Khmer Ceramics Centre
ARTIST IN RESIDENCE FAQ
What does artist in residence mean?
Being an artist in residence at the KCC means
you can apply for a period of time to live and work in 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. Even if they are participation fees to stay in KCC
in residency, the artist in residence is not a customer, he is
considered as a fellow artist integrating our group for a defined time
and that with rights and duties.
Why to be artist 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.
Why we (KCC) want artists in residence?
Khmer potters,
like every potters, need contacts with peers from abroad; however they
don’t have means to travel. Residencies are a mean to provoke this
exchange. Our aim from your residence is to share our passion for
ceramics making, technical and artistic experience.
I
would like to apply to work at the KCC. 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 KCC?
The KCC has a committee of art advisers who
discuss and select the artists to work at the studio.
What are the selection criteria?
The most important criteria are 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
(regarding candidatures) 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 KCC?
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.
One month extension of a tourist visa is ~US$60.00.
I
plan to stay for more than my visa free time. What must I do?
All local travel agencies can extend your tourist visa for one month
(~US$60.00).If business visa, extension available are 1,
3, 6 or 12 months and cheaper. We can assist you for this.
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 and Japan 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 free. We have 24 hour DSL access and a computer terminal in
KCC 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.
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