Artists wanted for Italian cultural exchange

Artists whose work focuses on poetry, storytelling, music or dance are being encouraged to apply for a Channel Islands cultural exchange with Puglia, a region in Italy.

ArtHouse Jersey, Guernsey Arts and Puglia Culture have joined together to offer six artists the chance to participate in a cultural exchange and artist residency programme.

Three artists will be selected from the Channel Islands and three artists from Puglia before the deadline of 9 February.

The event will take place in November and December with the artists tasked with working together for a 10-day residency.

Channel Islands' co-operation with Puglia began last year as the Channel Islands Brussels representative and the region of Puglia Brussels representative worked together to host a panel on sustainable economic development.

Deputy Kirsten Morel, Jersey's Minister for Sustainable Economic Development, said: "This cross-border artist residency project represents a unique opportunity to connect creative minds across cultures and borders.

He added: "The initiative will nurture artistic growth and collaboration while promoting further understanding of our shared medieval Norman heritage.

"It also builds on cultural discussions held in Jersey recently, when the UK's Italian ambassador visited the Island.

"I look forward to seeing relationships between Jersey and Italy develop further."

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