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Jersey-based artists are being offered the chance to take their talent across the Channel thanks to a Government initiative with the Département d’Ille-et-Vilaine in France.
One local artist will run a residency catering to students aged 11 to 15 within a secondary school in the Saint Malo region between March and June 2024.
The chosen artist – who must be Jersey-based, irrespective of birthplace, and aged 18 or over – can practise any form of art. French language skills are beneficial but not compulsory.
Working within a French school offers the opportunity for the artist to spark creativity and dialogue within the students, whilst honing their own artistic processes.
Pictured: The residency will take palce in the Saint Malo region between March and June 2024.
The call for local artists runs until 10 August 2023, after which a pre-selection of candidates will take place between 11 and 14 August.
The initial judging will involve members of the Arts, Culture and Heritage (ACH) and Bureau des Iles Anglo-Normandes (BIAN) teams.
The shortlisted artists' files will be shared with Ille-et-Vilaine by 18 August.
From September to October 2023, Ille-et-Vilaine will introduce the selected artists to interested 'collèges'.
The chosen artist and collège will connect, initially online and then in person, to shape the residency together. Once all details are agreed upon, a contract will be signed, paving the way for the residency to begin.
Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture Deputy Kirsten Morel said: “The Government is incredibly proud of the strengthening of our relationship with our French neighbours and schemes like this show the benefits of our dual commitment.
Pictured: Minister for Economic Development, Tourism, Sport and Culture Deputy Kirsten Morel.
“A Jersey artist in residence will showcase our island talent to a new audience of children, their parents, and their community across the region surrounding Saint Malo.
“I encourage all artists, regardless of background and art form to apply. We have such a diverse community of artists in Jersey and it would be great for the judges to see that.”
The Government of Jersey will pay for day-return ferry travel for the artist to St Malo, which will avoid accommodation costs.
The artist will be paid £60 per hour spent in contact with the students, as well as a daily food allowance of £25.
If the first exchange is a success, the next step will be to host a French artist in a Jersey school.
To register your interest in this residency, email creativeisland@gov.je with a PDF of the following information in the order provided below.
It must have your:
CV (1 page maximum)
cover letter (1 page maximum)
portfolio (5 pages maximum)
It's important that you clearly state your level of French and of any previous experience working with children.
The deadline for applications is 10 August 2023.
More information can be found online HERE.
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