GICB 2013 International Ceramic Workshop Online Entry open for Mentee Application

The 7th Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale 2013 International Ceramic Workshop MENTORING CAMP : SHORT-TERM RESIDENCY VENUE Online Entry open for Mentee Application

Accepting Voluntary Mentees to work with Renowned International Artists as Mentors The 7th Gyeonggi International Ceramic Biennale 2013 (GICB 2013) hopes to experiment with new and innovative ideas in ceramics by inviting well known artists around the world to support their creative activities simultaneously as developing the ceramic community of Icheon by collaborating with the local artists through the <International Ceramic Workshop: MENTORING CAMP>. In doing so it hopes to remain true to the main theme of GICB 2013 which is 'Community, With Me, With You, With Us'. It is an opportunity to motivate creative exchange through workshops taking place on the site and also an initiative to set a new educational paradigm for the GICB 2013. The first venue for the MENTORING CAMP is the <Short-Term Residency>. The invited artist, namely the mentor, and young mentees assemble as a group to conduct reciprocal mentoring sessions. The mentor will share with the mentees knowledge on ceramics, specialized experiences in the field in addition to exchanging information. The objective is for both the mentor and the mentee to learn from each other. Furthermore, it will be a great opportunity for establishing international network. The GICB 2013 once again opens its arena to the world to receive young artists who wish to participate as mentees in the MENTORING CAMP venue. This will be a lifetime opportunity  one that will change your outlook on art and ceramics forever!!!

■ Application Requirement  - Condition for Application: Open for anyone(both international and domestic artist)                                    creating artwork in the ceramic field  - Selected Number of Applicants: 24 in total  - Deadline for Application: From February 28 (THURS), 2013 until application closing date  - Method of Application: Only by Email                                 (please send all email applications to GICB2013@gmail.com)    ※ Download the official form found on the Korea Ceramic Foundation webpage       at www.kocef.org    ※ Complete the form and send by email    ※ The title of email for application must state: Mentoring Camp AIR_Applicants's Name     ■ Eligibility for Mentee Application  - No restrictions on age, nationality and gender  - Applicants must have majored or specialized in ceramics or ceramics related field.    Experience as a working artist must exceed 4 to 5 years.  - Fluency in English for communication is mandatory  - Passport must have legal permission to reside in a foreign country(Korea)    for more than 20 days   ■ About the International Ceramic Workshop Mentoring Camp  - Title: International Ceramic Workshop Mentoring Camp <Short-Term Residency>  - Duration: October 2(WED)~21(MON), 2013 (20 days)  - Place: Icheon Cerapia Residency Hall A Complex  - Program Outline:    ① 20 DAYS: 1 Team/1 Mentor and 3 Mentees        Team Setting: 1 Artist from the GICB 2013 Main Exhibition and 3 Mentees,                          working together for 20 days starting                          from October 2(WED) through to October 21(MON), 2013    ② 15 DAYS: 1 Team/1 Mentor and 3 Mentees        Team Setting: 1 Artist from the GICB 2013 Main Exhibition and 3 Mentees,                          working together for 15 days starting                          from October 2(WED) through to October 16(WED), 2013  - Objective of Venue     * Write mentor/mentee preference and list them in preferred order     * Collaborative working method between the mentor and the mentees is required     * Each team must follow the work plan set by the mentor for individual work and        collaborative group work  - GICB 2013 Support for Applicants     ① Provide information on accommodation for residing in Korea         ※Homestay Locations/Hosts(Gyeonggi Province Artists and Studios)     ② Meals(Lunch, Dinner)     ③ Work Space, Basic Materials     ④ Exhibition organized on behalf of participants     ⑤ Certificate verifying participation in the venue     ⑥ Filmed documentation on the venue     ⑦ Free Ticket to visit exhibitions and venues for the GICB 2013   ■ Information on Mentors     ① 20 DAYS       - Neil FORREST (Canada), Aikyu HAN (Korea), Hun Chung LEE (Korea)    ② 15 DAYS       - Moyo OKEDIJI (Nigeria), Takeshi HINIDA (Japan), Xiaofeng LI (China),         Vipoo SRIVILASA (Australia/Thailand), Kukuli VELARDE (Peru/USA)       ※ For detailed information on mentors please download the file         on the Korea Ceramic Foundation webpage at www.kocef.org.   ■ Submission of Application  - Mandatory Requirements    * Official Form for Participation, Plan for Residency, Portfolio    * 5 or more images of artworks, 3 exhibition catalogues, brochure and reviews      ※ The official form for participation can be found on the Korea Ceramic Foundation         webpage at www.kocef.org, please download and fill in the necessary requirements      ※ You can refer to the information file in PDF form to select your mentor.   ■ Final Selection  - Announcement Date: May, 2013  - Method of Announcement: Final announcement result will be presented    on our webpage and the selected participants will be notified individually by e-mail    ※ Applicants not selected for this venue will not be notified   ■ Points of Consideration  - All submitted information to the Korea Ceramic Foundation will not be returned.  - Airfare costs, accommodation fees, per diem for staying in Korea, travel insurance    must be covered by the applicant. The Korea Ceramic foundation is not responsible    for providing expenses for the above.   ■ For further information     GICB 2013 Seoul Office      MH 1113, 72-1, Sangsu-dong, Mapo-gu, Seoul      121-791 Republic of Korea      Tel: (+82) 02 3143 6903 Fax: (+82) 02 3143 6904      Webpage: www.kocef.org  Email: gicb2013@gmail.com      Facebook: www.facebook.com/GICBiennale          Blog: www.gicb2013.blogspot.kr