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Mawred Al Thaqafy: Cultural Management Training Workshop

Date: July 8, 2012

Cultural Resource Foundation in coordination with Makan Art Space announces the call for applications for the cultural management training workshop scheduled for 28 August to 3 September 2012 in Amman - Jordan. Only Arab nationals with experience in the field of culture and arts management are eligible to apply. The field of culture and arts management includes theatre and venue management, band management, festival production, touring and culture production.

‪Only applicants who are selected will be notified before 20 July 2012. Culture Resource will cover all travel and accommodation expenses in Amman during the period of the workshop.‪Priority will be given to applicants from Jordan, Palestine, Lebanon, Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Libya, Morocco & Mauritania.

The workshop will be conducted in Arabic by specialists in cultural management from the Arab Region and Europe. The workshop will address the following topics: cultural policies, management of cultural organizations, and cultural production management. Participants are expected to take part in all sessions and to work and interact within groups. 


For more information, please click here.  

Creating a distribution network for films: Euromed Audiovisual to hold first workshop on distribution in the South Mediterranean

Date: July 5, 2012

On July 5 and 6, Euromed Audiovisual will hold a workshop in Jordan on strengthening film distribution in the South Mediterranean, in partnership with Europa Distribution and Europa Cinemas. It will bring together 18 distributors, selected experts, and sales agents.

This first workshop will include presentations on:
Existing multi-territorial acquisition structures
Network initiatives and collective acquisition strategies
Dealing with international sales agents and international markets
Existing support mechanisms for Mediterranean distributors

To learn more and to register, please click here. 

Hayward Gallery: Two Workshops by Bouchra Khalili

Date: June 29, 2012

Do You Speak English?
Moroccan artist Bouchra Khalili has always been puzzled by the fact that the iconic film Casablanca, which is set in her own birthplace, shows people of all nationalities speaking only English, as if that were their native language. And, needless to say, there is not a word in Arabic, and no Moroccan characters.

This class provides a short exploration of language in films, with a specific focus on Western movies set in or shot in Morocco, such as the Hollywood classics The Prince Who Was A Thief by Rudolph Maté, The Man Who Would Be King by John Huston, as well as Casablanca by Michael Curtiz.

The Language of Reality
Bouchra Khalili, in collaboration with Marie-Pierre Duhamel-Muller, explores deliberate inaccuracies in the representation of Arab languages and dialects through contemporary Western cinema, with a special focus on The Source (2011), a Franco-Moroccan-Italian co-production directed by Radu Mihaileanu. Set in a remote village in Morocco, it tells the story of women who go on a sex strike in protest at their duties and living conditions. The film includes a trans-Arab cast, with Palestinian, Algerian and French actresses of Tunisian and Algerian descent. In this social comedy, each of the actors speaks Moroccan Arabic in the accent of their own country.

The second part of the class focuses on Italian and Chinese cinema in which local dialects are mostly absent, which in the case of Chinese cinema is for political reasons.

For more information and to register, please click here. 

Social Enterprise & Creative Practice 101 Workshop

Date: June 28, 2012

As more and more artists engage with alternative ways to support their creative projects, such as crowd-sourcing or bartering, many are now exploring social entrepreneurship as an option. But what is "social entrepreneurship" exactly? This mini-workshop will explore the way social enterprise has been defined and invite participants to engage with concepts and tools they can apply to their own ventures. Case Studies will be shared, including The Laundromat Project and Word Up Bookstore. Q & A to follow. This event is open to artists engaged or interested in social change initiatives.


Admission: Suggested donation of $5 to Word Up Bookstore at the door. Space is limited. To RSVP, please click here. 

Meet the Funder: Bruni Burres, Sundance Institute Documentary Fund at WMM

Date: June 27, 2012

The Sundance Institute Documentary Fund provides support for US and international documentary films that focus on current human rights issues, freedom of expression, social justice, civil liberties and explore critical issues of our time. Join us for a conversation with Bruni Burres, senior consultant with the SDP, who works to expand the roster of national and international documentary filmmakers working with the program, deepen collaborations with filmmakers and institutions and broaden the human rights themes currently explored by the SDP. More than 500 awards have supported documentary filmmakers in 61 countries globally - and this is your opportunity to find out how you can be one of those filmmakers.

To register, please click here.

2012 New York Social Media Summit at the Center for Nonprofit Success

Date: June 26, 2012

Social Media are transforming the way that nonprofit organizations do business. Whether it is establishing a fan base on Facebook, sending up to-the-minute updates on Twitter, or analyzing current developments on your blog, social media technologies offer huge potential to nonprofits to reach out to their supporters and keep them engaged.

