In the tradition of free universities, unitednationsplaza’s public events are free and open to all those interested to take part. A core group of 20 participants will be selected by application, to participate in additional private workshops and discussions. unitednationsplaza is now accepting applications from cultural producers including visual artists, architects, writers, filmmakers, journalists, curators, composers, performers, and others who can commit to participating in the full program throughout the month of March. Accepted participants will be expected to attend all the seminars and be present in Mexico City for the one month duration of the project. While we are open to all applicants, please note that due to limited funds we are not in a position to provide financial support. Please scroll down for the application form.
Application deadline: February 1st, 2008.
unitednationsplaza Mexico DF is the third in a series of art projects organized around a temporary school format, started by Anton Vidokle. Vidokle initiated his research into education as site for artistic practice for Manifesta 6, which was cancelled. In response to the cancellation, Vidokle set up an independent project in Berlin called Unitednationsplaza–a twelve-month exhibition as school involving more than a hundred artists, writers, philosophers, and diverse audiences. Located behind a supermarket in East Berlin, UNP’s program featured numerous seminars, lectures, screenings, book presentations and projects including the Martha Rosler Library. Starting January 2008, Vidokle will present a related year-long program, called Night School, at the New Museum in New York City.
The Patronage for Contemporary Art A.C. (PAC) is a unique non-profit civic association formed by a group of individuals committed to promoting the development of contemporary art. PAC was founded in June 2000 as an initiative to bring contemporary art closer to an audience by way of collaboration with museums, galleries, curators, publishers, critics and researches in the field of contemporary art. Its board of directors concentrates the voluntary efforts of an independent group of cultural professionals. PAC‘s program is supported and developed thanks to the yearly contributions of individual and corporate donors.
Casa Refugio Citlaltepetl is a civic association based in Mexico City whose mission is to provide shelter and protection to prosecuted writers from any country. In addition, Casa Refugio also has an intense public cultural program which includes publication of the quarterly magazine “Lineas de Fuga”, as well as the organization of conference cycles (known as “Literary Thursdays”); special events such as book launches and poetry readings, and literary workshops amongst other activities.
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unitednationsplaza Mexico DF
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please provide information below in English
1. Please provide a brief biography of yourself. 200 words maximum.
2. Please explain your interest in participating in unitednationsplaza Mexico DF. 400 words maximum.
3. You may send additional information that you feel is relevant to representing yourself for the purposes of this application. Two pages maximum. Do not send resumes or letters of recommendation.
Submit complete applications to [email protected] no later than FEBRUARY 1, 2008
Selected applicants will be notified by email no later than FEBRUARY 15, 2008.
No calls please. Applications exceeding maximum text and page limits stated above will not be considered.
Please note, all programs are subject to change.
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For further information please contact:
Viviana Kuri Haddad
Coordinadora
Patronato de Arte Contemporaneo, a.c.
Palmas 820 piso 3, Lomas de Chapultepec 11000
Mexico DF
t. (5255)55 40 8395 / 5284 0360 ext. 395
http://www.pac.org.mx
CASA REFUGIO
Citlaltepetl 25,
Col. Hipodromo Condesa 06170
Del. Cuauhtemoc, Mexico D.F.
http://www.casarefugio.com
unitednationsplaza Mexico DF is made possible with generous support from IFA (Institut fur Auslandsbeziehungen e. V.), Goethe Institute Mexico, US Embassy, and other sponsors.
