CALL FOR ICE HOTEL - SWEDEN
 | Deadline: 1st of June 2012
The organization hereby invites artists from around the world to send a proposal for this Hotel made of ice.
Located above the Arctic Circle in Swedish Lapland, the internationally renowned ICEHOTEL is a platform for contemporary ephemeral art. Using only ice and snow for material, the hotel is constructed anew during every November and December and melts away during late spring. Every year artists from around the globe are selected to design and construct the hotel suites. Experience with the material is not a requirement; artists from all disciplines are invited to apply.
The hotel has previously hosted sculptors, painters, designers, architects, multimedia artists, textile artists, set designers, etc. Each artist will have a period of two and a half weeks to complete their suite during November and December 2012 (approximately 7 days
outside for sculpting and 12 days in the room itself for installation, if the weather permits).
There will be two different construction periods due to the ongoing building of the hotel, dates will be notified upon acceptance. 15 international artist teams will be accepted. The suite size is 4.5m x 6.5m, with a vaulted roof height of 3.8m, see attached plan. The walls and floor are made of snow. The design must include:
- one double bed 1.6m wide x 2m long with a total depth of 20 cm including bed base, mattress and reindeer skins (as provided by staff). The bed shall be 50 cm above the floor, with space under the mattress for ventilation purposes and lighting equipment storage.
- One rectangular entrance door (85cm x 240cm) at the opposite end of the room from the bed.
- Electric lighting in blue and white will be provided and installed by staff electricians per discussion with the artist.
- Furniture is not mandatory.
Applications may be made by a solo artist or a two-artist team, no assistants or helpers.
As employed, artist will receive a commission salary of 18,300 SEK, excluding taxes, for a one-artist suite or 24,600 SEK, excluding taxes, for a two-artist suite. From the agreed salary amount, 1,500 SEK per artist will be deducted for accommodation and food. Private companies (with a registered tax number or F-Skatt), receive 21,200 SEK + VAT (moms) for one-artist suites or 26,500 SEK for a two-artist suite. Foreign residents (non-EU) must have an approved working permit. This can be applied for on notification of acceptance. The organization will provide travel reimbursement per artist up to:
- 2,000 SEK from Sweden
- 4,500 SEK from Europe
- 8,500 SEK from Asia, Australia, Africa & America
For detailed information on how to participate ( required documentation and contact address),
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