Unfortunately, most nonprofits have not explored this potential, mostly because social media are so new and their applications are not well understood by nonprofit leaders. The Social Media Summit will explore the most popular forms of Social Media currently in use today, and show you how to leverage your stakeholders in ways that were unimaginable even ten years ago.

For more information and to register, please click here. 

Doctor's Hours for Visual Artists: one-on-one consultations with art professionals

Date: June 25, 2012

Have a new body of work no one has seen? Have a new website? Ready for some feedback on images for an upcoming deadline? Come to NYFA's Doctor's Hours for individual, 20-minute one-on-one consultations with local curators, critics and gallerists. Get practical and professional advice in person from one or more arts professionals. Each appointment $25, with a three appointment limit and the opportunity to share your work will be provided.

Consultants: Monday, June 25th, 6-9pm



To learn more and to register, please click here. 

Iniva: Social Archive Two, Fluctuating Economies in Shoreditch

Date: June 21, 2012

Explore the contrasting economics of Rivington Place’s locale with the people of who live and work in Shoreditch. Through workshops led by artists Undocumentary, project participants will take on the role of socio-economic historians, making short films documenting the stories of the people working and living in the area. They will document their impressions, stories and reflections on their economic futures, creating an archive of predictions, hopes, aspirations and potential disappointments. The films created will be displayed in an exhibition at Rivington Place from 12 - 21 July and will be available to view online.

For more information on the workshops and to register, please click here.  

The Funding Ecosystem: What You Should Know Before You Start Fundraising at LMCC

Date: June 20, 2012

This workshop reviews basic information that artists need as they begin to research and apply for grants. The session will provide an overview of arts funding sources, frequently used terms in fundraising, what happens once your application is submitted, and processes to follow and understand from the initial inquiry through receipt of a grant. The goal of this workshop is to prepare artists to better navigate the range of funding resources available to the field. The Funding Ecosystem is offered each summer as part of a three-month focus on fundraising, intended to help artists & arts professionals research and prepare successful grant applications. 

For more information, please apply here. 

Higher Institute for Fine Arts – Advanced Studies & Practice-based Research in Visual Arts (HISK): Call for Applications

Date: June 15, 2012

The HISK offers a postacademic course in audiovisual and visual art. The institute provides 24 young artists from Belgium and abroad with a studio of their own for two years.
The emphasis at the institute lies on individual practice. The programme aims to achieve a practical balance between study in the studio, discussions with visiting lecturers, workshops, reading groups, field trips and public presentations. The international and culturally diverse composition of the candidate laureate group makes for cross-pollination and dialogue.
The diversity of the international visiting lecturers (artists, curators, critics, theoreticians...) provides a framework within which the candidate laureates learn to view their own work with a critical eye. The unique HISK concept allows participants every opportunity to invest in critical research for their work within a broader artistic, cultural and societal context. 
At the end of the two years, the artist receives a 'Laureate of the Higher Institute for Fine Arts' certificate.
Since 1997, 184 laureates have graduated from the institute. The majority of them are now pursuing successful professional careers in the international art world. 



Applications 

The first of the two working year starts in January 2013 and ends in December 2013.
Artists who have already obtained a Masters degree in Fine Art or an equivalent qualification are eligible to apply to the HISK. Exceptions can be made for applicants who do not have a Master degree but display a high level of development, motivation and artistic affinity. 

The admission committee is composed of international visiting lecturers from a variety of backgrounds. They make a pre-selection from the submitted portfolios, and the candidates who make it through are invited for an interview regarding their motivations and expectations. After a period of evaluation and careful consideration, the committee then makes a decision as to whether the applicant is suitable.

The conceptual and visual qualities in the works submitted by applicants are considered to be more important than style, material or technique. Participants are expected to have a strong commitment to conducting critical research within their respective fields of interest. At the same time, they should aim towards locating their practice within a broader perspective of social and cultural environments. Candidates are also expected to make a contribution to the activities of the HISK as a whole. This interaction is seen to be an important forum of exchange and development. 

For more information and to apply, please click here.  

Summer Classes 2012 at Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop- Various Deadlines

Date: June 15, 2012

Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop (RBPMW) is a co-operative printmaking workspace that provides professional-quality printmaking facilities to artists and printmakers of every skill level. Committed to inspiring and fostering a racially, ethnically, and culturally diverse artistic community, theyare dedicated to the making of fine art prints in an environment that embraces technical and aesthetic exploration, innovation and collaboration.

