBIVOUAC" 

4nd edition (2010)

The Diogene group of artists is promoting the international competition “Diogene urbanbivouac”, open to Italian and foreign artists. The residency proposes a brand new approach to art. The residency also intends to stimulate dialogue among artists, with the focus on in-depth comprehension of the poetic artistic work.

The “Diogene urbanbivouac” Residence project is the result of a joint effort by a group of artists. They share their ideas concerning the relationship between art and society, the role of the artist, and art as a form of knowledge. They also make themselves available to other artists, thus activating a shared collaboration with them.

Art. 1 - Requirements

The competition is open to all artists currently working in the specific sector of visual arts, without restrictions of approach or medium.

Art. 2 - Place of Residence

The “Diogene urbanbivouac” program is characterized by the peculiar location of the residence. The artist selected will in fact be hosted in a old carriage, the Bivouac, from the city’s public transports agency, located in a green roundabout in  Turin. The Bivouac, restored by Diogene’s members, is assembled from left over materials and is equipped with a survival kit in order to become the artist’s living and working environment. The arrangement allows the artist to experience a new and powerful interaction between the urban environment and its community.

Art. 3 - Site, Lenght and Period of Stay

The residence will be hosted by the city of Torino between September 1st and October 20 2010, for a period of 3 to 6 weeks according to the needs of the selected artist.

Art. 4 - Events

During the residence period the Diogene group will organize meetings with critics, researchers and others involved in contemporary art, giving the artist in residence the chance to present his or her works as well as the project(s) developed in Turin.

There will be one or more days in which the artist opens the studio to the general public who can meet and talk with him.

Art. 5 - Budget (payed by Diogene Association)

Attendance Fee 

2.000 euros

Expenses:

2.000 euros (maximum) – Production expenses for a project or projects to be developed during the residency.

250 euros/week – living expenses (maximum 1.500 euros total).

Travel  expenses support.

Art. 6 – Requested Documents

a. artistic CURRICULUM with name, surname, address, e-mail, telephone, studies, and artistic works (up to 2000 characters).

b. a pdf file with IMAGES and texts of the artist’s works (up to 15) including title, date, medium, dimensions and a brief description (no more than 300 characters for each image).

Up to 4 video files in .AVI format may be submitted.

c. STATEMENT of the artist’s work (up to 2000 characters)

d. The MOTIVATION for applying to the “Diogene urbanbivouac” program (up to 2000 characters)

e. A PROJECT that the candidate intends to develop during his/her stay.

f. A COPY of a valid ID.

g. The APPLICATION form, completely filled out and which can be downloaded at

Incomplete applications will not be taken into account. The documents sent will not be returned and will be collected in the Diogene Association archives.

The application can be submitted by e-mail to This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

or by mail:

ASSOCIAZIONE DIOGENE

c/o MBE

Corso Trieste, 19

10024 Moncalieri – Torino

ITALY

(in case of printed submission a cd or dvd with the files version of all the material sent should be included in the envelop)

Art 7 – Deadline

The application deadline is May 23, 2010 just for on-line applications

Art 8 – Jury

The project proposals will be evaluated by a jury composed of artists from the Association’s management Committee. The winners will be announced by June 20, 2010. The results will be posted on www.diogenebivaccourbano.it and the winners will be contacted directly. Adherance to the competition constitutes agreement with its rules and conditions.

For further information please contact us:

Telephone: +39 333669359

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