Artist in Residence Hagastaden, Nya Karolinska Solna, Sweden

Description of the artistic assignment
We are looking for artists to be part of an exchange between art and research. The exchange is part of a larger urban development project in Stockholm. The aim of the artists' involvement is to provide a reflective viewpoint and a critical approach to the context.
Life science is an emerging area of research where different disciplines in medicine, engineering and biology interact. We are looking for artists who have an open, curious attitude to life science and the ability to incorporate influences from the exchange in their artistic work.
The exchange period runs from November 2014 to May 2015. The assignment may be extended with a sketch assignment for an art commission for the entrance plaza at Nya Karolinska Solna.
Description of the exchange
Six artists will be included in an exchange of ideas with researchers in life science. The artists themselves choose a team of researchers and will follow the ongoing research in collaboration with them. In the same way, the researchers will take part in the artists' work and processes.
The exchange will continue for seven months. The artists are expected to reside in Stockholm for parts of that period. Four meetings involving all the participants are scheduled. The other occasions will be scheduled by the artists themselves in dialogue with the researchers.
During the residence period, the artists will have access to studios in the area. Artists coming from a long distance will receive assistance with travel and accommodation costs.
The assignment will end with a final presentation, made individually or in groups which will be part of an exhibition. The period may be extended with a sketch assignment for an art commission for the entrance plaza at New Karolinska Solna.
Budget
Fee for the exchange: 75,000 SEK excluding VAT.
Travel and accommodation subsidy
for artists resident outside Stockholm region: 30,000 SEK excluding VAT.
for artists resident outside Sweden: 60,000 SEK excluding VAT.
Timetable
• 19/05/2014 at 24.00 hours – deadline for submitting applications.
To come into consideration for an art commissionIn order to produce a public art commission for the County Council Cultural Administration:
• The artist must be a practicing professional.
• The artwork must maintain a high artistic level.
• The artwork must be in keeping with the special nature of the activities for which the space is used and with the fact that it is included in an architectural context.
• Requirements for technical and material durability must be fulfilled.
• Solutions for operation and maintenance of the artwork must be described.
• Environmental requirements in respect of choice of materials and production method must be met.
• When the commission is awarded, the artist must be able to invoice the County Council.

More information: http://www.webbhotell.sll.se/sv/Kultur/Konst-i-landstinget/Konstnarlig-gestaltning-K12-01/Announced-artistic-design-commission/Artist-in-Residence-Hagastaden-NKS/