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Monday, June 2, 2008

WOOLOO.ORG - Opportunities for Artists

WOOLOO.ORG - Opportunities for Artists
ABOUT THIS PROJECT
THE SANDWICH BOX is circulating between artists around the world.
THE SANDWICH BOX is an ongoing, collaborative artwork.
THE SANDWICH BOX is a gesture and a fellow traveller.

As part of the NEW LIFE BERLIN Contemporary Art Festival, artists anywhere in the world have been encouraged to apply to obtain THE SANDWICH BOX for one week. 

THE SANDWICH BOX is consisting of a metal suitcase measuring: 31 x 37,5 x 12,5 cm (height, length, width). This suitcase is packed with a “Lysthus” (“Gazebo” in English) tent measuring 200 x 150 x 150 cm (height, length, width). The tent can be unpacked from the suitcase and has room for a couple of people.

In applying for THE SANDWICH BOX, artists are free to use the box and tent for whatever artwork, situation or other scenario they might find relevant. However, a contextual codex for inspiration can be found at:www.thesandwichboxsite.org

ART CRASH, international art project, Kulturhus Aarhus, Denmark

ART CRASH, international art project, Kulturhus Aarhus, Denmark: "�ART CRASH is an international art and culture project taking place in Aarhus in 1998 and 1999. ART CRASH is where art forms collide: Installation art - theatre - dance - painting - music - sculpture - literature - video - film - photography."

New to Denmark - the Official Portal for Foreigners and Integration

To start page
New to Denmark - the Official Portal for Foreigners and Integration


Spouses, registered partners and cohabiting partners

If your spouse, registered partner or cohabiting partner lives in Denmark, you can apply for a residence permit on the grounds of family reunification. 

However, you and your spouse/partner, as well as your relationship, must meet certain requirements.

There are a number of specific requirements relating to your spouse/partner living in Denmark. These requirements primarily concern the reasons for his or her residence in Denmark and his or her ability to support him/herself and you.

Requirements relating to you and your spouse/partner


  • You must both be over the age of 24.
  • You must live together at the same address in Denmark when your residence permit is granted.
  • Your combined attachment to Denmark must be greater than your combined attachment to any other country. Read more about the attachment requirement.

Requirements relating to your spouse/partner in Denmark

Your spouse/partner in Denmark must:

  • be a Danish citizen or a citizen of one of the other Nordic countries YOU ARE!
  • must reside permanently in Denmark. YOU DO!

must have accommodation of adequate size at his or her disposal.

must be able to support him/herself and you. In most cases, this requirement will be met if your spouse/partner has not received public assistance under the terms of the Active Social Policy Act (lov om aktiv socialpolitik) or the Integration Act (integrationsloven) for at least 12 months prior to the application being processed by the Immigration Service.

Pernille this is where we will have to make a change and stop excepting government funding/Help. Your student loans do not count just unemployment assistance and we will have to wait one year because of that, too bad. The other big one is that we have to give Denmark 58,200 DKK so i guess i better start saving.  

  • must post DKK 58,207 (2008 level) in bank-backed collateral to cover any public assistance paid to you by your municipality after you relocate to Denmark. Read more about the collateral requirement.
  • must not have been convicted of violent acts against a former spouse/partner within a period of 10 years prior to your application being processed.

Work in Denmark - EN

Ministry of Science, Technology and InnovationWork in Denmark - ENWork 

An attractive working environment 
Free and development-focused working conditions in a relaxed and participatory environment 
 

Long-term employment, internships, short-term summer programs, au-pair programs and voluntary work camps in Scandinavia

Long-term employment, internships, short-term summer programs, au-pair programs and voluntary work camps in Scandinavia

LONG-TERM EMPLOYMENT

With the exception of those having unique, highly sought-after skills, it is difficult for foreigners to secure long-term employment in Scandinavia. As is true in all countries, Scandinavian governments seek to protect the employment opportunities of their citizens, and therefore limit the work possibilities open to foreign citizens.

If you are a member of a professional organization, you might contact the organization's headquarters for the address of the counterpart organization in the country in which you are interested. Professional organizations may be aware of the prerequisites and opportunities for employment in foreign countries, or can provide you with useful suggestions on where to obtain this information.

Although a number of U.S. firms have offices in Scandinavia, recruitment is usually made from among the firm's experienced staff overseas. For a listing of U.S. firms with offices abroad, you can consult:

Directory of American Firms Operating in Foreign Countries, $89.00 for a survey of Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway and Sweden. Available from UNIWorld Business Publications, Tel: (508) 376-6006 E-mail: order@uniworldbp.com

WORK PERMITS
It is necessary for you to apply for a work permit before you leave the U.S., and before you can apply for a work permit, you must have written confirmation of a job. Work permits are issued by the Embassy or a Consulate General of the country in question; the length of time required to obtain a work permit varies, and permits are not automatically granted. You are thus advised to check into procedures well in advance of your date of departure. For information, contact the appropriate Embassy:

The Royal Danish Embassy, 3200 Whitehaven Street N.W., Wash. D.C. 20008; Tel: (202) 234-4300 Fax: (202) 328-1470
E-mail: wasamb@wasamb.um.dk

PAmerican-Scandinavian Foundation

Public Project Proposal Guidelines

Scandinavian Cultural Exchange (August Deadline)
American-Scandinavian Foundation 

The American-Scandinavian Foundation promotes the cultures of the Nordic countries in the United States and American culture in the Nordic countries by encouraging programs that will enhance public appreciation of culture, art, and thought. In establishing priorities, the Foundation considers the lasting benefits that may be achieved by any grant, and favors projects where its contribution will complement support from other sources.

Contact: staff
Phone: 212-879-9779
Email: info@amscan.org
Website: www.amscan.org
Grant link: http://www.amscan.org/public.html
Deadline: 08-15-2008

Awards are given to non-profit organizations only. Proof of an organization's non-profit status (as a 501(c)(3) or equivalent) is required.