Artist-in-Residence Program

We are an independent cultural center, run by artists devoted to:

- Artist's Residence;

- Workshops,

- Lectures;

- Art and technology courses;

- Group of studies;

- Temporary exhibitions;

- Private and public events.

We welcome all kinds of artists and our staff is specialized in painting, collage, video, grafitti, drawing, performance and art curatorship. Here you can find skilled people to help with your project.

In our Artist Residency Program, we are open to receive artists, scholars, freethinkers, curators and all sorts of creative people to take time and space away from your usual environment and obligations. Here, you can create opportunities for engagement and cultural exchange with local artists and audiences.

We provide time for reflection, research, presentation and production, encouraging collaborations and intercultural and interdisciplinary dialogues, and the development of new working methods. You can explore their practices within a new community, meeting new people, using new materials, experiencing life in a new location.

In our Artist Residency Program, we emphasize the importance of exchange of informatios and multiplicity immersion in another culture. The artists who come to our program are all around the world and they are in all stages of their careers and work in all media, including drawing, painting, sculpture, photography, film, video, new media, installation, writing fiction and non-fiction, poetry, dance , music, programming, social practices, architecture ...

There are no preconditions for acceptance in terms of field of artistic activity, age, nationality, etc., though there are limitations to our physical facilities.The Instituto Volusiano Residency is available throughout the whole year. No submission deadlines apply unless separately stated. It is recommended that proposals are submitted in advance.

The Instituto Volusiano receives no governmental or from any other institution financial support, we are a totally independent space, therefore, we can not grant scholarship or financial support to artists.

  

If you are interested in come to our Residence Program, please fill the APPLICATION FORM

Attachment to enclose, preferably in PDF:

- Your CV;

- Letter of intent, including your project;

- Link to webpage/examples of work.

We have plans according to the needs of each guest / artist:

- Basic Accommodation (daily, weekly)

- Art Residency (weekly and monthly)

- Art Residency (weekly and monthly) with exhibition

Accomodations:

We have two bedrooms, one standard with shared bathroom and a luxury, with private bathroom and jacuzzi; in both we provide linens and towels.

- Laundry;

- Multi-use space;

- Studio;

- Garden;

- Sauna;

- Wi-fi;

- Nice location in wooded residential neighborhood;

- Near to shops and public transportation;

- 15 minutes walk from Metro Vila Madalena;

- Exhibition space (price upon request).

- Nearby public libraries, galeries, museums, parks...

RESIDENCY PRICES:

RESIDENCY PRICES:

We are registered in the 

ResArtis and TransArtists

FOLLOW US:

FACEBOOK

TWITTER

INSTAGRAM

G+

Rua São Gall 110  São Paulo  Brasil  05054-170

+5511 3862 8590  ●  999 522 440

comunicavolusiano@gmail.com

FOR MORE INFORMATIONS:

Map how to get here: http://institutovolusiano.blogspot.com.br/p/localizacao.html

Please check our  Residence Rules & Regulations

Find out more about  our staff in this link in portuguese 

Residence Rules & Regulations

Dear guests,

We want you to have a great time here and we will be happy to provide you informations, tips or anything we can.

If you're thinking to book, please take a moment  and read our Rules & Regulations. The aim is to make our residence happy, safe and respectful place to stay for all guests.

1. We have two bedrooms, one is standard with shared bathroom and other is luxury with private bathroom and Jacuzzi. Check availability and prices prior your arrival.

2. All reservations should be confirmed with a down payment, previous to arrival, that can be done by credit card (PayPal system). The reservation payment is part of the accommodation agreed price, so when checking-in the remaining costs must be paid in cash.  The reservation payment will be deducted from total bill. The reservation deposit is non- refundable.

3. In case of the guest check-out before the agreed date, will not be refunded

4. During the check-in the guests are required to present a valid identification card with photo (ID, passport or driving licence) and contact informations in your place of residence.

5. Upon check in, guests will receive a room key and remote control to open the front gate, they must be returned in the check-out .  In case of loss/ damage, guest will be charged for replacement.

6. In case of any damages you should immediately inform us. The guest bears material responsibility for the damage or destruction of Residence’s equipment and technical devices. In the case of deliberate action, guest may also incur liability. The guest is required to report us any defects found in the room on the day of arrival. No notification means no defects or destruction.

7. The comfort, safety and security of our guests is of paramount importance to us. Any guest(s) who, in the opinion of our staff, compromise the comfort, safety or security of other guests, staff or local residents will be requested to leave the Residence premises and will not be offered a refund. Guests are expected to respect other guests, staff, local residents and property.

8. We provide you a bedroom with one set of bed linen, blanket and face/bath towel.

9. We have a fully equiped shared kitchen with microwave, refrigerator, dishes, plates, cutlery and all utensils for cooking.  After use the kitchen, you must clean, dry and store all cooking utensils. Guests are kindly requested to keep clean their rooms, and shared spaces  – bathroom and kitchen – in particular.

10. May not be allowed to cook after 7pm since we have many activities happening in our shared space such as courses, lectures, workshops, etc. Please check the activities.

