Announcement

Curatorial Development Program 2018

1. Introduction

The Japan Foundation, Manila, the University of the Philippines Vargas Museum and Philippine Contemporary Art Network (PCAN) announce a call for applications for a Free Curatorial Workshop in October 2018. The program is aimed at enhancing expertise in curating contemporary art and related platforms. Selected participants are required to present an exhibition/art project proposal at the workshop and three participants will be asked to organize an exhibition/art project in 2019 at the Vargas Museum. 

2. Dates

October 5-6, 2018 (2 days)

3. Venue

University of the Philippines Vargas Museum

(UP Campus, Diliman, Quezon City)

4. Lecturers and Mentors

Lecturers:

Patrick D. Flores  (Curator, Vargas Museum and Director, PCAN)

Mizuki Takahashi (Co-Director, Centre for Heritage, Arts and Textile, Hong Kong)

Joseph Palis (Assistant Professor, Department of Geography, University of the Philippines Diliman)

Maria Faith Varona (Assistant Professor, College of Architecture, University of the Philippines Diliman)

Mentors:

　Roberto G. Paulino, Coordinator, Knowledge Production and Circulation, PCAN

　Tessa Maria Guazon, Coordinator, Exhibition and Curatorial Analysis, PCAN

　Renan Laru-an, Coordinator, Public Engagement and Artistic Formation, PCAN

5. Number of participants to be accepted

Maximum of 15 persons

6. Eligibility

Applying candidates must fulfill the following eligibilities:

1) Those who have broad interests in curatorial practices which include contemporary art, art history, architecture, material culture, music and performance and so on;

2) Those who are 35 years old or below at the time of application; and

3) Those of Filipino nationality.

7. Application

Please submit the duly accomplished application form and the required documents to the Japan Foundation, Manila via e-mail (svelasco@jfmo.org.ph) on or before August 19, 2018.

<Required Documents>

– Application form [Download on this link: curators-application-form-2018]

– CV

– Portfolio of past 3 projects, if any.

– 800-word essay around the theme “Space and Discourse in Curatorial Practice” or the issues involved in the process of “thinking through space in curatorial practice.”

8. Notice of Award

Those who are accepted to participate in the workshop will be informed not later than August 27, 2018.

9. Inquiries

The Japan Foundation, Manila

23/F Pacific Star Bldg., Sen. Gil Puyat Avenue, corner Makati Avenue, Makati City

TEL: 02-811-6155 to 58  FAX: 02-811-6153 

Ms. Szusza Velasco  E-mail: svelasco@jfmo.org.ph

Next Generation:
Producing Performing Arts 2018 for Young Producers in the Contemporary Performing Arts

Are you an emerging producer/ programmer / presenter / curator / dramaturg/ critic who is looking for opportunities to see many different remarkable artistic works in and from Asia? Do you want to meet local key persons, understand various local contexts, get into professional, transnational networks and create your own working relationship for projects in the near future? Then this program is designed for you!

What is Next Generation: Producing Performing Arts?
It is a program for young generation, who work with artists and connect them as well as their works with audience and society in the field of contemporary performing arts in ASEAN countries and Japan.

A group of participants, maximum of ten (10) people, will visit three (3) festivals of contemporary performing arts, one in ASEAN countries, one outside Asia and one in Japan. In the third place to visit participants are expected to present their ideas and thoughts in any forms.

Are you interested to apply?

Qualifications/requirements for Participants
1.  Young producers, programmers, presenters, curators, dramaturgs and critics, who are active and working with commitment in the contemporary performing arts field with at least some assisting experiences, based in one of ASEAN countries (Southeast Asia) or Japan.

2. Open-minded and highly motivated to be confronted with something unfamiliar and experimental as well as interested in transnational collaboration.
   3. Those who are capable to find or define their challenges by themselves
   4. Those who can participate throughout the whole process of the Program
   5. Those who can communicate about their activities and visions in English

*IMPORTANT NOTE: This program is not designed for established professionals

Schedule and venues of the program as of June 2018 (subject to change slightly)

October 18 – 26, 2018      Liveworks in Sydney, Australia
November 5-13, 2018       Indonesian Dance Festival (IDF) in Solo and Yogyakarta, Indonesia
February 8 – 19, 2019        Performing Arts Meeting in Yokohama (TPAM) 2019

Contents of the Program

• The program consists of three trips with the same group to three different platforms/venues.
• Each trip is programmed through visiting performances, meetings with artists and professionals, as well as discussions within group including orientation and feed-back meetings.
• In the third trip there will be an opportunity to present or share any ideas or thoughts of the participants with audience.
• All participants must be articulate and fluent in English.
• In each trip one local coordinator and one Japan Foundation staff will accompany the group.

Benefits

The Japan Foundation Asia Center will provide the following:
1) International round-trip air ticket of discount economy class between participant’s residential city and the city of platforms to visit;
2) travel insurance;
3) accommodation;
4) per diem, and
5) tickets of shows to visit for the duration of the program.

*IMPORTANT NOTE: Participants are requested to cover travel expenses between their residence and nearest airports as well as any fees unrelated to the program by themselves.

HOW TO APPLY
a. Complete the Application Form (https://tinyurl.com/ycyms7tg)
b. Attach latest resume (Word or PDF file)
c. Attach Portrait photo (Image file)
d. Email application with attachments to slabastilla@jfmo.org.ph on or before July 22, 2018.
e. Set email subject as [Application for Next Generation 2018 / your complete name]

DEADLINE: July 22, 2018 (Sunday)

Selection of Applicants
Participants will be selected by the Japan Foundation Asia Center in Tokyo.
Successful applicants will be informed by email by early August, 2018

Organizers
This program is organized by the Japan Foundation Asia Center in Tokyo in cooperation with its offices in ASEAN countries and Australia, as well as the international platforms to be visited.

For Inquiries contact
The Japan Foundation, Manila
Email: slabastilla@jfmo.org.ph
Number: (02) 811-6155
Person in-charge: Ms. Skyzx “Skeeziks” Labastilla
                                  Program Officer (Arts and Culture)

Due to unforeseen circumstances, the opening of The Spirit of Budo: The History of Japan’s Martial Arts Exhibition at the National Museum of Fine Arts has been delayed. The exact duration of the exhibition will be announced soon. Please see below for more details: