Residency Project: Perform with the Community
The Armenian Center for Contemporary Experimental Art NPAK is pleased to announce an open call for performers and cultural professionals to participate in our residency project “Perform with the Community.”
This project is dedicated to creating a collaborative working space for developing immersive theatrical plays that research and engage with the local community of Araks village.
About the Residency
Located in a village with a rich cultural background, Araks village is a borderline village with Turkey,
where the holy river of Armenians, Araks, flows, and the iconic Mount Ararat is seen up close. The residency aims to immerse participants in the local culture, offering a unique opportunity to explore and
create.
Key Objectives
● To Explore: Conduct research and investigate the local community, historical aspects, and agricultural traditions of Araks village, situated in the Ararat valley.
● To Create: Engage in a collective creative process to produce new theatrical or cultural works that will be presented in the house of culture in Araks village and/or at NPAK during the “One Square Meter” international festival of Performing Arts in November.
Residency Benefits
● Collaboration Opportunities: Work closely with local artists, collaborate with the local school, and access the library and archives of the center.
● Community Engagement: Explore the community, its history, cultural significance, and contemporary situation.
● Performance Venues: Present your work in the village’s house of culture and/or at NPAK in Yerevan during our main festival in November.
Selection Criteria
The selection will be based on applications and interviews, with shortlisted candidates chosen by our artistic board. Key criteria include:
● Alignment of the artist’s application with the residency project theme.
● Demonstrated ability to conduct thorough research.
Support Provided
● A&CP Allowance: Daily allowance for artists and cultural professionals, covering costs such as food and local transportation, fixed at 25€ per day, per A&CP.
● Travel Allowance: Financial support for travel to the residency location, set at 700€ per A&CP, with reviews during Phase 2 based on travel distance and mode of transportation.
Application Guidelines
Please note that the residency grant cannot be used purely to support travel for artists to present their existing work in a professional setting (showcase, exhibition, concert, performance) at the host venue.
The specific theme of the project is the Araks community itself, focusing on exploring local culture and traditions, both historical and contemporary, and the agricultural heritage of the Ararat valley.
Duration of the residency: 83 days, September- December 10th 2024
Location: Araks village, Armenia
Disclaimer: This work was produced with the financial assistance of the European Union. The views expressed herein can in no way be taken to reflect the of icial opinion of the European Union
NPAK, 2024
