pOp uP gallery Al-Zahra. 2013

18 04 2013

Culture Vultures presents

pOp uP gallery Al-Zahra - June 2013

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Every June a pOp uP gallery emerges in the heart of Fez’ ancient medina. This multi-faceted, bustling but tiny hanout (shop) presents exhibitions, local and international artists and show cases idiosyncratic happenings that feed the creative vitality and cultural noise of the immediate surroundings. Run by Jess Stephens, visual artist and creator of Culture Vultures, the Pop up space becomes more like a mini-art center, every season. While artists are invited to participate, the community are enticed.  C.V.’s Pop Up conjures up  think tank, meeting point, and cultural hub that contributes to the vibrancy and every day spectacle of the old medina, the soul of Fez.

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2013’s Pop up gallery will complement the Fez Festivals curated theme of Al Andaluz by presenting works influenced by a intercultural portfolio of artists and creations that embrace coexistence.  The program will include poetry readings, music happenings, spontaneity,  artisan/artist colaborations,2D art works and culture from every corner, with a contemporary slant on the Cordobian palace of 1000 years ago, Madinat al-Zahra.

Artists call out. Artists are invited to submit proposals for recitals, presentations, performances, talks, film screenings, micro concerts or exhibiting.

Deadline for applications May 1st.

e mail – culture.vulture1@rocketmail.com

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pOp uP Gallery Al Zahra

June 7 – 16th 2013.

Talla K’bira. Fez medina.

10 – 8 p.m.

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Artist and Writers Retreat at the Fes Festival of World Sacred Music

16 04 2013

Sacred Song – Sacred Story.

An artists and writers retreat in Conjunction with the Sacred Music Festival of Fez, from 7 – 15 of June. 2013

In January 2013 Australian Jan Cornall brought her first group of writers to Morocco on a 12 day journey from Fes to Marrakech via Cafe Tissardmine, an artist’s retreat near Erg Chebbi. With her company Writer’s Journey, Jan also runs annual retreats to Bali, Laos, Burma and Fiji.

Meme Morocco writers with Troopy

Jan and writers with the crew at Cafe Tissardmine

Two days in Fes was all she needed to know she wanted to come back as soon as possible.

Jan returns this June with another group of writers and artists in tow. Each morning her writing and creativity workshops will take their inspiration from afternoon and evening concerts at the Fes Sacred Music Festival.

Jan is inviting artists and writers of all genres: poets, songsters, novelists, travel writers, visual artists, performers, photojournalists; anyone who is interested in exploring the relationship between sound and voice, story and song, composition and structure as well as other synergies between music, art and writing craft.

The morning workshops will take place on the terrace at Riad Rcif, a wonderfully restored former palace in the heart of the Fes medina. Participants can stay at Riad Rcif or choose the budget option to arrange their own accommodation.

If you want to join Jan’s retreat it is important to book asap. All info here:http://www.writersjourney.com.au/journeys/singing-up-story-in-fes/

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Young Moroccan Musicians Competition

8 02 2013
Applicants call out

Applicants call out

On the 22nd of January the call for applications for Generation Mawazine was launched. The competition for young Moroccan musical talent is open until April the 13th.   Initiated in 2006 by the Association Morocco Cultures, artistic Generation Mawazine competition has now become one of the main springboards open to young Moroccan musical talent.

The aim of the competition is to encourage and support artistic creativity and to open up new horizons.

This competition aims to:

• discover young musical,

• to reveal new talents of Moroccan youth

• promote music in the spirit of the new Moroccan scene.

Philosophy Generation Mawazine incentive is to deviate from the reproduction and straightforward imitation of ancient styles: it calls for research to enrich musical creativity.

For more information go to

http://www.generationmawazine.ma


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Artists Call Out – AIR Sidi Ali

20 11 2012

 Musicians, magicicians, writers, film makers, photographers, performers, visual artists and others.

 

Culture Vultures calls for applications to be part of an artists residency project organized around the Sidi Ali Mousseem (festival) in January 2013.  Just outside of Meknes in North Morocco the Sidi Ali Mouseem takes place for one week of pilgrimage and ceremonies, starting on the commemoration of the birth of the Prophet Mohammed and going on, day and night, for a week.

 

A program of talks, interviews, presentations, and facilitation around this both Islamic and folkloric festival will be put on for a small group of artists in the neighboring town Moulay Idriss Zaroune. Six months after the Mousseem in collaboration with the French Insititut in Fez, the artists will present the works inspired by AIR Sidi Ali.

 

For more information see – http://culturevulturesfez.org/air-sidi-ali/

 


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French Institute Morocco, Artists Residencies. 2013

8 11 2012

Le collectif 47, Fez 2012

The French Institute in Morocco is setting up artist’s residencies, and has just sent out a call for applications. The Institute has 11 centres in Morocco and every one of them has something to offer in this field, from Tetouan to Agadir, El Jadida to Kenitra, Oujda to Marrakech, Essaouira to Meknes, Tangier, Rabat and Fes. The Institute sees itself as a cultural facilitator between France and Morocco, and with these residencies that can be artistic or intellectual, it aims to contribute towards the professionalization of such endeavours and to give value to the country’s artistic activities both here and abroad.

