Emerging Artist Full Fellowship (27 years old and under)

Full funding in grant, awarded on the basis of merit; Participation is usually by invitation, however applications are welcome. Recipients to unconditionally donate one artwork produced during there stay.

This 45-day residency has no program fee and includes standard or duplex furnished room or accommodation in administrative staff quarters, three freshly prepared vegetarian meals per day, laundry service, internet access, airport pick-up, shared or private workspace, Presentation of work to village administrative staff and fellow recipients and Participation in Group exhibition / Performance on exhibition day at the end of the residency. Participation in Heart, Body, Soul program is a requirement. This specially designed program provides up-close, enriching experience of Indian art, culture and spirituality. The fellowships begin 20 Apr '08, 05 Jun '08, 21 Jul '08, 05 Sept '08, 21 Oct '08, 06 Dec '08, 21 Jan ‘09, 08 Mar ‘09, 23 Apr ‘09, 08 Jun '09, 24 Jul ‘09, 08 Sept '09, 24 Oct '09 and 09 Dec '09.

Eligibility: Graduates from a university program in any creative discipline are eligible, age 27 years and under.

Village Community Care
Caring for your community provides an opportunity to connect with others at the Village while participating in activities that support and enhance daily life.

Residents may choose to volunteer their time for the village community care by sharing their skills by leading a workshop, doing an artistic project, cooking, helping with food service, designing publicity material, gardening, cleaning, etc. Working together for the common good has proven to be an enriching experience for past residents, and we welcome the infusion of creative energy in our work environment. Please contact the village caretaker for volunteering.

Residency Schedule 2008 - 2009
Presentation of work to village administrative staff and fellow recipients is generally scheduled within the first 7 days of the residency. The group exhibition is held during the last week of the residency.

45-day Residency Schedule for 2008 - 2009

Fully Funded 45-day residency with no program fee

Program Fee: None

Please budget $100 US - $200 US approx towards material costs

Emerging Artists upto the age of 27 years are eligible for reduction in accommodation rates. 10% reduction is offered to artists who have completed BFA and 20% reduction is offered to artists who have completed MFA

• There are three constituents in your cost of residency:

I. Accommodation (as per your choice) II. Contribution for meals ($450 US) III. HBS program fee ($275 US)

Duplex Room
This tastefully designed single unit is split at two levels and covered by a sloping roof made of bamboo and thatch. A private bathroom and work space / studio is located on the lower level opening to a small private lawn / balcony. The upper level has a living space overlooking the work space / studio below with a view of the lawns on the other side. Connecting these two levels is a wooden staircase.

Standard Room
This comfortably designed accommodation has a living area opening to a small private lawn and patio along with an attached bathroom. This space is suitable for artists who would like to work in shared studios. Please note that the shared studios have no walls enclosing or dividing the space.

Accommodation in Administrative Staff Quarters :
Some rooms located on the first and second floors may be available to participants. There are 4 single rooms and 1 twin sharing room with bathrooms on each floor. This space and the bathrooms are shared between the village administrative staff and the participants, both men and women. Workspace is in the shared studios. Please note that the shared rooms are allotted to the same gender. For power back, we have a Diesel Generator kept in a sound proof enclosure on the ground floor, which causes some noise when in use.

• Single Room: 2 rooms located on the second floor have a refreshing view. From one of the room's you can see the lawns and from the other you can enjoy the vast open sky. 2 more rooms located on the first floor have a small cozy lounge.

Benefits:

• Accommodation in furnished Standard or Duplex rooms. Rooms include bed, mattress, sheets, quilt, pillows, chair, desk, desk lamp, bedside lamp, closets and private western-style bathroom with shower
  or
  Accommodation in administrative staff quarters includes bed, mattress, sheets, quilt, pillow, closet space, and shared western-style bathroom with shower.
• Three prepared vegetarian meals per day .
• Room cleaning and sheets changed twice weekly.
• Laundry facilities including ironing, without dry-cleaning.
• Broadband wi-fi Internet access.
• Airport pick-up.
• Presentation of earlier works to other fellowship recipients and village administrative staff
• Private work studio space for duplex rooms or shared work studio space for standard rooms and shared accommodations.
• Material resource facilitation and weekly sourcing/buying excursions during first two weeks of residency
• Group exhibition opportunity
• Participation in Heart Body Soul program: yoga 3x per week, 2 massages, excursions, etc.

