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Maldives Artists Residency Scheme
Location: Maldives: Male
Program Duration: 5-8 weeks, 9-12 weeks, 3-6 months (includes high school academic semester abroad)
Typical Duration of Program: 5-8 weeks
Dates: Ongoing
Volunteer Maldives
http://www.volunteermaldives.com
2rd Floor Unimoo Building Orchid Magu Male, Maldives
Call Us
Phone: 00960 3300609 00960 7976656 00960 7971279
Fax: 00960 3300609
Description
National Art Gallery, Maldives has been planning a series of artist residencies between Maldivian and international artists. The aim and objective of these residencies are firstly, to support Maldivian and International artists through the facilitation of an environment conducive to creativity, and secondly to facilitate the exposure of Maldivian culture, environment and geography through the work of artists to specific target audiences including art and culture enthusiasts, academics, art collectors, museums and galleries as well as tourists and potential travelers to the country.
The aim is also to align the promotion of Maldivian artists and visual culture, through:
* Work produced in, and work that depicts different aspects of Maldivian culture and traditions, geography and environment, etc.
* Work produced by Maldivian artists, etc.
Please contact us if you are an artist of any discipline who would like to apply for a residency here in the Maldives. Volunteer Maldives will work with your application together with the Arts Council and tourism outlets, who will act as sponsors in order to secure your placement.
Qualifications
None
Languages
- English
Cost in US$:
1,400
Cost Include Description:
Credit Available
no
Volunteer Types
- Arts
- Community Development
- Culture
- Eco-tourism
- Economic Development
- Education
- Environment
- Painting
- Popular Education
Age Range
18 - 65This Program is open to
Worldwide Participant.
Typical Living Arrangements
- Apartment/Flat
- Guest House
- Home-stays
Participants Travel to Maldives
Independently
Application Process Involves
- Resume
- Written Application
Typically The Application Process Time is
1 - 3 monthsVolunteer Maldives's Mission Statement
A core set of values guide everything we do at the forefront of that vision is the desire and commitment to make sure all volunteer projects are of an immense benefit, and sustainable to the small island communities we work closely with. For the volunteers, we endeavor to ensure the valuable time given by them provides a fulfilling and unforgettable experience that they'll carry with them throughout their lives.
Year Founded
2010
