The Very Terry Reid Award



The BigCi Environmental Awards 2015Australian and International Artists are invited to submit entries for the BigCi Environmental Awards 2015.Thanks to private sponsorship, we are offering this year:3 awards, each consisting of a free 3-week BigCi artist residency.Submissions deadline is 10th of March 2015.See for more information about BigCi (Bilpin international ground for Creative initiatives).Submission CriteriaThe BigCi Environmental Awards are open to artists from various fields such as visual art, installation, multimedia, performance, literature, music, film-making and curating. Your submission must show how you wish to respond to the environment around BigCi. BigCi is located only 1.5 hours drive from Sydney, Australia’s biggest city, yet it is in a dramatically different world - on the edge of the Wollemi National Park in the UNESCO World Heritage-listed Greater Blue Mountains. This is an area of stunning scenic beauty, with its own unique flora, fauna and geomorphology. For your project during the BigCi residency, you can choose to deal with a particular environmental issue, explore ideas and concepts related to nature, or use this opportunity to creatively respond to the unique wilderness on our doorstep.Each Environmental Award recipient will receive 3 weeks of free residency at BigCi during a mutually agreed period of time within 12 months after receiving the Award. The Judging PanelThe Awards will be judged by an independent panel of judges. Greg Johns, sculptor with strong interest in the environment and maintaining bio-diversity.Jenny Pollak, multi-media artist, photographer and poet. Lindie Ward, freelance curator, previously at the Powerhouse Museum; designer and textile specialist.The judges reserve the right not to grant any or all of the Awards if the calibre of the applications is not deemed suitable. The judges’ decision is final.The Submission Tell us why you are interested in applying for the BigCi Environmental Award. (Maximum 50 words). ____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________With the understanding that your ideas might evolve as you engage with the environment around BigCi, describe the project you envisage you will create should your application be successful.Note that only projects that leave the environment unharmed will be considered for the Award.(Maximum 250 words).___________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please submit the following:Full CV, Website and relevant linksExamples of your previous work (no more than 5 MB in total).The ResidencyBigCi provides shared accommodation and work spaces for creative and professional development in a beautiful and tranquil environment, as well as artist support and project facilitation. The residency includes accommodation, workspace, the use of shared living facilities, bathroom, kitchen, internet, electricity, water. Artists will be responsible for all other costs including food, transport, travel expenses, insurance and art materials. They will be required to pay a refundable bond to cover any costs associated with damage or extraordinary cleaning. Due to the remote location of BigCi, a car is strongly recommended. If this is not possible, we offer pick up from the nearest train station at Richmond and a weekly food shopping trip.BigCi Environmental Award 2015 Application Form Applicant’s full name: _____________________________________________________________Artistic name, if applicable:_____________________________________________________________Street address: ___________________________________________________________________Postal address: ___________________________________________________________________Suburb/town: _____________State: _____________Post code: ________________Country_________________________________________________________________________Phone: _____________________ Mobile: __________________________________________Email: ______________________________ Website: ___________________________________How did you find out about this Award? ___________________________________________________If successful, what dates would you prefer to undertake the residency? (Please give 3 options)1.2.3’The residency can take place between April 2015 and April 2016. The Award covers 3 weeks of residency. The winner of the Award can extend the residency time at an additional cost. Group submissions (i.e. more than one artist) are welcome, but please note that the Award covers only 3 weeks for one person. A discounted residency fee will be offered to the other members of the group. Special work requirements for your project (if applicable): (For example describe how much space you need; if you will bring tools; whether you will work indoors or outdoors and any other information that would be helpful to accommodate your needs.)__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________If you are interested in engaging with the local community or your project requires some local support, please describe here:__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Would you like to do artist talks, lectures, performances or exhibit your work at the end of the residency?__________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________Please email your entry to sculptor@ Award submission deadline: 10th of March 2015. The public announcement of the winners will be on the 25th of March 2015.Entries will be processed as they are received, send your entry as early as possible. For any queries, please contact Rae Bolotin at sculptor@ ................
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