About the JATKA Project
Established in 2004, Jatkaproject is a non-profit contemporary art organisation based between the Czech Republic and London. The Czech site, a disused abattoir or ‘jatka’, in the UNESCO town of Cesky Krumlov, is formed of 12 rooms with original features of stables, production and refrigeration rooms that act flexibly as studio, exhibition and living space. The London site is home to the archive of past events and artist portfolios and serves as an exhibition space.
On the curatorial residency programme, each year a curator will programme a series of events and exhibitions that encourages discussion and exchange of ideas between international and local practitioners. Artists and architects are invited to live and make work on the site, responding to the new context. The residency will usually result in an exhibition that is accompanied by activities such as talks, screenings and workshops, in order to present audience with international artists and their practice.
The exhibition space accommodates up to 8 artists working on site at any one time, and the curatorial resident should create a programme that lasts between 8 –16 weeks to include the summer months.
The Jatkaproject Archive takes its physical form at the premises in London, and additionally forms a large part of the Jatkaproject website (www.jatkaproject.com). The archive serves to document the project between the two sites, creating an up to date portfolio for each of the participants involved with Jatkaproject.
JATKA Project has the following aims:
- To provide opportunities for curators in the early stage of their careers with the space and time to develop an ambitious programme of exhibitions and events
- To promote the development and appreciation of contemporary art in an evolving art scene through a series of exhibitions, talks, publications and workshops
- To develop a resource that includes visual and theoretical material from past and forthcoming projects in the form of an archive based at the site and online
Curatorial Residency
Jatkaproject offers a curatorial residency that includes six weeks of working time at the Jatkaproject site in Czech Republic. The time frame is to include a finalised exhibition that is open to the public for a minimum of one week. the Curatorial Resident will assist the Directors in the selection of works for a follow-up exhibition in London.
The Curatorial programme includes:
• 9 large spaces for studios and exhibitions on the Jatka site
• accomodation for up to 8 people
• Support from the Directors that includes advice about funding and marketing in the Czech Republic
• A built-in exchange programme at the Meet Factory in Prague for selected artists for up to 2 weeks
• Input into the annual Jatkaproject publication
• An individual section within the Jatkaproject Archive
Application Guidelines
Applicants should send
• a curatorial proposal that includes:
• A clear definition of the theme/concept of the proposal
• Details of participants CV’s and press including images
• Outline of a publicity and audience development plan
• Time line of project production
• Budget
• Funding and resources
• Monitoring and evaluation strategy
• a CV
• a PDF formatted file of previous projects.
Send to: info@jatkaproject.com
For further enquiries please contact
Sarah Purchase: sarah@jatkaproject.com
Deadline for application 5th April 2009
JATKA Project Curatorial Residency 2009
The JATKA Project offers young curators studio and exhibition space in the Czech Republic to curate ambitious projects each year beginning in June.
Projects should last between 4-16 weeks at the JATKA Project site.
Curator in Residnce 2008 | Sarah Purchase
PR Leslie Goosey
Web developer Vincent Van Uffelen
Curator in Residence Sarah Purchase
Director Larissa Hadjio
Design works by Sarah Gottlieb