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PROGRAMS — Last Ship
About This Opportunity
The artist studios of Last Ship are situated opposite the UNESCO World Heritage temples of Khajuraho. The Viswanath temple built in 999 AD is right in front, less than 20 meters from Last Ship. Little known prehistoric and ancient historic sites in this region tell parts of a story more than 10,000 years old, of the Mughals, the Chandelas, going back to the Guptas, the Kushans, the Shungas and the Indo-Greeks all the way to prehistoric cave-dwellers, revealing secrets of the birth of the philosophies of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism and their common Tantric spiritual traditions. The artists of the residency are invited to have their own experience of this heritage, like the sadhus, aghoris, and mystics who make solitary pilgrimages through this region, called the most powerful tantric region in the world, in search of enlightenment.
Little known prehistoric and ancient historic sites in this region tell parts of a story more than 10,000 years old, of the Mughals, the Chandelas, going back to the Guptas, the Kushans, the Shungas and the Indo-Greeks all the way to prehistoric cave-dwellers, revealing secrets of the birth of the philosophies of Hinduism, Buddhism and Jainism and their common Tantric spiritual traditions.
The artists of the residency are invited to have their own experience of this heritage, like the sadhus, aghoris, and mystics who make solitary pilgrimages through this region, called the most powerful tantric region in the world, in search of enlightenment.
The Last Ship residency program is a one-of-a-kind experience of a history, nature and culture, hidden in the chaos and turmoil of contemporary India, and artists whose development would benefit the most from this experience are selected for the program.
Requirements
Application procedure
Applications should be emailed to jmilastship@gmail.com. They should include the following:
An artist's statement describing your work and motivations. What is important is what the artist stands to gain uniquely from Last Ship, and/or Khajuraho/Kalinjar.
Images of recent work, or extracts from video and/or other media, with captions.
A CV/Resume.
A statement describing your plans if offered the residency. These plans can be changed during the course of the residency.
Any other relevant documentation.
A cover sheet with name, contact address, email and telephone numbers, along with the preferred date of arrival in Khajuraho for the start of residency, and confirmation that you will stay in Khajuraho for the whole duration of their residency from six weeks to two months from that date.
What's Offered
Additional Resources
private furnished studio with a work sink and toilet, fully accessible 24/7, at Last Ship,
Each artist will be provided
A private furnished studio with a work sink and toilet, fully accessible 24/7, at Last Ship, less than 20 meters away from and in front of the 999 BC Viswanath Temple. The studios are part of the Last Ship space, along with a shared study/library, and other guest accommodations. They are also suited for sleeping over, with a couch/bed, and food available.
All day food and drink from our on site outdoor/indoor restaurant, coffeeshop and bakery.
A large room with a comfortable bed and attached toilet at the Last Ship farmhouse on our 2 acre farm about 20 minutes away from the residency. The farm has two shared bathrooms and a shared kitchen, with a lot of outdoor sitting space. This will be shared between the two or three artists of each program, so there is ample space.
A bicycle, and shared use of a car and driver, coordinated with other artists/guests (usually 2-3 others).
A dedicated artist page on Last Ship's website.
less than 20 meters away from and in front of the 999 BC Viswanath Temple.