Artist Residency in China Grant Application
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Artist Residency in China Grant Application To: Asian Cultural Council For: Mr. Carl Janes Prepared by: Monica Johnson Atlanta, GA December 1, 2015 I. Asian Cultural Council Grant Application Guidelines To apply: You must be an artist, an arts or humanities professional, a scholar, or a graduate/post-graduate student in a related field. Your country of permanent residence must be within Asia or the United States, and your proposed project must take place outside of your home country, also in either the United States or Asia.
You will be requested to find two references to write letters of recommendation on your behalf. Their letters should address the following questions (as well as any other relevant information): (1) How long and in what capacity have you known the applicant? and (2) Assess the candidate's qualification's and previous achievements, and evaluate the potential impact/contribution of his or her project. Recommenders must email their letters to the ACC office to which you are applying, with your name in the subject line, no later than November 2nd. Work Samples: Additional samples of work may be submitted to ACC, and should consist of no more than 25 images, 15 minutes of sound/video, and/or 15 pages of text. Work samples should be saved to ONE CD or DVD, labeled with your name, and sent to the same ACC office to which you are applying (see below.) Please note that it is not necessary to send your work samples by express mail. As long as they are postmarked by November 2, we will accept them whenever they arrive at our offices. Submitting the Application: Follow the links below to access the appropriate application form. Applicants should apply through the ACC office in New York. For questions, email application@accny.org. Grant Application for Individuals Instructions: Complete the fields below and press Submit at the bottom of the page. Items marked with an asterisk (*) are required. Late submissions will not be accepted. Please note that you must fill out the entirety of the application in one session; your work will not be saved until it is submitted. We encourage applicants to first fill out the form offline before completing it online to ensure their complete application is saved and correctly submitted.
*First (given) name: Carl *Last (family) name: Janes
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Through participation in a Red Gate Gallery Artist Residency program, I will pursue relationships that foster cross cultural communication, study the Chinese language and culture (specifically taiji [tai chi] and calligraphy), and create works of visual art that express a global message of unity and understanding. After four months of intensive study and creation, in which my technique and form are strengthened, I will return to Atlanta as a cultural ambassador, sharing techniques, ideas, knowledge, awareness, and understanding. *Proposed start date for your project: 07/01/2017 *Proposed end date for your project: 10/31/2017 Please note that ACC cannot provide support retroactively. Since the majority of our grant decisions will be made in May, your project should begin no earlier than June 1.
Name: Cuizhong San Title: Transmitter, Intangible Cultural Heritage Affiliated Institution: Yang Style Taiji Quan Name: Duncan Ross-Kinzie Title: Cultural Ambassador Affiliated Institution: Carter Center You must contact your recommenders and ask that they submit their letters via email to application@accny.org. Please ensure your references put your name in the subject line of their email. Complete the following questions pertaining to your educational and professional background: If you wish to attach a resume or CV instead, you may upload it here, and skip to question 22. Appendix A 22. Applicants from Asia: have you been to the U.S. before? not applicable Applicants from the U.S.: have you been to Asia before? Yes *Have you traveled elsewhere outside your own country? Yes *Please describe your past international travel experience (specifically professional travel), including the sponsor, the purpose of the trip, and the dates of travel: I inhabit the world. Born in the United States, my family moved to Yugoslavia in 1977, when I was four years old. From there we moved to the Philippines in 1982, where I lived until I was thirteen years old. As a teenager, I returned to the United States cognizant of the varying cultures of the world and aware of the connectedness of humanity. In 1995, I studied in Paris for a semester; after which I traveled throughout Eastern Europe and the Middle East. In 2011, I visited Thailand and Cambodia, immersing myself in an exploration of Angkor Wat. I returned to the area that was Yugoslavia, Bosnia and Croatia, in 2015. These explorations are my roots, and the cultural traditions I have been exposed to throughout my life have contributed to who I am today. These travels have had profound impacts on my way of living, how I view life, and how I embrace the world as a home. I am a citizen of the United States, but I regard myself as a citizen of the world. As a place of great tradition, incredible cultural heritage, and increasing world influence, China is a perfect destination for me. I am excited to immerse myself in a culture that I deeply respect and appreciate. I know my time in China will contribute to an enlightened approach of being, an increased awareness of my painting technique, and an establishment of relationships with international artists. 