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COAST SALISH ARTIST CULTURAL EXCHANGE IN DENMARK

 

 

 

A Partnership between Muckleshoot Tribal Council & Scan Design Foundation
Are you a passionate artist who has experience in practicing wood working, carving, basketry/weaving? Are you an enrolled member of the Muckleshoot Tribe over the age of 21? Would you like the opportunity to work with an internationally recognized artist on an innovative new public art project to be installed in the Northwest this year? Are you interested in learning about Nordic art, culture, mythology and story-telling, and reciprocate by sharing selective Coast Salish artistic traditions? Do you have the capacity to travel to Denmark this spring or fall?
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If you answered yes to the above, we invite you to apply for an artist exchange, sponsored by Seattle-based Scan Design Foundation, whose mission is to advance Danish American relations, and administered by the Muckleshoot Tribal Council. We are looking for someone to represent Muckleshoot and the craft of Salish artistic traditions. This artist exchange includes an all-expenses paid residency for up to 10 days in Roskilde, Denmark. 
Applications are due Monday, February 6th, 5:00pm.
PROJECT DETAILS
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About the Project
Renowned Danish environmental artist, Thomas Dambo, is being commissioned to create several large-scale Nordic Troll-like sculptures. Fashioned entirely out of recycled materials, the art installations turn trash into treasured trolls who tell a tale of protecting nature and honoring our land. To date, two dozen Dambo trolls have appeared in several states in the U.S. – in addition to his troll installations in Puerto Rico, Europe, China, South Korea, Chile, Australia, and of course, his home in Denmark.  See www.thomasdambo.com for more information about the artist and his sculptures that have captured the imagination of young and old alike.
For this project, the NW Nordic Troll sculptures will be sited in several public spaces around the Puget Sound and one in Portland, OR. Thomas pre-fabricates parts of the sculptures in his studio in Denmark and then they are shipped to their installation site for final assembly that involves the local community. He and his team will be in the Northwest in July and August 2023 to install the series of sculptures. They will be unveiled consecutively and will be discovered via a planned scavenger hunt process.
What is Being Offered
A chance to provide input to and collaborate with Thomas Dambo and his team of master artists during the formative stage of the project development phase.
The opportunity to travel to the Dambo workshop/studio in Roskilde, Denmark (approx. one hour from Denmark’s capital city, Copenhagen).
Residency dates: April 1 - May 15, alternatively, Sept 5 - Oct 15, 2023
Return airfare on coach via Iceland Air.
Accommodation and meals for 7-10 days.
An honorarium of $5,000* at the conclusion of the residency.
(*If more than one artist, the honorarium is shared) 
Eligibility & Criteria
Currently enrolled member of the Muckleshoot Tribe.
21 years+, all genders.
A practicing artist in wood working, carving, or basketry/weaving.
An individual or a collaborative team of two can apply.*
(*If more than one artist, the honorarium is shared) ‍
Must have a valid passport to travel.
Must have exceptional skills in communicating verbally and written, collaborating with others, and be comfortable in participating on team projects.
Application Process & Deadline
Submit your application by email to Sean Daniels (sean.daniels@muckleshoot.nsn.us) by Monday, February 6th, 5:00pm.
Please include: 
A one-page response expressing why you think you are a good candidate to represent the Muckleshoot Tribe to be considered for this opportunity.
Up to 5 images (.jpegs preferred) of your recent work as examples of your craft. 
The selected artist or team of artists will be required to actively participate with the project team. They will be expected to write a report and share their reflections of their experience to the Tribal Council and community via the Muckleshoot Messenger. 
Late applications cannot be considered.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY EMAIL

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A Partnership between Muckleshoot Tribal Council & Scan Design Foundation

Are you a passionate artist who has experience in practicing wood working, carving, basketry/weaving? Are you an enrolled member of the Muckleshoot Tribe over the age of 21? Would you like the opportunity to work with an internationally recognized artist on an innovative new public art project to be installed in the Northwest this year? Are you interested in learning about Nordic art, culture, mythology and story-telling, and reciprocate by sharing selective Coast Salish artistic traditions? Do you have the capacity to travel to Denmark this spring or fall?

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If you answered yes to the above, we invite you to apply for an artist exchange, sponsored by Seattle-based Scan Design Foundation, whose mission is to advance Danish American relations, and administered by the Muckleshoot Tribal Council. We are looking for someone to represent Muckleshoot and the craft of Salish artistic traditions. This artist exchange includes an all-expenses paid residency for up to 10 days in Roskilde, Denmark. 

Applications are due Thurday, February 9th, 2023 at 5:00pm.

 

About the Project

Renowned Danish environmental artist, Thomas Dambo, is being commissioned to create several large-scale Nordic Troll-like sculptures. Fashioned entirely out of recycled materials, the art installations turn trash into treasured trolls who tell a tale of protecting nature and honoring our land. To date, two dozen Dambo trolls have appeared in several states in the U.S. – in addition to his troll installations in Puerto Rico, Europe, China, South Korea, Chile, Australia, and of course, his home in Denmark.  See www.thomasdambo.com for more information about the artist and his sculptures that have captured the imagination of young and old alike.

For this project, the NW Nordic Troll sculptures will be sited in several public spaces around the Puget Sound and one in Portland, OR. Thomas pre-fabricates parts of the sculptures in his studio in Denmark and then they are shipped to their installation site for final assembly that involves the local community. He and his team will be in the Northwest in July and August 2023 to install the series of sculptures. They will be unveiled consecutively and will be discovered via a planned scavenger hunt process.

 

What is Being Offered

  • A chance to provide input to and collaborate with Thomas Dambo and his team of master artists during the formative stage of the project development phase.
  • The opportunity to travel to the Dambo workshop/studio in Roskilde, Denmark (approx. one hour from Denmark’s capital city, Copenhagen).
  • Residency dates: April 1 - May 15, alternatively, Sept 5 - Oct 15, 2023
  • Return airfare on coach via Iceland Air.
  • Accommodation and meals for 7-10 days.
  • An honorarium of $5,000* at the conclusion of the residency.

         (*If more than one artist, the honorarium is shared) 

 

Eligibility & Criteria

  • Currently enrolled member of the Muckleshoot Tribe.
  • 21 years+, all genders.
  • A practicing artist in wood working, carving, or basketry/weaving.
  • An individual or a collaborative team of two can apply.*

         (*If more than one artist, the honorarium is shared) ‍

  • Must have a valid passport to travel.
  • Must have exceptional skills in communicating verbally and written, collaborating with others, and be comfortable in participating on team projects.

 

Application Process & Deadline

Submit your application by email to Sean Daniels (sean.daniels@muckleshoot.nsn.us) by Thursday, February 9th, 2023 at 5:00pm.

Please include: 

  • A one-page response expressing why you think you are a good candidate to represent the Muckleshoot Tribe to be considered for this opportunity.
  • Up to 5 images (.jpegs preferred) of your recent work as examples of your craft. 

 

The selected artist or team of artists will be required to actively participate with the project team. They will be expected to write a report and share their reflections of their experience to the Tribal Council and community via the Muckleshoot Messenger. 

 

Late applications cannot be considered.

 

SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION BY EMAIL