The Artist In Residence Programme AIR Wro is a legacy programme of the European Capital of Culture Wrocław 2016. Its main purpose is to support and promote activities of individuals representing various fields of art and culture or active in border areas between them, interested in cooperating with representatives of local communities and environments as well as eager to build international cultural relations. In 2017 AIR Wro dedicates its projects to contemporary culture and urban identity – the urbanity defined as a set of characteristics, issues and tasks related to particular city, but also a city conceived as common space – jointly stated, produced and built. Common for specific group of inhabitants, but also for inhabitants of different cities concerning specific topics and phenomena. The concept of city is intended to form the starting point for activities related to research and analysis of modern cities, diagnosis and reflection on their condition and the level of public and civic awareness of their inhabitants, their involvement and participation in urban projects and initiatives, a sense of co-responsibility for a shared space – understood as public sphere and, at the same time, community of inhabitants. AIR Wro invites for residencies, among others, artists, curators, researchers, journalists, activists and animators interested in artistic, cultural and social projects, which are inspired by urban and grassroots movements or urban activism, are dedicated to current urban issues and problems, for instance public space, urban greenery, environmental protection and ecology, are related to civic and cultural education, social issues and cultural policy, and which serve the idea of mediation and searching for good practices and solutions for modern cities.
Aira Dance Company AB is a company offering artist residency programs especially for dancers in Sápmi, home for the indigenous people in the north of Norway, Sweden, Finland and part of Russia. As one of the most friendly people on earth according to a recent scientific research, they are welcoming artists from all over the world and from different kinds of art. They have been the company for three years where the dance company, Invisible People Contemporary Dance Company was offering their shows. A Sami owned and led organization with a strong connection to nature, love and the Sami culture. They are hosting many different opportunities for artistic residencies, but the main area is contemporary dance. In the building they have a dance studio, an amphi theatre for 130 people, a music studio, conference room, office and relaxing areas. The house is situated on a peninsula in the small lule river, with a forest surrounding it. The house is built to follow the shape of the nature around it and got a reward for it´s design in -92. The residencies has the option of a lot of technical equipment and also has the opportunity to try out equipment while producing a show. If the residency ends with a completed show they can also offer a tour in the nearby region for selected artists, as well as a premiere in their cultural centre. The livestream equipment on site also makes it easy for a visiting artist to record their work and/or live stream it if wanted.
Through a robust annual roster of art exhibitions, residency and educational programs, al-Riwaq Art Space plays a key role in training and nurturing local artistic talent, connecting Bahraini and international artists, and providing opportunities for collaboration and exchange. With its strong emphasis on public art and community engagement, al-Riwaq Art Space acts as major local hub for the Bahraini public, promoting creativity and artistic expression especially among the youth.
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