RESPONSIBLE INSTITUTION
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| name of institution: |
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Fondation Château Mercier |
| address: |
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case postale 403 |
| PO box (post office box): |
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| postcode, city: |
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3960 Sierre |
| canton: |
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Wallis |
| country: |
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Schweiz |
| phone: |
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+41 (0)27 452 23 23 |
| fax: |
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| email: |
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fondation@chateaumercier.ch |
| website: |
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STUDIO
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| name of studio: |
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Villa Ruffieux |
| address: |
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Av. Mercier Molin 9 |
| postcode, city: |
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3960 Sierre |
| canton: |
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Wallis |
| phone: |
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+41 (0)27 456 72 10 |
| email: |
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| website: |
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www.chateaumercier-residence.ch/ |
| geographical location, how to get there: |
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small city | train (1 hour from Lausanne | 3 hours from Milano) |
| language area: |
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| number of studios: |
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2 |
| rooms, description: |
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The villa Ruffieux consists of the following premises: Ground floor: living room, wintergarden, office, kitchen 1st floor: a studio, an office, toilet 2nd Floor: 3 bedrooms, a bathroom |
| exists since: |
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2011 |
| remarks: |
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Each resident must carry out the project in collaboration with a local partner designated by the Foundation of the castle Mercier, according to the chosen discipline (performing arts, visual arts, music, literature, heritage, dance, etc. .. .). The management of the Castle Foundation Mercier is available to candidates to guide them to the appropriate field partner, according to proposed projects. |
CONTACT
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| name: |
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Benoit Antille |
| phone: |
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+41 27 452 23 23 |
| email: |
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air.villaruffieux@gmail.com |
COSTS/ADDITIONAL GRANT
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| costs for residents: |
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none |
| additional grant: |
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An additional contribution may be granted occasionally, depending on the projects for the materials needed for their implementation |
| amount: |
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CHF 1’500.00/month |
| financed by: |
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the foundation and the canton Wallis |
ALLOCATION OF THE STUDIO, CONDITIONS
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| allocation by: |
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Foundation Board of Château Mercier The selection of residents is carried out 2 times a year by a committee of 3 to 5 persons designated by the Board of Trustees of the Château Mercier. |
| appilcants: |
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The residence is open to all professional artists, regardless of age or nationality. Applications must be sent by “email” only to: fondation@chateaumercier.ch. They must contain the following: • CV of the candidate • Photos, illustrations in PDF format of the work of the candidate • Description of the project proposed by the applicant • Description of intent with the local partner • Validation of the local partner It must demonstrate a minimum proficiency in French and also English or German. During the period of residence, he must attend a meeting with the public in the region, particularly with young people. The resident must have a civil responsibility insurance as well as a health and accident insurance. |
| art disciplines: |
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visual arts, music, literature, theater, cinema, but can also host researchers or scientists working in the field of wine or natural heritage |
| age: |
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without restriction |
| duration of stay: |
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1-4 months |
COSTS, HOW THE STUDIO IS FINANCED
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| rent, extra charges: |
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the foundation Château Mercier and the canton Wallis |
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