The over-arching theme of Wysing’s 2014 programme, which celebrates the centre’s 25th birthday, is The Future, in which the centre is exploring the potential of the future through what we know of the past. To date two exhibitions in 2014, of artists who have previously been in-residence at Wysing, have addressed these interests, Annals of the Twenty-Ninth Century (16 February–30 March) and Hey, I’m Mr. Poetic (13 April–1 June), ideas which will be further explored in an upcoming retreat Of Our Own Making (19 -23 May).
The autumn residencies will build upon these and Wysing’s forthcoming summer residency programme Futurecamp for which ten artists will be in-residence during a ten week period; Bonnie Camplin (UK), David Raymond Conroy (UK), Patrick Goddard (UK), Daniel Keller (USA), Rachel Maclean (UK), Shana Moulton (USA), Ahmet Öğüt (TR/NL), Rachel Reupke (UK), James Richards (UK) and Tracey Rose (ZA). During Futurecamp Wysing will also host five seminars that will address pertinent issues regarding how we live now, bringing together speakers from different disciplines, including anthropology, philosophy, psychology and economics, alongside artists.
Wysing invites artists to propose how they would spend six weeks in-residence at Wysing taking the theme of The Future as a starting point for research. During the residencies, the centre will organise a series of talks and events to expand thinking around the theme and artists are also invited to propose papers, talks, or performances that might be included in this events programme, if appropriate.
Wysing is unique in its approach to supporting artists: it is one of the few arts institutions in the UK to offer regular open calls for artist residencies, that are fully funded with a budget for fee and production of £4000 for six weeks.
The deadline for applications is Monday 16 June, 5pm. Find out more here.
Work created by artists during the residency programme, which is funded by Arts Council England, will be exhibited in a group exhibition at Wysing in early 2015, before being seen by audiences at venues across the UK and beyond.
WYSING ARTS CENTRE, established in 1989, develops new ways to support artists and enables art and ideas to engage a wide range of people in unexpected ways. Wysing’s large rural site near Cambridge comprises artists’ studios, education and new media facilities, a gallery and project spaces, a 17th century farmhouse and outdoor sculptures and structures. Wysing offers a unique environment for art to be developed and presented; with an ongoing and innovative artistic programme of events, exhibitions, retreats and residencies; and a unique programme for young artists. Art developed at Wysing is shown at significant venues around the world, and Wysing is part of national networks including Plus Tate, Contemporary Visual Arts Network, and the Arts Council National Portfolio.
Annals of the Twenty-Ninth Century; an exhibition of new commissions by artists who worked at Wysing during 2013 as part of the centre’s artists' residency programme: Anna Barham, James Beckett, Keren Cytter, Cécile B. Evans, Michael Dean, Gustav Metzger, Rupert Norfolk, David Osbaldeston, Seb Patane, Charlotte Prodger and Florian Roithmayr.
Hey, I’m Mr Poetic; featuring the work of 23 artists who have worked at Wysing in different ways over the last 25 years: Aaron Angell, Ed Atkins, Jonathan Baldock, Edwin Burdis, Jordan Baseman, Nicolas Deshayes, Michael Dean, Emma Hart, Jess Flood-Paddock, Andy Holden, David Kefford, Kate Owens, Juneau Projects, Christodoulos Panayiotou, Laure Prouvost, Florian Roithmayr, Giles Round, Soheila Sokhanvari, Jamie Shovlin, Ash Summers, Caroline Wendling, Ben Wilson and Jesse Wine.
Futurecamp events programme: Psychology and Behaviour in the Digital Age; Private vs Public: Activism, Economics and Politics Today; The Way We Live Now: Environmental and Social Consequences; Alternative Methods: Art and Education and A Post Gender World.
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