KIK Foundation, Nijeveen, NL 

The first two months are blissfull seclusion. My days are long, every day is the same, time stretches endlessly before me. It is boring in a good way, I work and go cycling and swimming. The countryside is not as quiet as you would think, farming produces a lot of noise and sound travels far over flat land.

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Stichting KIK

Kolderveen 26
7948 NJ Nijeveen
Netherlands

Description

KiK ('Kunst in Kolderveen') is located in former dairy factory 'De Venen' in Kolderveen, which is in the province of Drenthe. For different periods of time, artists coming from various disciplines, are taking part in the Artist in Residence programme, by living and working at KiK. Based on a project proposal, contemporary national and international artists are invited to participate in the AIR programme.

An open, adventurous mentality characterizes KiK. The same spirit is reflected in choosing candidates for the AIR program. The industrial space and its environment require enterprising and independent artists who will value a concentrated stay in a very quiet place. The village of Kolderveen consists all in all, of a single street.

KiK and the artist(s) in residence take on an added responsibility to show the result of their work period in a presentation. The nature of the presentation will be decided upon together with the artistic leader. The artist must also undertake a public activity, such as giving a work shop, a reading or lecture.

Technical Information

KIK is located in a former dairy factory. There are studios, guest accommodation and exhibition spaces.

Accommodation Information

Individual houses separate from studio.

Paid by host

A monthly stipend and a work budget will be paid to the resident, under the condition that the artist lives and works at KiK for the entirety of his or her residency period.

Paid by artist

Board, food, etc.

Location

KIK is is located in former dairy factory 'De Venen' in Kolderveen, which is in the province of Drenthe.

Deadline

no deadline

Application Criteria

National and international artists working in the disciplines of fine art, design, architecture, photography, multimedia, site specific theatre or performance art, among others, are invited to apply.
The quality of an artist's work is the most important basis for choosing participants. A project proposal must be accompanied by a feasible work plan, relevant and up to date documentation and the application form.

Application address

Kolderveen 26
7948 NJ Nijeveen
Netherlands
Telephone +31 522-491003
E-mail  stichting.kik@xs4all.nl
www.kik-site.nl

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