“Kajang Community Art Carnival 2008” is an event held in conjunction with New Era College 10th Anniversaries Celebration. The event curated by Dr. Wong Oi Min will happen in May and June 2008. Artists from different art practices will be invited to become “artists in school” in kindergarten, primary schools and secondary schools in Kajang. Artists will work together with students in schools to create a work together that will be presented on 7th of June in the form of a mobile pageant. Joining this event is the renowned Puppet Theatre PUK from Japan. 2 puppet artists from the theatre company will collaborate with children from local schools in Kajang.
Currently, the “Kajang Community Art Carnival 2008” is calling for submissions for the “Artist in School” project. 4 local artists from respective practices, that is visual arts, music and dance will be selected by a selection committee comprises of the curator and representatives from participating school. Any artists that was born, grew up, living in or has other relations with the Kajang community are welcome to send in applications.
Selected artists will be working daily with school children from 23rd May to 6th June 2008. Artist Honorarium will also be provided.
For application, please fill in the application form and mail the application together with curriculum vitae and sample of works to New Era College. Application form could be get from New Era College or download from http://artcarnival08.blogspot.com.
Residents of Kajang are also urged to participate and sponsor this event that brings art to local community. For enquiries, please contact (03)8739-2770 (ext. 6231) or e-mail to artcarnival08@gmail.com
No comments:
Post a Comment