la. postiza

la. postiza
NON PROFIT ORGANIZATION
INDEPENDENT ART PRODUCTION
AND CONTEMPORARY THINKING CENTRE
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PILOT. TRIAL AND ERROR
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ENVIRONMENT
ABOUT LA POSTIZA
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Sept-Dec 2014
Curatorial Idea
PILOT. Trial and Error.
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Curatorial Proposal
We are a brand new artists residency and we are in the very begining of our long future life. All of us are learning everyday and we have
realized that Pilot concept is more than a test.
Our proposal is to work on what is a PILOT in any discipline of art. Develop a work in which both the achievements and the errors are part
of the process of creating a work and constitute the final piece of art itself. Every piece should be small-scale, understanding small-scale as a
smaller size than the actual size of the final piece, having developed previously a work of trial-error until where the artist considers his work
as definitely finished.
The initial point of this investigation is from the perspective of the so-called New Experimentalism: a branch of the philosophy of natural
science, and from the work of Ian Hacking that redirected and broadened the traditional conception of experiment.
Only when we manipulate an entity we actually are able to prove its existence. The understanding and definition of an entity is not
necessarily static. This is the MAIN IDEA we propose to develop.
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Definitions
PILOT
test (a scheme, project, etc.) before introducing it more widely
activity planned as a test or trial;
pilot project
trial, run, test - the act of testing something.
A pilot program, also called a feasibility study or experimental trial, is a small-scale, short-term experiment that helps an organization learn
how a large-scale project might work in practice.
A good pilot program provides a platform for the organization to test logistics, prove value and reveal deficiencies before spending a
significant amount of time, energy or money on a large-scale project. Typically, a pilot program begins with a proposal that lists the
objectives of the pilot program and documents how the program will be carried out. The documentation should also provide a time-line for
the pilot and metrics for how success will be determined.
TRIAL AND ERROR
Trial and error is a fundamental method of solving problems. It is characterised by repeated, varied attempts which are continued until
success, or until the agent stops trying. It is an unsystematic method which does not employ insight, theory or organised methodology.
Trial and error is also a heuristic method of problem solving, repair, tuning, or obtaining knowledge.
PILOT PROGRAMME
Duration of residency
3 months: Sept-Dec2014
* We will take into account applications for residencies
starting in May but those artists starting in April
wil bre prioritized
Applications Deadline: 4th March 2014
Number of artists resident at one time
Between 1 and 5
Companions allowed
Partners
* Partners are asked to make applications together
Disciplines and media
Drawing
Painting
Photography
Music
Literature
Video
Sculpture
Ceramics
Type of organisation
Independent Non for Profit Organization
Paid by host
La Postiza as a new independent centre is not able to offer grants for resident
artists at this moment. We can assist artists seeking grants in their country or
institution, by providing an invitation letter or preparing a detailed budget.
The cost of lodging includes a private or shared room in a house totally
equipped: kitchen, fridge, electricity, gas, water, living areas cleaning, service
of towels and sheets and studio.
Expenses paid by artist
Life expenses (food, travel and transport, and medical-insurance)
Materials (We will support you to get anything you need)
Expectations of the artist
Presentation
Room Cleaning
Leading Workshop or Class
One open studio day
Application who/how
Open Call
Selection procedure
By Committee
Description of residency
Setting
Urban / Rural
The residency is a big modern country house.
We are located in LA CUEVA (Monteagudo District in Murcia - Spain)
Resources
Internet Connection
Market service once a week
Bbq & stone oven
Garden Cafe
Swimming pool
Vegetables garden (soon)
Big shared studio + big garden
CENDEAC (Centre of Documentation and Advance
Contemporary Art Studies)
Puertas de Castilla Centre’s resources
Type and size of studios
Big shared studio + patio/garden working space
Working language(s)
English
Spanish
Other activities happening at the space
Workshops
Ocasional garden markets
Presentations
Summer Cinema
Exhibitions
Nearest airports
Alicante Airport / San javier Airport
Outcome
Possibility of exhibition at :
Cuartel de Artilleria
Centro Cultural Puertas de Castilla
Centro Parraga
Espacio Patico
Virtual catalogue
Diffusion of the artist’s work
Contact with colleagues, local institutions, general public
& more
Hosting Price: room + studio + bike + final exhibition + promotion
Accommodation information (price person/month)
Single room : 700 €
Double room : 550 €
* Double room can be booked as single room at the same price.
* You could save money by giving workshops (belen@lapostiza.com)
Age and nationality
There is no limit of age or any nationality condition for applying
in this open call.
Other services (not included in the price-pack)
Meals
Room cleaning Service
Spanish Lessons
Artworks Delivery Service
Yoga Sessions
Local Products Adquisition
Flamenco Lessons
Mediterranean Receipes Lessons
Cultural Trips and City Tours
Seaside trips
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* Price list at belen@lapostiza.com
LA POSTIZA Management
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Belén Conesa
Juan Francisco Jiménez
LA POSTIZA Jury
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Application Guidelines and Criteria
Send your applications to: belen@lapostiza.com. Please include a short
description of the project you intend to work on during your stay at the
retreat, as well as a proposal of your involvement with or the activities in
the local community (if you are interested), a brief biographical note with
bibliographical information, cv, the number of persons that will be staying
with you, and detailed contact information.
Interested are asked to make applications previously.
Residency is not confirmed until payment (60%) is received.
Each application will be considered on individual basis and on its own merit.
A quality program
Every programme will count on professional lecturers and paticipants who
will contribute to improve the quality of the topic investigation.
