Register for UTLYSNING: RURAL MOVEMENTS RESIDENS #2 - I RÖRELSE

About RURAL MOVEMENTS 
Rural Movements is a three year long regional dance residency which will establish and develop itself in Värmland during 2021-2023. The purpose of the
initiative is to strengthen the ongoing development of dance and support existing and new arenas for public gatherings in the countryside.

RURAL MOVEMENTS is a collaboration between Riksteatern, Region Värmland, Riksteatern Värmland, Kultur på landsbygd and Alma Löv Museum of Unexp. Art.

Two residencies are organized within Rural Movements during spring 2021:

• Open Call: Rural Movements Residency #1 - Dansbanan 
• Open Call: Rural Movements Residency #2 - In Motion 

Task
Two artists, including a choreographer or dancer, are invited to explore what can arise in the encounterbetween their art forms in a local context. The residency will start together with the opening of Alma Löv museum of Unexp. Arts annual summer exhibition and explores movement: movement in the artist´s own artistry, social movement, movements in nature, movement between places, bodies, humans, art, etc. By putting something in movement we change the place where we are while simultaneously the place changes us.

The purpose is to give space for different artistic practices to meet and to develop in a communal process arising from a program of activities, conversations, and workshops in and around Alma Löv Museum of Unexp. Art. From the shared experiences in the meeting between the place and the program, the artists will have the opportunity to sketch ideas for different art projects which could develop together with the surrounding area. The residency´s format is open and gives artists and the surrounding community opportunities to find meeting points which can create new movements.

During the residency there will be opportunities for public gatherings and activities to test ideas and explore methods. The residency will finish with an open showing in line with the relevant restrictions.Together with Alma Löv Museum of Unexp. Art there may also be possibilities to exhibit/show the results of the residency at Alma Löv Museum of Unexp. Arts exhibition 2022.

Read more about the residency here: https://www.riksteatern.se/forening/riksteatern-varmland/dansresidens/

The residency offers:

• Compensation fee 60 000 sek + vat (F-tax is obligatory) and production costs
• Housing 
• Workspaces for public gatherings
• An introduction to local organizations and stakeholders
• Hosting and project advice

Who can apply?
Choreographers and artists from other practices who will collaborate during the residency in a common process can apply. There is also a possibility to apply as a duo as a choreographer or dancer and an artist.

Time Period
The residency will take place during two different periods, totalling five weeks during summer and autumn 2021. First, a week from the 18th of June - 25th of June together with Alma Löv Museum of Unexp. Arts opening on the 19th of June, and then four weeks between the 20th of September - 17th of October 2021. The artists of the residency and the Rural Movements artistic project director can also discuss the time plan and arrange another agreement.

Practical Information
During the residency, the artists will live and work in Östra Ämtervik at Residency Gunnerud. Sjösala community hall is the main workplace and stage. The artists of the residency will also have access to both Alma Löv Museum of Unexp. Art during the museum´s opening hours and to an adaptable and portable dancefloor which can be used as a stage, platform, dividers or other spatial purposes. During 2021 the dance floor will be on the grounds of Alma Löv Museum of Unexp. Art.

From Residency Gunnerud it is a 20 minute walk to Sjösala where one can find a convenience store. It is advantageous to have a car and licence during the residency for increased freedom of movement. Transport to and from the local train station at the beginning and end of the residency can be arranged.

Decision 
The application must arrive at Rural Movements no later than midnight on April 30th. Applicants can
expect a reply to be sent by the 15th of May. Decisions will be made with the consultation of a selection group consisting of representatives of the partners and the community.