Jersey-based artists, here’s a great chance to leap across the Channel. Thanks to an initiative by the Département d’Ille-et-Vilaine in France, a place is being secured for a Jersey artist within their established ‘collège’ residencies.
This French department runs artist residencies within their secondary schools (collèges), catering to students aged 11 to 15, encouraging creative exploration and fostering a dialogue between cultural and pedagogical realms (click here for further details).
Your role
As the chosen artist, you’ll craft an artistic journey for and with a class of French students.
While imparting your knowledge and techniques, you will witness the transformative power of art on the young minds. This engagement not only allows the students to actively delve into artistic practices but also offers you, the artist, an opportunity to innovate your creative process in an enriching academic environment.
Location and timing
The setting will be a collège in the scenic region of St Malo, with the precise school to be confirmed. The residency will unfold around March and June 2024, entailing about 20 hours of contact time, typically spread over 20 weeks.
Compensation
A stipend of £60 per hour spent in contact with the students. Each day you dedicate to the collège will also attract a £25 food allowance. Moreover, the Government of Jersey will shoulder the cost of your ferry travels to St Malo. At this stage, it is planned for artist to make daytrips to St Malo, which would avoid accommodation costs.
Selection process
The selection will be a cooperative effort between the Government of Jersey and the Département d’Ille-et-Vilaine. After expressing your interest, a pre-selection will be made. Should you be successful, you’ll have a digital and an in-person meeting with the collège, to jointly develop the project.
Following the finalisation of residency details with all parties, a legal contract will be signed.
Who can apply
We’re looking for artists who fit the following profile:
- Currently based in Jersey, irrespective of birthplace
- Practising any form of art
- Aged 18 or above
- Previous experience with children is a plus
- French language skills are beneficial but not compulsory. Non-French speakers with a keen interest can also apply as the collège may facilitate an English language residency.
- A DBS check will be necessary if selected, but is not needed to apply.
How to apply
Bear in mind, all residency details remain to be finalised.
To register your interest, please email to creativeisland@gov.je a single PDF containing your CV (1 page maximum), cover letter (1 page maximum), and portfolio (5 pages maximum), in that order. Deadline: 10th August 2023.
Your CV must clearly indicate your level of French and any experience working with children.
