The second International Summer Academy for Artist-researchers will take place in Finland on August 3^rd-10^th 2012. The aim of the Summer Academy is to discuss in depth participants’ doctoral projects within the developing discourses of art practice and research. A research centre near Helsinki in an enjoyable natural environment by a lake offers a peaceful atmosphere for constructive debates.

Graduate students in academic institutions pursuing practice-based research are invited to submit applications and proposals to the Summer Academy. The deadline for applications is March 23^rd, 2012. How to apply?

The Summer Academy provides a supportive setting where artist-researchers from all fields collaborate, present their ongoing artistic work and research and receive feedback from experienced tutors and peers from leading academic institutions. The academy aims to reflect the international diversity and scope of artistic research and to provide a stimulating intellectual environment. It seeks to clarify, discuss and develop further emerging themes and issues arising out of the individual doctoral projects of the participants within the framework of artistic research.

The Summer Academy consists of a broad range of activities including individual presentations by all the participants, discussions on material sent beforehand, individual tutoring and collective work. The maximum number of participants will be 20. The working language is English.

The teachers of the Summer Academy 2012 are:

Professor Kathleen Irwin, Faculty of Fine Arts, University of Regina, Canada

Professor Jan Kaila, Finnish Academy of Fine Arts, Finland

Professor Esa Kirkkopelto, Theatre Academy Helsinki, Finland

Research coordinator Katrien Vuylsteke Vanfleteren, School of Arts, University College Ghent, Belgium

Dean Mick Wilson, Gradcam Graduate School of Creative Arts and Media, Ireland

The 600eur fee for the Summer Academy includes local transportation, accommodation at the research centre, full board and tutoring. The participants are responsible for their international travel costs and possible extra nights in Helsinki.