Terms & Conditions :

• Two-thirds of the residency program to be spent onsite at the Village
• Project description to be submitted with the application
• Unconditional donation of one work of art completed during the residency, or an appropriate substitute, to the Village. The Village will select artwork after the exhibition from the Artist's remaining unsold works.
• Mention of the Village in any documentation, publication or presentation of work produced during the Residency.
• Submission of program evaluation.
• Acceptance of Program Benefits, Terms & Conditions, Information and 20% of invoiced amount to be wire transferred within 2 weeks of sending acceptance.
• Acceptance of Resident Information and Guidelines outlined in Handbook .

Information:

• An Information and Guidelines Handbook is provided to all residents to be followed and respected during the residency.
• Recipients may add additional nights before or after the residency dates at a cost of $50 US (standard room) or $60 US (duplex room) depending upon availability.
• 250 Rs ($6.25 US) per meal will be charged for each guest invited by the resident.
• The village will assist to source materials necessary to create work but all material, outsourcing and transportation costs is left to the artist.
• Kiln charge is Rs 1,500 for bisque fire and Rs 3,000 for high fire - based on the market price according to gas availability. Please check prevailing charges with the office and book the kiln by paying in advance.
• Long distance, both international and national, calls can be made: 1) outside the Village at public ISD/STD/PCO stands; and 2) from your mobile phone.
• Incoming calls should be taken with your personal mobile phone.
• Mobile phones and SIM cards can be bought at nearby shops
• Towels are not included in the rooms.
• Taxis, rickshaws and buses can also be taken to most areas of Delhi at costs ranging from 5 cents to $8 US.

Payments:

• The Accommodation fee, "Contribution Towards Meal" charge and "Heart Body Soul Program fee" is based on the total amount with no reduction given for late arrival and/or time away from the Village during the residency.
• A program deposit fee of 20% is due within 14 days of receipt of acceptance confirmation.
• All deposits and payments are non-refundable and non-transferable.
• Balance of program fee is due upon arrival. Payment accepted, in Indian Rupees, by cash or wire-transfer:

1. Cash. Per Indian law, we can accept payment in cash in Indian Rupees only. You can obtain Indian Rupees upon arrival by exchanging traveler’s checks or currency or making credit card / ATM withdrawals. (Be aware that there may be limits on daily withdrawal amounts and exchange rates for credit cards are generally less than traveler's checks and currency).
2. Wire Transfer. Must be received before the arrival date.

• As we accept balance payments in Indian Rupees, you can bring your local currency if it is freely convertible. This will save you an extra conversion charge from your local currency to US dollars to Indian Rupees. US Dollars to Indian Rupees conversion rate on the date of payment shall apply.
• All remittal banking charges and/or intermediary banking charges are to be borne by the remitter.
• The Village has the right to terminate the residency period, if this is the case, 30% of the program fee for the remaining days will be refunded.
• There is no refund for cancellation of the residency once the residency has started.
• Any loss or damage of personal belongings is the sole responsibility of the resident.

General Disclaimer:

The Utsav Mandir Foundation, nor any of its affiliates, nor the directors, employees, or its representatives, is liable for damages arising out of or in connection in any way with the use of or inability to use the facilities, programs, materials, products, or services. This is a comprehensive limitation of liability that applies to all damages of any kind, including but not limited to, compensatory, direct, indirect or consequential damages, loss of or damage to property and claims of third parties. Any loss or damage of personal belongings is the sole responsibility of the resident.