[spectre] (fwd) RWE - visit - Artist in Residence-Programm

[Andreas Broeckmann]

The RWE Foundation
RWE assumes responsibility for the social environment. This is why 
the corporation has continuously pursued various activities in the 
public interest as an expression of its civic commitment for many 
years. Since 2009, the relevant projects have been pooled in the RWE 
Foundation. The objective of this foundation is the sustainable 
advancement and support of education and culture, of integration as 
well as development of social commitment in children, adolescents, 
and young adults.

visit - The Artist in Residence Programme
The foundation promotes young artists with the visit programme by 
offering them opportunities for individual design. At the invitation 
of the company, the artists develop their respective projects in 
about three months. Depending on the theme, this can take place at 
the German but also possibly at the company's international locations.

The artistic work should have an explicit reference to RWE, the 
subject of energy, and its social relevance. The objective of the 
programme is to initiate a reciprocal relationship between the 
company and art and the artists, respectively. Interdisciplinary 
approaches and a change of perspective promote the understanding of 
different lines of thought and help us learn from one another.

Preference is given to the use of electronic media, i.e. the fields 
photography, video/film,
or also web art.

Application
The RWE Foundation promotes young artists; participants should not be 
older than thirty. The programme is aimed at artists from Germany and 
the rest of Europe, with a focus on countries where RWE is present 
with staff. The specialised artistic training at a University or an 
Academy of Arts is desirable. If the applicant does not hold an 
academic degree, the appropriate competence can be demonstrated by 
the personal artistic career. The application requires the submission 
of an initial sketch of the idea, samples of work (not older than 
three years), and a short description of the personal motivation.

As a rule, a jury of external experts and company representatives 
examines the submitted applications by the beginning of March, and 
makes the decision on the selection of two fellowship holders for the 
year.

You will find deadlines, the application form, examples, and 
additional information for the
required documents on the website http://www.rwestiftung.com/visit

Basic information
# Two fellowship holders per year
# Duration of assistance: 3 months
# Amount of grant: EUR1,500/month (plus incurred travel, 
accommodation and material costs according to individual agreement)
# Payment of the production costs
# Final exhibition in the rooms of the RWE Group and possibly at 
external cooperation partners
# Project documentation/exhibition catalogue