INFORMATION FOR APPLICANTS
BSR RESIDENCY 2023
Applications open Monday 17 October 2022
Applications close on Sunday 27 November 2022 at 11:59pm ACST
For activity occurring between April 2023 and June 2023
The Helpmann Academy invites applications for its three-month residency at The British School at Rome (BSR) for 2023. This is a once in a lifetime opportunity for an emerging South Australian artist to undertake an immersive residency in the heart of Rome, Italy.
Open to graduates and final year students from our visual arts partner institutions, this residential studio offers an emerging South Australian artist the opportunity to undertake a three-month residency at BSR – Britain’s leading humanities research institute abroad and one of the most prestigious foreign academies in the Italian capital.
The chosen candidate is allocated studio space at the BSR, including residential accommodation and a working area. Taking place from April to June 2023, the residency provides the selected artist with the opportunity to base and develop their practice at BSR while taking full advantage of the school’s world-renowned research facilities, the artistic community and expertise available.
Based in one of the world’s most culturally rich cities, a residency at BSR will also allow the artist to immerse themselves in the culture and artistic history of Rome. Short trips to other areas and cities are allowed, however, it is expected the artist will spend the majority of their time at BSR.
For more information about the British School at Rome visit www.bsr.ac.uk
WHO CAN APPLY?
Applications are invited from final year students and graduates (up to seven years following their final year of study) from an eligible program from our partner institutions.
Honours students and graduates are also eligible to apply if the Honours year of study occurred in direct succession of the undergraduate degree and undertaken at a Helpmann Academy partner institution.
It is advised to check with the Helpmann Academy if you meet the eligibility criteria before commencing an application. To check your eligibility, click here
RESIDENCY COSTS
The residency is valued at $30,000 AUD.
The Helpmann Academy will cover all costs of accommodation and studio space at BSR, which includes room and board. Meals are included with board, except for one night per week, to be paid for by the artist.
After all costs of the residency have been covered, the Helpmann Academy will provide the artist with an $8,000 stipend to cover airfares, materials, freight, and other travel related expenses. This needs to be shown in your budget.
Costs not covered by the residency program include potential freight costs, travel and health insurance (compulsory), materials, living expenses over and above what is provided by BSR and the cost of any additional travel undertaken while in Italy.
The artist’s partner can be accommodated for strictly limited periods during the residency but must pay for their own board and lodging at the BSR’s prevailing rates. Children cannot be accommodated at the residency, but artists do have the option of their partner and children lodging elsewhere in Rome.
PROJECT OUTCOMES
Outcomes from the residency can be derived from either a research-based project, or time and space to create work and experiment with new techniques and approaches. Applicants will be asked to demonstrate both the professional development and artistic outcomes of their proposed project.
While in Rome, the artist is strongly encouraged to participate as fully as possible in the academic and collegiate life of the school, which includes evening lectures on a range of subjects and shared meals.
The artist will be expected to show work in the group Mostra (BSR residents) exhibition towards the end of the tenure. Each artist will be included in the BSR’s annual Fine Arts catalogue.
APPLICATION AND ASSESSMENT PROCESS
Applications close on Sunday 27 November 2022 at 11:59pm ACST
An online application form can be completed via the Helpmann Academy website.
Applicants are strongly encouraged to discuss their submission with the Helpmann Academy, and submit a draft application for feedback before completing their final application.
Draft applications must be received by Sunday 13 November 2023.
Applicants are required to complete three questions relating to their practice and why they want to undertake the BSR Residency:
- Why do you want to undertake a residency at the British School at Rome? Please outline how this opportunity will contribute to the development of your artistic practice? For example, research, technical skills, cultural exposure, and connections. (Maximum 1,000 words)
- What do you propose to do while at the British School at Rome, and what are the anticipated outcomes? (Maximum 1,000 words)
- What are your goals and aspirations for the future? (Maximum 500 words)
The following support material is required:
- Artist CV (no more than two pages).
- Official academic transcript.
- Minimum of two endorsement letters. If you are within three years out from your final year of study, one endorsement letter must be from a previous lecturer or head of school (provided on letterhead). Graduates three to seven years out of study can submit endorsement letters from a previous lecturer or head of school (provided on letterhead) or industry leaders.
- Budget outlining the proposed income and expenditure for the three-month residency (make sure you have read the information regarding residency costs).
- Up to ten images of your work.
- Additional (optional) support material may be supplied such as further letters of endorsement, reviews/press coverage of past works/exhibitions etc.
Selection
Applications will be assessed by a panel facilitated by the Helpmann Academy and in consultation with the British School at Rome.
The successful applicant will clearly articulate the benefits they believe they will receive from the residency, with demonstrated links between their practice or areas of interest. Professional development and artistic outcomes will be evident in their proposed project.
Shortlisted applicants will be asked to attend an interview in January (date TBC) before the final selection is made.
CONDITIONS OF THE RESIDENCY
The residency recipient is responsible for agreeing to and fulfilling all requirements of the residency. All requirements are outlined within the agreement form provided at the time of being awarded.
If your application is successful, you will be required to:
- Provide the Helpmann Academy with email updates throughout the duration of the residency and provide a final artistic and financial acquittal report within six weeks of the completion of the residency. The acquittal must include:
- A report detailing activities undertaken throughout the residency
- If the residency provided the anticipated professional development outcomes, if not why?
- Details of any major diversions from activities outlined in the original proposal
- Copies of any print material and photographs.
- Five high-res images taken during the residency
2. Submit a progress update during your residency. You will be required to provide the Helpmann Academy with at least one update to report on progress and activity at the midway point of the residency. These reports can be provided via email.
3. Acknowledge Helpmann Academy in any publicity, signage or other distributed material relating to the project for which the residency is awarded. This includes logo placement on all promotional material including print, digital and social media material and verbal acknowledgement of the Helpmann Academy at any publicly accessed events (including online activity). The recipient will be provided with the Helpmann Academy logo suite for this use, and examples of these materials must be included with your final grant acquittal.
4. Supply images and content throughout the project for use on our social media channels. Recipients will be required for one social media ‘takeover’ on our channels, which can be done with our assistance, if needed.
5. Write a note of thanks to donor(s), outlining the outcomes and achievements of your mentorship
Additional activity
While it is permitted for artists to take short trips to other areas and cities, the artist agrees to spend most of their time at BSR. The artist must advise the Helpmann Academy if they are planning any trips outside the residency.
For further information please contact the Helpmann Academy on (08) 7089 0720 or info@helpmannacademy.com.au