Lumen Atina Residency is a dedicated residency for artists and those working across disciplines who are interested in astronomy and light.
The residency brings together like-minded individuals to collaborate, make new work and carry out research in a relaxed, yet productive environment.
Staying on site, participants have the opportunity to create works responding to the variety of astronomical sights found there, to be showcased in exhibitions in Atina and London.
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Residency includes:
Shared Dorm Accommodation (2 weeks on site in Atina)
Large Shared Studio Space
Telescope Access (Celestron 114EQ, Unassisted)
Basic Darkroom (No Enlarger) in the Accommodation
Access to local Darkroom with Enlargers
Visit to Campo Cassino Observatory
Visit to Montecassino Abbey
Visit to Santa Maria Assunta
Visit to Local Observatory in Atina
Visit to CAMUSAC Gallery
Exhibition in Atina towards the end of the Residency
Exhibition in London, November 2017
Inclusion in Residency Publication
Additional Opportunity for 2017 - Solo Show in Lumen Crypt Gallery, London:
One artist from the residency will be selected for a Solo Show in the Lumen Crypt Gallery later in 2017.
Location:
The residency takes place in the peaceful village of Atina, situated 154km from Rome in the province of Frosinone-Lazio, which benefits from dark skies, natural beauty and is a great spot for viewing the Moon, stars and meteor showers.
Atina and local culture:
In the locale there are small local bars/restaurants, weekly food and clothes market, film screenings, plus the White Nights Festival and Festival of Fireworks will both be happening during the Residency.
Accommodation info:
The former Asilo (Italian for 'Nunnery') provides comfortable single sex dorms and large shared studio spaces in the rolling hills of a traditional agricultural village.
High quality food and drink can be bought very cheaply from local shops and bars, providing the option of eating out or cooking in the large shared kitchen.
We provide a relaxed and respectful atmosphere where residents can come and go as they please and feel free to socialise or work as it suits them.
Residency Application Deadline : 1st April 2017
Cost: £600.
Application process:
Applicants apply via the form on the website here:
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We don't expect applications to be fully-formed, perfect proposals - the main objective is to help us understand your ideas.