Mister Miyagi – Curating Tomorrow 2006 – Application Form

Completing the Form - Instructions

Please make sure you read ALL the instructions for completing this form before sending it!!

  1. Please fill in this downloaded form and return it to BOTH AND via email as an attachment
  2. Or, alternatively, Answer ALL questions in a blank email and send this to BOTH AND
  1. Applications will not be accepted unless ALL sections and questions have been answered.
  1. You need to fill in the form in Dutch AND English. If Dutch is your first language, select ONE of the questions in the “You, The Curator” Section and answer it in English. If you choose English for most of your answers, answer ONE question in Dutch in the “You, the Curator Section”. Do not worry too much about spelling or grammar when answering in a language that is not your first language. We need to see that you have a reasonable level of bilingualism because A) the programme is conducted in English and Dutch B) English is the most widely used language in the field of international curatorial practice.
  1. Please check that you will be available on ALL the required dates (For example, that these do not clash with work or college commitments), as they cannot be changed for this year’s programme.
  1. Please note that ALL communication including initial offers of a place will be made via email.
  1. If you have any queries regarding the application process, please contact MAMA in the first instance.

About You

Name:

Address:

Contact telephone no/s:

Contact email:

Date of birth:

Are you currently a student? Yes/No

Have you graduated in the last 3 years? Yes/No

If you are a student or have graduated in the last three years, please give details of the institution, the subject you studied and the (expected) graduation year below.

You, The Curator(Please Answer ALL questions observing the word limits)

  1. Name three contemporary artists whose work you admire or find interesting. Select ONE and explain what it is that you think is important or interesting about his or her work. (Max 700 words)
  1. Give the details of an exhibition or project you recently saw that impressed or inspired you. Give details, name, location etc. Who was the curator and can you explain in what way the show/project was inspiring or interesting? (Max 700 words)
  1. Give details (Name, artists, location, curator/s) of 3 other shows you have seen in the last 6 months.
  1. Give a brief outline of a project or exhibition you would like to make. (Max 700 words)
  1. In your opinion, what do you think are the main roles of a curator? (Max 250 words)

Declaration

I certify that the information in this form is being sent by the person named above

I certify that I have written the application myself and that the content is not the intellectual property of another person

I certify that the information is accurate to the best of my ability

I declare that, if successful, I am able to travel to Rotterdam and attend all workshops and commit other reasonable time to the project in line with the programme information published on Mama’s website.

Thank you for your application. MAMA will contact successful applicants using the email you have given above by 21st May 2006 More detailed information on the programme will be sent to successful applicants.