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Sam 3 (artist)
Miguel Ángel Hernández Navarro
(writer, Art History professor and researcher)
Mara Mira (curator, writer and art critic)
Belén Conesa (writter, designer and manager)
Jesus de La Peña
Mónica Lozano (photographer and designer)
Angel Haro (artist)
2014 / 2015
Sept-Dec
RESIDENCY 1
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Curatorial Idea:
PILOT. TRIAL AND ERROR
Jan-April
RESIDENCY 2
May-July
RESIDENCY 3
Oct-December
RESIDENCY 4
Curatorial Idea:
A BAROQUE FANTASY
A female way to look and
represent “ baroque” in
Murcia. (more information:
SOON
SOON
belen@lapostiza.com SOON)
OPEN CALL
OPEN CALL
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More about us ...
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We are a non-profit organisation based in Murcia (Spain).
A dynamic space as a platform to support the creation and a center of contemporary debate and critical thinking. With a
transnational perspective, the main aim of our residency is to share information and forge shared intellectual languages to
develop a research and artistic practice.
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interaction
CONTEMPORARY CURATING
communicates the arts locally,
nationally and internationally.
It is a decisive factor in the mediation
of artistic practice worldwide.
We are A CATALYST for independent
thinking.
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space
CITY CENTRE
CULTURAL NEIGHBOURHOOD
30 mins cycling
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Cathedral
Segura River
Arqueologic Museum
Centro Puertas de Castilla
Fine Arts Museum
Bars
Restaurants
CENDEAC
Centro Parraga
The Conservatory
Cuartel de Artilleria
rural
&
urban
30 mins cycling
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INDIE CENTRES IN THE ORCHARD
Los Pajaros Ateneo Huertano
El Quirofano
La casa azul
La casa verde
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20 mins cycling
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. cultural activism
A historic preservation,
land conservation and sustainable
living practices organization.
As a cultural activist association, we will develop a
conceptualisation of cultural activism reflecting the kinds
of actors involved in our city, nature and forms of creative
practices, political and social objectives pursued; and the
. peaceful space
We offer a peaceful space for artists, a time to take a breath,
stop and rethink the professional perspective for a moment.
The main objective is to offer the opportunity to spend
some time in the simple recreation, research and renewal of
its sights. Get out of your everyday life can contribute a lot
when it is viewed from outside and it can redirect the artistic
practice.
relationships between activism and culture.
. interaction
The artist-in-residence programme aims to stimulate creativity
through interaction with the local environment, artists and
cultural institutions, and seeks to foster crosscultural relations
between participants and the local artistic community in
Murcia.
At the same time, we empower interaction with Murcia
society and culture, encouraging collaboration with local and
national artists.
Through a visiting programme, we also offer museum tours,
mediterranean food experiences, trips, traditions, new
perspective debates, etc.
. curatorial perspective
The curatorial perspective and artistic projects to be
developed during the residency program are expected to
present a substantial relationship with the local setting.
The residency program is complemented by regular
interventions from visiting professors (academics, artists,
curators, theoreticians, historians) in accordance with
the program’s concept , always from the critical thinking
perspective.
murcia
traditionally arabic and baroque.
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TRADITION
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One of its most wellknown and important
personalities Ibn Arabi, philosopher,
theosophist and Muslim mystic. Recognized
by the Sufi tradition as the greatest teacher.
(Murcia, 1165 - Damasco, 1241)
MURCIA 2014
EVENTS
CENTRES
The contemporary art scene in Murcia has many names:
(La) Azotea Independent Cultural Centre
CENDEAC Contemporary Art Research Centre
Centro Parraga Scenic Arts Centre
(La) Chimenea Escenica Performative & Circus Centre
(El) Cuartel de Artilleria Contemporary Art Centre
Espacio Patico Cafe & Art Space
Ficciones Cafe & Cinema Club
Filmoteca Regional Murcian Film Institute
(El) Quirofano Music & Vieo Production and Exhibition
(Los) Pajaros Independent Cultural Centre
Puertas de Castilla Art, Cultural and Innovation Centre
IBAFF International Cinema Festival
SOS 4.8 International Music Festival
Festival Murcia 3 Cultures Jewish Christian Muslim Cultural Fest
Cante de las Minas International Flamenco Festival
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Baroque in Murcia meant a renovation of architecture, almost an
industrial decorative arts development, the begining of leading
painting figures and a very particular concept of sculpture, recreated
in the imagery and authors as important as Salzillo.
NEARBY
. Ricote valley
. Our coast
. Cabo de Palos
Beaches at Calblanque Natural Park
Mar Menor Nautical Station
Roman and Modernist Cartagena
La Union mines and its “flamenco cathedral”
The arabic heritage at Ricote Valley
. Roman Theatre - Cartagena
. Archena Spa
. Calblanque
Cabo de Palos’ fishing village
Islas Hormiga marine reserve
Archena Spa
The astonishing Caravaca de la Cruz
Sanctuary
SUPPORTERS
Tímpanos y Luciernagas
Siro Carraro
Crudo Pimento
La Tropical
Lentejas Press
Ailin Staikos
Valen Paulucci
Juanan Requena
Blanca Galindo
Gustavo Alemán
Mónica Lozano
Pepe Yagües
Nacho Muñoz
Jesús Palomino
Lolo Galindo
Erika Trejo
Primer Escalón
Tea Baggers
M Angel Hernández
Gema Sainz
Mujeres Artes Visuales
Angel Haro
Raquel Monje
Cascales
Sam3
Julian Garnés
Mina Die
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THANK YOU!!!
LOOKING FORWARD TO SEE YOU SOON!!!
la. postiza
belen@lapostiza.com
@murciapostiza