23. *Describe your proposed project and its intended objectives. Be sure to indicate how the project relates to your future professional goals and please be as specific as possible. (maximum 500 words): The message of my art is global. Art has the ability to foster dialogue, to raise levels of understanding, and to convey ideas across cultures. Art is a binding element to society and to the world. Without the necessary use of written or verbal language, art can transcend barriers making it a powerful instrument of communication. As an artist, I, Carl Janes, create works of visual art to communicate across cultures and support a global message of unity and understanding. In an effort to foster dialogue and create harmony throughout the world, I pursue relationships that create a human chain of positive movement and motion in order to guide the world into a better tomorrow. To add links to the chain and increase my understanding of the world, I have secured a residency program with Red Gate Gallery in Beijing, China. In Beijing, I will be immersed into a “space of difference.” I will explore the unknown in an attempt to understand, illuminate, and build bridges to forge cultural differences. During my residency, I will:
Earlier this year, I was adopted as a Sixth Generation Dizi (disciple) in the Yang Style of Taijiquan by my master, Cuizhong San. Since I began studying taiji and calligraphy, I have engaged in understanding the expression of the stroke: how movement and motion combine to create a finished form. This residency will enable an exploration of the technique and the practice of making form, which will strengthen my personal manner of creating. I am a very active painter using movement, motion, and the expression of the stroke—an expression of consciousness. The focus and awareness demonstrated in my work transfer into the dedication and commitment I have to my local community and to the world at large. My studio space, The Secret Spot, in Atlanta, Georgia, hosts public events during the year, in which I engage community members to interact with artists and musicians. I participate in festivals, paint murals and create installation pieces throughout the city. My work is located in the United States, Europe, and Asia. The Asian Cultural Council (ACC)’s mission is to support commitment and involvement, such as mine, by “transformative cultural exchange.” Throughout its fifty-year history, the ACC has financially supported international residencies for visual artists that foster dialogue, and embody “an abiding passion and interest in cultural exchange.” Residencies develop not only the artist, but also the host community by bringing people together, encouraging communication, and strengthening ties. By awarding me an individual grant, the ACC will be investing in its own mission, encouraging creation and strengthening cultural relationships between China and the United States. 24. *Describe the impact you hope this project will have on your home community and/or your artistic field. (maximum 500 words): Through intensive study and immersion, I plan to further my practices of taiji and calligraphy, as well as create art, connect with the community, and learn Chinese culture and language. I will study taiji two days a week and calligraphy two days a week, both organized and carried out by the Yang School in Beijing. My remaining time will be spent creating art and connecting with the Beijing art community through the Red Gate Gallery. I will learn the Chinese language, connect with the culture through daily life in the Tuanjiehu neighborhood, explore Beijing, and have dinners with the Cuizhong San family. The impact of immersion in this foreign context will profoundly affect my artwork, and the intense studies of taiji and calligraphy will expediently expand my practice. Upon returning to Atlanta, my experiences in China will allow me to directly influence my home community. I am integrated with other artists in the city of Atlanta, working collaboratively on community art projects—sharing techniques, ideas, and knowledge. I work throughout the city with artists, musicians, and residents, enabling me to act as a cultural ambassador and to create awareness and possibility. I plan to teach taiji in my local community, holding open classes at The Secret Spot. Atlanta is an international city that grows