Six Commonwealth International Arts Residencies Up For Grabs

At the end of June 2009 six grants of up to £8,000 (about NZ$21,000) each will be awarded to artists to travel and study in another Commonwealth country. The scheme is part of the Culture Programme of the Commonwealth Foundation. Eligible art forms include basketry, ceramics, decorative arts, glass, installation art, jewellery, painting, papier mache, performance art, photography, printmaking, sculpture, silver-smithing, textiles and video art. The residencies are open to professional visual artists who are citizens of a Commonwealth country. Students may also apply but they will need to have graduated prior to September 2009. The residencies are not available for travel between any two of the following countries: Australia, Canada, New Zealand and the United Kingdom. The deadline for receipt of entries is 1 March 2009. Applicants may apply online, by email or by post. Further information and downloadable application forms can be found at www.commonwealthfoundation.com/artsresidencies.