RBPMW seeks to improve the overall quality of fine art printmaking by providing low cost, unfettered access to printers, equipment, and education.  It is their belief that focusing on the art first, that happens to be a print, allows for more innovative printmaking and leads to greater exchange of ideas and cultures between members. Robert Blackburn creates a welcoming and supportive creative environment with a spirit of openness that serves as the backbone of the workshop.

RBPMW is offering the below classes for the summer of 2012.  Please visit their website for further information.

Collograph -- June 16 & !7
Intro to Printmaking -- June 19-28
Intro to Etching -- June 20-27
Decorative Paper -- June 23 & 24
Bookbinding -- June 30 & July 1
Monoprint -- July 7 & 8
Printing Digital Prints -- July 11
Foll Printing -- July 12 & 13
Beginning Litho -- July 14-22
Ukiyo-e -- July 17-31
Printing Digital Film -- July 18
Digital to Pronto -- July 19 & 20
Photoshop for Artists -- July 18-August 1
Egraving -- July 28 & 29
Stone Litho Intenisve -- August 4 & 5
Etching -- August 7- 28
Woodcut Intensive -- August 11 & 12
Continuing Litho -- August 18-26

Meet the Broadcaster: Sara Bernstein, HBO Documentaries at Women Make Movies (WMM)

Date: June 13, 2012

HBO has always been on the forefront of documentary programming, producing and developing some of the most provocative, ground-breaking and award-winning films. This is a unique opportunity to meet with Sara Bernstein, vice president of HBO Documentary Films and responsible for overseeing the development and production of various documentary films for the network. Take this chance to speak with Sara and hear her insider's advice about working with HBO and have your questions answered about submitting for broadcast. 

For more information and to register, click here. 

Klein Artist Workshop for Artists

Date: June 11, 2012

Klein Artist Works offers a 12-week course that will demystify the art world and show you how to achieve the success you want on your terms! Art Experts from all disciplines answer your questions and offer advice on topics including how to get a gallery, how to win commissions, the best ways to market your work and how to build the strategic skills necessary to take your career to precisely where you want it.

You’ll take part in online, webinar-based group discussions and receive individual attention. As an added bonus, you get an in-person or virtual studio visit to help focus on your personal success strategy! No other program offers both the individualized attention and community building/networking opportunity that Klein Artist Works does.

For more information regarding the course and to register, please click here. 

Documentary Campus: The Middle East and North Africa Programme 2012- Training Workshop for Documentary Filmmakers

Date: June 8, 2012

Documentary Campus and the Goethe-Institut Cairo are inviting submissions for a special 2-part documentary training programme. Successful applicants will develop their documentary projects for the international non-fiction market.

Those eligible to apply are documentary filmmakers who are residents of Egypt, Tunisia (special priority for these two countries), Morocco, Libya, Algeria, Jordan, the Palestinian territories, Syria, Lebanon.

The training includes 2 workshops to develop your story for the international market including sessions on storytelling, budgeting, legal aspects of international coproductions, trailers, project presentation and a small pitching session. The training is composed of two parts:
1st Workshop: 30 June - 5 July 2012 in Cairo

2nd Workshop: 8-13 October 2012 in Tunis

Please note: Instruction is in English -

Tuition fees, travel expenses (from place of residence to Cairo or Tunis resp.), accommodation, subsistence allowances for the workshop days for 15 selected participants will be covered by the grant.  Team members will have to cover their own expenses.

For further information, please click here. 

Warp Contemporary Art Platform : Artist Village, Genk, Belgium

Date: June 8, 2012

For one week (21–25 August) a group of about 25 artists will be given the opportunity to join the Artist Village, organised in C-mine (Genk, Belgium), neighboring Manifesta 9. This gathering, where young artists from all over the world discuss their artwork with professionals of the international art scene, has by now become a WARP tradition. The 25 selected artists under age 35 will have a captivating opportunity to reflect on their art in a professional environment. The interaction with curators, art critics, museum directors, collectors, and established artists from New York to Beijing and from Toronto to Cape Town, as well as with other participating artists, is a unique starting point to further develop their professional art career. The evening activities, including dinners, lectures, and concerts, will be open to everyone who would like to meet with the artists and commentators.

On 25 August, a Meet & Greet Day will be organised for young artists from Limburg and the Euregion Maas-Rhine (the three-nation region around Liège, Maastricht, and Aachen), in parallel to the WARP Artist Village. We will end this last day with an astounding WARP-ART-PARTY and the development of a true tent village.

For more information and to apply, please click here. 
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