Priority will be given to Moroccans, though artists and intellectuals from elsewhere, particularly French-speaking countries, will be considered. The mission is to bring attention to the artists who will enrich their environment and share their knowledge with the public. On offer is transport, lodging and a small per diem, and the residencies will begin in January and again in September 2013.

Photo by resident artist Megumi Matsubara

In Fes, the residency is open to multi-disciplinary artists throughout the year. It is situated at Dar Batha, the French Institute’s beautiful traditional house in the medina. It’s a wonderfully quiet space that is perfect for creating something special. There are several rooms available in which to work, and the artist are housed here, too. The Institute envisages this residency as being particularly relevant for cross-cultural work between Moroccan and foreign artists. Equipment available at Dar Batha includes sound, lighting, a Pleyel piano, a dance floor and an exhibition hall measuring 10x6m.

More information and application forms are available at http://www.ambafrance-ma.org/residences-artistiques and applications should be made, with supporting portfolio, before 15 November for the January residency, and in April for the September dates.

 http://www.institutfrancaisfes.com/

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Call for Nominations: Performing Arts Ensembles from Morocco, Pakistan, Tunisia, and Vietnam

16 10 2012

The Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs at the U.S. Department of State, in partnership with New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA), calls for nominations of performing arts ensembles from Morocco, Pakistan, Tunisia, and Vietnam for the second round of Center StageSM.  By bringing international performing arts ensembles to tour the U.S., Center StageSM  builds cultural awareness, develops long-lasting relationships between people, and enhances mutual understanding.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Artist Selection Criteria:

  • Demonstrate high artistic quality and accomplishment.
  • Have an interest in engaging with U.S. communities, including youth, through public and in-school performances, workshops, discussions, artist-to-artist exchanges, and social events.
  • Are comprised of two to nine ensemble members (artists and staff) living in one of the countries listed above.
  • Have previous touring experience but have rarely been seen in the U.S.
  • Have an ability to communicate electronically via email and/or Skype, and a working knowledge of English and/or access to translators.

Nominations of ensembles working in contemporary forms are strongly encouraged.

Deadline: November 15, 2012 (tours will take place in 2014).
More information: www.centerstageUS.org.

Center StageSM is made possible by the U.S. Department of State’s Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs, administered by the New England Foundation for the Arts in cooperation with the U.S. Regional Arts Organizations.  Additional funding for Round 1 tours in 2012 comes from the Asian Cultural Council, the Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, and the Doris Duke Foundation for Islamic Art. General management is provided by Lisa Booth Management, Inc.


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Mandala on Essaouira Beach – Call out

2 08 2012

Sunday – 05/08/2012  - 11am
on the beach, in front of Chalet de la Plage Cafe

THE WORD “MANDALA” IS A SANSKRIT WORD, LOOSELY TRANSLATED TO MEAN “CIRCLE”.  THE MANDALA APPEARS IN ALL ASPECTS OF LIFE: THE CELESTIAL CIRCLES WE CALL EARTH, SUN AND MOON, AS WELL AS CONCEPTUAL CIRCLES OF FRIENDS, FAMILY AND COMMUNITY.
LETS MAKE OUR COMMUNITY REAL BY MAKING THE EPHEMERAL!!  
COME ALONG AND HELP US CREATE A LARGE SAND MANDALA ON ESSAOUIRA BEACH JUST BELOW CHALET DE LA PLAGE CAFE.  WE WILL CO-CREATE A PIECE OF EPHEMERAL PUBLIC ART….JUST FOR THE FUN OF IT AND  INVITE OUR ONLOOKING COMMUNITY TO BUILD WITH US.  NO ARTISTIC SKILL IS NEEDED, JUST A WILLINGNESS TO HAVE FUN AND MAKE SIMPLE SHAPES, LINES AND SWIRLS FROM WET SAND, SEAWEED, STICKS, ROCKS, STONES, ETC…….THE END PRODUCT BEING A BEAUTIFUL AND MEMORABLE SHARED ART EXPERIENCE.
I WILL MARK OUT A CENTRAL POINT AND FOUR CORNER LINES TO GUIDE THE CONCENTRIC PATTERNS CREATED IN TEAMS OF TWO PEOPLE PER RING.  BRING WITH YOU: FRIENDS AND FAMILY, ANYTHING YOU MAY LIKE TO USE TO HELP YOU DIG, A BAG FOR COLLECTING BEACH DEBRI, YOUR VIDEO/STILL CAMERA, A SUNHAT/SUNSCREEN.  OF COURSE IF THE TIDE IS IN WE MAY HAVE TO MOVE UP THE BEACH TO FIND A LARGER WORK AREA.  ALSO, IF YOU ARE CURIOUS, GOOGLE “MANDALA” OR “BAILEY CUNNINGHAM” OR “LANDART” FOR EXAMPLES AND IDEAS.
Colleen Cassar

Roam Like Queens
Womens’ Travel – Morocco

Rose des Vents – Centre de Mouvement Culturel

Essaouira

 

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