The International Ibsen Award Committee hereby calls for nominations of candidates for the International Ibsen Award 2012.The International Ibsen Award was established by the Norwegian Parliament in 2007, and amounts to NOK 2.5 million (approx. €300,000).The International Ibsen Award honors an individual, institution or organization that has brought new artistic dimensions to the world of drama or theater. The winner of the 2010 was the internationally renowned playwright Jon Fosse Award. In 2009 the winner was Ariane Mnouchkine – founder and leader of Théâtre du Soleil.
The right to nominate is open to anyone. The nomination letter must be written in English and state the reasons for nomination (maximum 3 pages). The letter should contain a brief CV for the candidate, and two-three suggested referees who know and can provide additional information about the candidate’s work. Self nominations are not acceptable. Nominations are strictly confidential. They should not be disclosed to the nominee or to others, not even after the prize winner has been announced.
Scholarship Application Deadline: May 1/ 2011
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