[Reader-list] Call for applications: ARThinkSouthAsia fellowship

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ARThinkSouthAsia, a program in Arts Management and Cultural Policy, is addressed to today’s cultural practitioners. ARThinkSouthAsia is an initiative of the South Asian network of Goethe Institutes - the cultural institute of the Federal Republic of Germany and The British Council - The United Kingdom's international organisation for cultural relations and educational opportunities, in cooperation with Khoj International Artists’ Association. 

The ARThinkSouthAsia Fellowship is designed to help develop skills, knowledge, networks and experience of potential leaders in the cultural sector of South Asia, which includes museums, the visual and performing arts and digital media. We believe that by supporting exceptional individuals to make a step-change in their skills and career potential, we can bring substantial benefit to the cultural field as a whole. 

Fifteen Fellows will be selected from across South Asia. 

The Fellowship includes: 

A two-week residential course in April 2013 
A secondment/internship in Germany or UK over the year 2013-14 
A concluding seminar in March/April 2014 

The two week residential course is designed to include a balance of theory and professional training and will consist of five to six modules which include latest thinking in cultural management in areas such as strategic planning, policy processes, financial planning and fundraising, marketing, communication, and internet technologies amongst others. These modules will be led by a mix of Indian and international professional trainers and academics and will be supplemented by expert guest lectures. Participation in the residential programme is mandatory. 

Each participant will be offered a four-week secondment/internship best suited to his/her needs, interests and objectives in a cultural organization in Germany or UK during the year. 

The Fellow will attend a closing seminar at the end of the Fellowship year to present and share updates on his/her project and learnings of the secondment with the new Fellows of 2014-15. 


APPLICATION

We welcome applications from practitioners working across a wide range of creative and cultural activity, as also from those who are working outside it who demonstrate knowledge, understanding and passion for culture. Artists and persons with unconventional careers and experiences are also invited to apply. 

As the residential course is project oriented, each participant is required to apply with a concrete project. The project should be descriptive and reflective in nature. The applicant is encouraged to describe the project in as much detail as possible to allow for an understanding of the scope and skills required for the successful implementation of the project. 

Eligibility 

Minimum graduate degree from a recognized university or equivalent professional qualifications and experience of at least 3 years either in employment or freelance 
Submission of a proposed/on-going project 
Two letters of recommendation Open to South Asian residents only 

Timeline 

15 November 2012: Deadline for receipt of applications 
15 December 2012: Notification to short listed applicants 
30 December 2012: Receipt of acceptance letters from applicants 
April 2013: Commencement of 2-week residential course (dates to be confirmed, please check our homepage
Please send your application by: 
Email (with attachments/enclosures) to: 
info at arthinksouthasia.org 

or registered post/courier to: 
Fellowship Applications ARThinkSouthAsia 
c/o KHOJ International Artists Association        
S - 17 Khirkee Extension 
New Delhi-110017 
T:  +919810063159
pdf application form   http://cms.goethe.de/mmo/priv/9831203-STANDARD.pdf