DEADLINES | South Asian residents requested to apply to ARTThinkSouthAsia’s fellowship

NEW DELHI | ARThinkSouthAsia is a program in Arts Management and Cultural Policy addressed to today’s cultural practitioners. It is designed to help develop skills, knowledge, networks and experience of potential leaders in the cultural sector of South Asia.

In short, ARTThinkSouthAsia is in the business of creating alternative cultures.

ARTThinkSouthAsia welcomes applications from South Asian practitioners working across a wide range of creative and cultural activity, as also from those who are working outside it who demonstrate knowledge, understanding and passion for culture. Artists and persons with unconventional careers and experiences are also invited to apply.

Each participant is required to apply with an ongoing project. The residential course is oriented to effective management and growth of arts organisations. The applicant’s proposal should highlight the needs of his/her organisation/project for building an efficient and sustainable arts organisation.

The applicants are encouraged to describe the project in as much detail as possible to allow for an understanding of the scope of the project and skills they need to develop for its successful implementation.

Curatorial and research projects are not applicable for this fellowship.

Eligibility

Minimum graduate degree from a recognized university or equivalent professional qualifications and experience of at least 3 years either in employment or freelance
Submission of an on-going project
Two letters of recommendation (from educational/professional sources)
Open to South Asian residents only

Timeline
15 November 2013: Deadline for receipt of applications
15 January 2014: Notification to short listed applicants
30 January 2014: Receipt of acceptance letters from selected applicants
4 May – 18 May 2014: Commencement of 2-week residential course

CLICK HERE for Application Form

Please send your application by email (with attachments/enclosures) to: info@arthinksouthasia.org

or by registered post to:
Snigdha Bisht
Fellowship Applications ARThinkSouthAsia
C/o KHOJ International Artists Association
S-17 Khirkee Extension
New Delhi-110017
T: +91-11-29545274 (11 am – 6 pm, Mon-Fri)
For further information, please write to info@arthinksouthasia.org

Director: Pooja Sood
Project Manager: Snigdha Bisht