ARKANE-AFRIKA, International Exhibition of the Art of Africa
1. We have the pleasure to come towards you to suggest joining the session of artistic residence organized by the Association ARKANE. Our ARKANE association, militant association for the art and the sharing of the immaterial heritage of Africa, schedules an artistic residence these next days (Octobre-Novembre on 2018).
The artistic residence takes place at the moment at Sidi Bouknadel (Casablanca - Kenitra, Morocco). The works realized in residence are intended to be exposed within the framework of the events dedicated to the 4th edition of “ARKANE-AFRIKA”, International Exhibition of the Art of Africa, which takes place over several months, in touring in several places and Festivals of Pan-African and international diaspora scales:
- To Dakhla in International FIMA festival of Fashion of Africa from 21 till 24 November 2018
Information: in partnership with FIMA, the association ARKANE, for the promotion of the art and the saving of the cultural heritage, organize:
“ARKANE AFRIKA-DAKHLA”, special edition dedicated in homage to the big artist African stylist ALPHADI.
This exhibition of the contemporary art of Africa calls more than 50 African artists to present more than oeuvres 70 of art.
The event will be held from 21 till 24 November 2018, to Dakhla (Sahara), in concomitance with the FIMA-DAKHLA, International Festival of the African Fashion, introduced by Alphadi to Dakhla,
For that purpose we shall wish to associate you with this big show with high civic connotation and citizenship.
- To Khouribga, International Festival of the Pan-African Cinema in December, 2018
+ more information to come.
2. The Residence Arkane offers to the artists a privileged space of meetings, creation, broadcasting and mediation in the service of the artistic and cultural projects.
The residence ARKANE addresses to international, multidisciplinary artists, who practice in the sphere of the contemporary art, whether it is in the field of the painting, of the sculpture, the design, the installation, etc. …
The artists practicing for at least five years, can apply for a working period in residence. The taken care stays are between 1 week or more according to necessity of the project.
The artists invited by the association Arkane have the opportunity to present and to realize several artistic works within a multicultural environment rich in diversity and in plural and qualitative meetings.
The artists selected and admitted in residence ARKANE will benefit from diverse services, in particular:
· Travel/taken care Flight
· Access to the apartment of residence.
· Half Pension - or Full, according to the convention
· Access to a center/workshop of multidisciplinary creation
· Put at the disposal of products, supplies, materials and accessories necessary for the creation (as far as possible and subject to available tools and material.)
· logistic Support brought by the members of the association
The Arkane association makes a commitment to reserve the best visibility possible for the works of the artist invited in residence through the cycle of exhibitions organized by the association and the tools of promotions which will be realized for that purpose.
3. If you are interested in the participation in this residence which starts from next week , please send us very quickly a presentation of your work, then we will send you the application form to return us duly completed.
Thank you also to specify us quickly your country of departure for the reservation of your flight, as well as the necessity or not to obtain an Entrance visa for Morocco, because the procedure takes time and requires that we get you documents of official invitation.
4. Do not hesitate to follow the following links to discover who is our Arkane association, as well as the events recently organized by the association; the most recent event being the 4th edition of ” ARKANE AFRIKA “: international Exhibition of the Art of Africa in Casablanca.
Page Facebook Association Arkane : https://www.facebook.com/arkane.maroc/
Page Evènement Arkane Afrika - Facebook : https://fr-fr.facebook.com/events/982441765291890/
Album Photo Arkane Afrika 4ème Édition Casablanca Octobre 2018: https://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.1037458403094473&type=1&l=5e241185a6
Youtubes Channel: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvCRyzb5yikjNPR42RALmfg/videos
Twitter / Instagram: #ArkaneAfrika #AssociationArkane
Website => under construction
Mail: association.arkane@gmail.com
We matter on your invaluable implication to make a success together of this beautiful initiative.