The association Hjørring Grafisk Værksted is an artist community for performing artists with an interest in working with graphics. The association is run by a board of directors consisting of three artists and three business people elected at the general meeting. The election period of the board members is 2 years and there is a possibility of being re-elected. Artists who are members of the association can run for the board and have the right to vote at the general meeting. Likewise, they can propose business members they want to have on the board.
Membership benefits:
50% on workshop rent and artist housing
Free open workshop four times a year.
Graphic workshops in high and low pressure.
Discount on workshops.
Invitation to a closed network forum on Facebook, where you can chat with other artists and get notifications about events at HGV.
Advice on materials, procurement and frameworks.
Annual Open call for members for a free residency stay at HGV's graphics workshop lasting one week.
Who can apply to become a member:
Performing artist.
Artists with experience and / or interest in working independently with graphics.
How to apply:
The application must contain a short description of your background and artistic work (max. 1 A4 page).
CV (max 2 A4 pages).
Works that are at most 5 years old - preferably graphic works (max. 5 A4 pages).
Name, address, email, phone number, and your name on Facebook.
The application must not exceed 8 A4 pages and must be compiled in a PDF and must not exceed 10MB.
The application is sent by email to bestyrelsen@hgv.dk. Text in subject field: Application for membership.
Price for membership: DKK 275 / year
All applications are processed by the board and processed within 3 months. You will then receive an email with the decision. Any refusal will not be justified but the applicant is welcome to apply again on a later occasion. Upon admission, a link is sent to payment of the annual administration fee of DKK 250.00. Once the payment has been received, you are a member of the association and can take advantage of the association's membership benefits.
