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artist in
residence program
What does
artist in residence mean?
Being an artist in residence at the KCS means you can apply for a
period of time to live and work here at the studio in Cambodia.
Artists find this a valuable time to experiment and investigate new
directions in their work. Artists can come here to complete a specific
project or to find inspiration from the rich Khmer artistic patrimony.
Why have
artists in residence?
Many artists work in their own studios, often in isolation. The
creative spirit needs contact with other artists to expand and
flourish. The influences and inspiration gained from working in a new
environment, responding to the surroundings and people can often be
life changing. Artist in residence schemes have grown in the last few
years with many artistic disciplines recognizing their value and need.
application
procedure
I would like to apply to work at the KCS. How do I do this?
Please email or write for an application form. This is a simple one
page form. We need 6 - 10 images of your work (either slides, photos
or digital images), your current CV/Resume, a brief biography and the
completed application form.
selection
procedure
Who chooses the
artists to work at the KCS?
The KCS has a committee of art advisers who discuss and select the
artists to work at the studio.
What is the
selection criteria?
The most important criteria is the quality of the applicants work and
their application. For artists applying for self directed residencies
the art committee find is extremely useful to read the artists
proposals for their working period here.
When are
artists selected?
The art committee meets several times a year to discuss the
applications. self directed residencies, applications can be accepted
at any time of the year.
How will you
accept my application?
Applications must be sent by email,
with digital pictures of ~400 kb each.
general information
Do I need a
visa to work at the KCS?
Yes, if you plan to stay more than two months, you need a
business visa, tourist visa can be extended only one month.
Business visa are extendable without any limit.
Where to get
business visa for
Cambodia?
You must contact Cambodian
Embassy in your country;
follow this link to see Cambodia Embassy
abroad.
I plan to stay
for more than my visa free time. What must I do?
All local travel agencies can extend your visa (if business visa)
for 1, 3, 6 or 12 months.
I want to bring
some electrical equipment with me. Can you please tell me if it will
work?
The standard voltage in Cambodia is 220 volts with a frequency of 50
hertz. European standard plugs are used with two flat pins. Visitors
from USA may have the most problems with voltage differences.
What is the
time difference in Cambodia?
Cambodia is seven hour ahead
of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT+7)
Do I need to
carry identification with me?
It is always good to have identification with you in case of
emergency, else nobody asks you about it.
money and
credit cards
What is the
currency in Cambodia?
The currency is Khmer Riel, but US dollars are mainly used.
Will I be able
to change money easily?
There are many banks which offer currency exchange facilities as well
as independent exchange offices and ATM machines on the streets or in
the larger supermarkets. Visa, Mastercard and JBC are the most common
cards accepted in the machines. There are many banks and several cash
machines within fifteen minutes tuk-tuk of the studio.
Can I use my
credit or debit cards?
Many shops, supermarkets, hotels and restaurants accept Visa and
Mastercard.
communications
Will my cell
phone work?
Cambodia has a modern telecommunications system. In addition to the
usual postal and public telephone systems, GSM mobile phones can be
used throughout the country operated by the three service providers
Mobitel, Camintel and Mphone. All these companies have partner
agreements with most other European providers. Please contact your GSM
provider for more information.
I will want to
access my email while I am in the studio. Will I be able to?
Internet and email facilities are available at the studio for a small
cost of 6.00 USD per week. We have 24 hour DSL access and a computer
terminal in KCS for artists' use. Alternatively you can use one of the
many internet cafes in the town or throughout the country.
weather in
Cambodia
What sort of
clothes should I bring?
Weather is very warm and enjoyable all year long (often 32
centigrade). If you’re usual with tropical weather, December can be
cold at night…20 centigrade. |