in size and diversity daily. Following my residency in Beijing, I will be able to share my experiences and knowledge with this growing community, and specifically within the community of artists that call Atlanta home. 25. *Financial Requirements: Provide an itemized budget showing the total project expense (in US$), and specifying how much is being requested from the Asian Cultural Council. ACC supports only those costs associated with international airfare, local transportation, travel visas, accommodations, per diem, and research expenses. We are unable to provide support for full tuition costs and we do not fund secondary school or undergraduate study. Appendix B 26. Give the names and addresses of all other organizations to which you have also applied for assistance. Please inform us if you receive funding from other sources for your project. Institution: Harpo Foundation Anticipated Notification Date: 12/2016 27. *Will You Be Providing work samples? Yes Samples can include excerpts of your past work, performances, publications, etc., and should consist of no more than 25 images, 15 minutes of sound/video, and/or 15 pages of text. Please describe the significance of the work samples you are submitting, as well as your contribution to their creation: Appendix C 28. *Have you applied for a grant from ACC before? No If yes, please list the year(s) you have previously applied: not applicable 29. *Have you received funding from ACC before? No If yes, please list year(s) of previous funding: not applicable 30. *How did you hear of ACC? A peer. Appendix A Carl Janes’ Curriculum Vitae
b. 1973, based in Atlanta, GA EDUCATION BA Design, Clemson University College of Architecture 1996 Architecture, Humanities, Painting NY/Paris Program, Columbia University 1995 Architecture, Urban Design Clemson Architecture Center in Charleston 1994 SELECTED EXHIBITIONS & HAPPENINGS (*solo projects marked by asterisk) 2015 The BIG BANG, Outer Space Project, Atlanta, GA Forward Warrior!!, CSX Cabbagetown, Atlanta, GA Kulture Klash VIII, Charleston, SC On Inches, PoP Contemporary Art, Atlanta, GA 2014 Phoenix Festival, DeerBearWolf, Atlanta, GA Consumerism, Fay Gold Gallery, Atlanta, GA Bastille Day, pOp Gallery at Paris on Ponce, Atlanta, GA Forward Warrior!! CSX Cabbagetown, Atlanta, GA Snake Nation Arts Festival, Castleberry Hill, Atlanta, GA Art Gone Wild, Zoo Atlanta, Atlanta, GA Grand Opening, The Vendue Art Hotel, RLS Gallery, Charleston, SC Sapere Aude, Mammal Gallery, Atlanta, GA 2013 Mana, Art Basel, Miami, FL WynWild, Art Basel, Miami, FL *Lost and Found, music video premiere, Mammal Gallery, Atlanta, GA *Meet the Harold, The Secret Spot, Atlanta, GA Living Walls on Edgewood, Atlanta, GA Artlantis, Beep Beep Gallery, Atlanta, GA 2012 *Vote 4 JFK, The Secret Spot, Atlanta, GA *The Seven Phenomenon, Mellow Mushroom Permanent Installation, Washington DC *The DiscoBug, Mellow Mushroom Permanent Installation, Rogers, AR 2011 Taste II, Savannah, GA Kulture Klash VII, Charleston, SC *Fun Things, Mellow Mushroom Permanent Installation, West Ashley, SC 2010 Axiom Show, Edgewood, Atlanta, GA *DiscoCosmos, Mellow Mushroom Permanent Installation, Phoenix, AZ The Notebook Show, WonderRoot, Atlanta, GA 2009 Ones and Zeroes, EyeLevel Art, Charleston, SC Kulture Klash V, Charleston, SC Taste, Savannah, GA Found Objects Installations and Other Things, Margo Kaufman Gallery, Charleston, SC Kulture Klash IV, Charleston, SC 2008 Kulture Klash III, Charleston, SC Bog Man Puppet Show, The Stone, New York, NY Founding Curator, Guerrilla Cuisine, Charleston, SC Kulture Klash II, Charleston, SC 2007 New York International Film and Video Festival, screenings in NY and LA 2006 *the in between, Art Film Premiere, The American Theater, Charleston, SC partially funded by The Office of Cultural Affairs Charleston, SC 2005 De(Re)Construct, Eyeball Art Productions, North Charleston, SC 2004 *The Labyrinth, Piccolo Spoleto, Marion Square, Charleston, SC partially funded by The Office of Cultural Affairs Charleston, SC COLLECTIONS The Vendue Art Hotel Mellow Mushroom Mastercard The Office of Cultural Affairs Charleston, SC
Minor, Davy. “The Art of Carl Janes.” DeerBearWolf Vol 3. 25 July 2015 Cantrell, Paul. “Paris On Ponce has a new PoP Gallery.” ScoutMob . Web.10 Mar 2015 Brown, Joseph. “Wynwood Wall Art.” South Beach Magazine. 26 May 2014 Daniel, Diane. “Charleston, SC: a 3-day getaway.” The Boston Globe. 24 Feb 2013 Radford, Chad. “Spirits raise the roof in EAV.” Creative Loafing. Web. 3 July 2012 Paul, Peralte. “The Secret of “The Spot.” East Atlanta Patch. Web. 6 May 2012 Lea, Cullen. “Carl Janes creates another psychedelic space.” Charleston City Paper. 30 Mar 2011 Lindenbaum, Josh. “Atlanta Firm Responsible for Perhaps the Most Architecturally-Significant Mellow Mushroom Ever.” Curbed. Web. 25 Oct 2011 Jackson Curran, Erica. “Wakey Wakey.” Charleston City Paper. 12 Apr 2011 Curry, Joshua. “Art and Artists of Kulture Klash 4.” Charleston City Paper. 22 Apr 2009 Lawrence, Stratton. “Bowen’s Island still means something.” Dish. 18 Feb 2009 Young, Rob. “Guerrilla Cuisine.” The Post and Courier. 28 Feb 2008 Kramer, Julia. “An Artistic Review of Carl Janes’ First Independent Film.” The Charleston Crystal Ball. Web. Feb 2007 Thompson, Bill. “Local filmmakers to enjoy international exposure at festival.” The Post and Courier. 21 Dec 2006 Sharbaugh, Patrick. “Freeze Frame.” Charleston City Paper. 08 Nov 2006 Sharbaugh, Patrick. “Critics’ Picks Culture Art & Entertainment.” Charleston City Paper. 1 Mar 2006 Starland, Tom. “Sorting Out the Visual Arts.” Carolina Arts. May 2004 Saffer, Caroline. “Victim of a Maze.” Charleston City Paper. 26 May 2004 Appendix B Financial Requirements