11. Smoking is allowed only at the appointed places.

12. We have a studio space for your art creations and research. Please check the Institute Program for availability.

13. All residents, by having a confirmed reservation, or by checking in at our Residence, are subject to the Residence Regulations and the Terms of Service



Yours sincerely,

Instituto Volusiano

Residence Terms of Service

I n s t i t u t o   V o l u s i a n o   d e   

A r t e s  A v a n ç a d a s

Residence Program, Terms of Service

Parties:

   

1. The Instituto Volusiano de   Artes Avançadas, established in São Paulo, Brazil, represented in this by directors Rogério Largman Borovik and Samira de Souza Brandão Borovik, hereafter referred to as Institute.

2.The artist (in residence) hereafter referred to as AIR living in the Institute Space.

By checking in the facilities of the Institute, or by previously paying a reservation deposit, the AIR fully agrees with the following conditions and with the Residence Rules & Regulations:

Section 1 Duration and termination of the agreement.

1.1  The Institute makes the living space available for precisely the check in and out dates confirmed by email to the artist, in the furnished studio/living space situated on Rua São Gall 110, CEP 05054-170, in São Paulo, Brazil.

1.2  This agreement terminates on the check out date, confirmed by email.

1.3  In the event of non-payment, if the AIR continues to remain in default of meeting the obligations resting on him/her pursuant to the law or this agreement, also after a written injunction, the Institute is entitled to consider this agreement dissolved immediately, without further notice of default or legal intervention. In applying this, the Institute will notify the AIR by registered letter.

1.4  Commensurate with sections 1.1 and 1.2, parties declare to be cognizant of and in agreement with the fact that the current agreement is solely entered into for the temporary use of the living/working space, rent per season.

Section 2 Rent/hosting

2.1 The rent price to the AIR is informed by email. This amount is inclusive of water, gas, electricity and the use of a broadband Internet connection. The total amount shall be paid divided in to parts, the first down payment will be for reservation purposes, and the second and final payment during checking in, at the beginning of the term of tenancy and prior to receiving the keys.

Section 3 Use

3.1.  The Institute is intended for use as a living/working space by the AIR. The Institute organizes workshops, lectures and exhibitions in its common space, the same house where the AIR is hosted, so the use of the collective spaces by the AIR is subject to availability, according to the Agenda of the Institute. The AIR only has total privacy in his sleeping room.

3.2. The AIR declares that the Institute is in a good state of repair and binds him/herself to maintain it continuously and to deliver it in this same state at the end of the tenancy, complete with the furnishings and furniture. With the exception of wear and tear, the AIR is liable for all damage to the sleeping room and contents, as well as for the maintenance of the sanitary system, the pipes and drains and for the warm water systems, if present. The Institute is entitled to charge exceptional cleaning costs, if necessary, to the AIR at the end of the tenancy, or during the period of residency.

3.3. The AIR must ensure that neighbors suffer no nuisance (noise, smell or other form of serious nuisance) from the use of the Institute, including the staircase and doorways and, if necessary, must take suitable measures to prevent this.

3.4.  Roofs and mezzanines may not be accessed unless with the consent of the Institute.

3.5. The AIR is not permitted to lease or allow the Institute or part of it to be used by others. Keeping pets, carrying out renovations or changes is equally prohibited without the prior written consent of the Institute.

Section 4 Maintenance and alterations in or to the  Institute.

4.1. The Institute and the AIR are obliged to maintain the space in a usable and livable state and to carry out any necessary maintenance activities. The AIR is responsible for maintaining the interior of the sleeping room, as well as for small repairs.  

4.2  After being informed by the Institute, the AIR shall ensure that the persons indicated by the Institute will gain access to view the sleeping room in relation with checking any faults. Repairs and improvements shall be undertake on weekdays between 9:00 and 18:00, once the AIR has been informed of this at least 24 hours in advance

Section 5 Liability.

5.1. In so far as the AIR neglects to deliver the Institute, empty of his/her personal possessions, at the close of the duration of this agreement, as referred to in sections 1.1 or 1.2, the AIR is liable for all damage and costs arising from this for the Institute.

5.2. The Institute obligates itself to insure the property against fire.

5.3. The Institute is not liable for the consequences of damage to or theft of property belonging to the AIR. The AIR is responsible for his/her belongings and should take out insurance for them, if necessary.

Section 6 Termination of agreement.

6.1. On the termination of the agreement, the AIR is obliged to deliver the sleeping room empty of all personal belongings and to return the keys immediately to the Institute on termination of the agreement.

6.2. On the termination of the agreement, the Institute is in no way obliged to make alternative living space available to the AIR.

Section 7 Final provision.

7.1. If, in the event of non or of incomplete fulfillment of this agreement, measures in or out of court are taken against the AIR, all costs arising from this will be paid by him/her.

7.2. In the event of disputes arising from this agreement between the Institute and the AIR, the Brazilian law will be applicable.The Brazilian court will mediate any dispute between the Institute and the AIR, the parties choosing the jurisdiction of the Court of São Paulo, with a waiver of any other.

7.3. The Residence Terms of Service can be updated at any moment without prior notification. Any matter not covered by this agreement with be decided by the directors. The Artist In Residence have access to these Terms by a link provided by email.

São Paulo, 7 de Novembro de 2012
 

INSTITUTO VOLUSIANO DE ARTES AVANÇADAS

Rogério Borovik 
Samira Brandão Borovik.

Rua São Gall, 110

05054-170
São Paulo – SP

Brasil