AVAM STUDIOS 2010, Madrid
Deadline: 4 December, 2009
This open call begins the AVAM STUDIOS programme for plastic and visual artists, which aims to facilitate the access of creators to work spaces in the city of Madrid, allowing them to perform their activity in affordable conditions and thereby responding to demand in the sector.
The initiation of this programme results from close collaboration between AVAM and Madrid City Council, through its Arts Department and EMVS, in order to provide creators with access to space which is specifically tailored to the production of artistic work.
The aim of this open call is to offer plastic and visual artists access to temporary studios and professional resources, thereby responding to the need to improve their working conditions.
The characteristics and conditions of the use of these studios are the following:
Location of studios: Avenida de Los Poblados s/n, esquina calle del doctor Tolosa Latour 23. 28041 Madrid.
Number of studios: 4
Size:
· Studio No. 1: 47 sq.m.
· Studio No. 2: 30 sq.m.
· Studio No. 3: 34 sq.m.
· Studio No. 4: 33 sq.m.
Features of each studio: electricity, natural light and central overhead white electric lighting, Wi-Fi internet connection, running water, heating and air conditioning, loading and unloading door (with the exception of Studio No. 4), door to common areas, basic furnishings (chest of drawers, armchair, stool, fixed table). User artists may install the necessary material and equipment for their work. Toilets and shower are located in an area common to the 4 studios.
Features of artists' technological resource area: this area is aimed, on request, at all artists, whether or not they are benefiting from the studios, who require the use or professional technological assessment to undertake their work. This area boasts the option of a specialised technician according to the timetable and conditions set by AVAM.
Period of use for each studio: a minimum of 3 months and a maximum of 1 year during the period between 15 January and 31 December, 2010.
Studio opening and closing times: Open continuously during mornings and afternoons from Monday to Saturday. To gain access for professional reasons on Sundays and public holidays and at unsociable hours, notification and justification is essential on the part of the artist, who must also obtain AVAM's specific authorisation.
Cost of studio use: Beneficiaries must defray the cost of the studios through a monthly payment to AVAM.
• Studio No. 1: 350 € / month
• Studio No. 2: 225 € / month
• Studio No. 3: 255 € / month
• Studio No. 4: 225 € / month
Payments will increase annually in accordance with the Retail Price Index.
AVAM STUDIOS offer a 10% discount to those artists who are AVAM members.
Electricity and water bills for each month will be added to the above prices.
Further Information
http://www.avam.net/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=215&Itemid=1
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