(All amounts are in US Dollars.) In anticipation of traveling to Beijing, I have gathered all the available information from Red Gate Gallery and have researched the average costs of living, the costs of painting supplies, and the costs of taiji and calligraphy trainings sessions while in China. In order to travel from Atlanta to China, the average plane ticket is $1600. A visa to enter the country and stay for the duration of the residency is $140. Accommodations are arranged through the Red Gate Gallery and total $2051.87 a month, for a grand total of $8207.48 for four months. This includes a self-contained apartment situated “in very local neighborhoods allowing residents to experience the traditional and modern flavors of Beijing; in many cases . . . [being] the only foreigner on the block.” Per diem expenses are basic day-to-day living expenses, including food and transportation. They were figured through an estimate from Red Gate Gallery, interviews with former Beijing residents, and Internet research. Research expenses include the fees associated with studying taiji and calligraphy, as well as purchasing art equipment, such as paints, brushes, and canvases. I will be unable to fly with my equipment; therefore, it will be necessary for me make an initial purchase of brushes and canvases upon arrival. From that point on it will be paints that are purchased to create works of art throughout the residency program. The fees associated with taiji and calligraphy will be due each week. This comes to a grand total of $14,947.48: to live, work, create, explore, and learn for four months in a residency program in Beijing, China. Appendix C Work Samples and Descriptions All works, from conception to completion, are creations of Carl Janes.
4 feet x 5 feet, 10 inches Acrylic on mixed media and wood panel 
Using color that communicates and excites, I exercised a contemporary perspective of the ideas presented by Andy Warhol. I reimagined Warhol engaging with the world through social media.
3 feet x 3 feet Acrylic on mixed media and wood panel 
This painting is a reflection of the self as it concentrates and focuses, in order to navigate the challenges of the world. Color and texture stand out as movement and motion combine in the stroke, to create a finished form.
2 feet x 2 feet World Currency and acrylic on newspaper and wood panel 
With currency in a mandala-esque form, a reference to the center of consciousness and harmony, I explore the idea of One World, being spun and by an ancient Egyptian God communicating through the past into the future, uniting all people through all time.
3 feet x 3 feet Acrylic on mixed media and wood panel 
Exploring the idea of a future world of togetherness and understanding, this piece develops the concept of a postage stamp that could be mailed everywhere in the world.
12 inches World globe and U.S. currency 
Exploring the consciousness of the world today, I cut a classroom globe into the profile of the 1980s video game icon, PacMan, and filled the mouth with money arranged in mandala form.
12 feet x 10 feet Acrylic and spray-paint on concrete wall 
This large mural reinvents one of the founding fathers of the United States into an enlightened figure for our future world.
6 feet x 8 feet Acrylic and spray-paint on concrete block wall 
In a mural project for the community, I reinvented the Assyrian palace guardians. Two sit opposite one another, memorializing an ancient symbolic symbol that is being destroyed in the Middle East by power structures and political agendas. This piece communicates to a world that is losing its meaning, reminding us of the dawn of consciousness and the power of understanding. Directory: 2016 2016 -> Senate, No. 627 State of new jersey 217th legislature 2016 -> 2017 afoCo Landmark Scholarship Program 2016 -> Instructions for the Preparation of Camera-Ready Contributions to the Conference Proceedings 2016 -> Strategic Plan South Sudan Country Office Context 2016 -> Original: English 2016 -> Step student Scholarships for Year 10-13 2016 -> Resolution 2016 -> American bar association adopted by the house of delegates Download 72.54 Kb. Share with your friends:
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