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Artist in residency in Ireland

Deadline: 3 February 2020

Trinity College is pleased to invite applications from artists for a 12 month artist‐in‐residence position commencing in March 2020. The artist will be based at TTEC (Trinity Technology & Enterprise Centre), Grand Canal. The aim is to enable the artist to develop new work through a collaborative process of engagement with communities which should include local residents and school children and may also include technology and creative start‐ups and businesses, as the site transitions towards a new campus at the heart of the proposed Grand Canal Innovation District (GCID). The new site will have a focus on technology and creative arts, housing researchers, industry and start‐ups, as well as providing a welcoming space and opportunities for local residents. It is intended that this artist‐in‐residence position will be the beginning of a long‐term commitment to integrating art into the campus and wider innovation district. Submissions are welcome from artists working in any art form.

The artist‐in‐residence will focus on collaborative, community oriented programming, working with
local residents of all ages, school children and community groups. Applicants will be expected to
produce new work, engage with the history and culture of the area and site, as well as considering the
proposed plans for development. Our hope is that they will listen to the issues that affect this
community and respond to these issues with collaborative art that is ambitious, radical, engaged, and
meaningful. This is an open brief and artists may use a range of art forms, including but not limited to
theatre, story‐telling, film‐making, music, visual art, dance, writing, animation.

No entry fee

Residency offers:
The Artist‐in‐Residence position will be for one year part‐time (3 days/week) with a fee of €33,000 to include the artist fees, materials and other expenses/ inclusive of VAT. Working days/hours are negotiable.

Details:
https://www.tcd.ie/innovation-district/news/2019/12/artist-in-residence/

Art residency in Germany

Deadline: 20 January 2020

The programme is aimed at international artists whose work relates to the historical disciplines represented at the Bauhaus and the subsequent developments of these core disciplines – among them painting, product design, textile design, music, theatre, performance, architecture and photography.

The Bauhaus Residency comprises three different possibilities for participation: an Open Call, which is addressed to artists who are part of an artist collective and which is hosted by the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation together with the GfZk – Museum of Contemporary Art Leipzig; a group of invited artists and authors; and a Shared Residency for young musicians with the Kurt Weil Fest GmbH.


The Open Call is aimed at artists working collectively (2 to a maximum of 5 people). Of particular interest are works that engage and reflect on social contexts in novel ways as well as other approaches to modernity. In the spirit of the programme’s emphasis on the fictional (that is, the shaped, formed and invented), the main focus will be on a critical examination of the working process itself. Therefore, we are looking for innovative ways of presenting the processes of art making and development. A connection to the 2020 theme of the Bauhaus Dessau Foundation: “Habitat” is desirable. “Habitat” conceives of habitation as a cultural practice, thus distancing itself from modernist understandings of housing as a universally applicable ‘living machine.’

Preferred time of residency (22 April – 14 July or 1 September – 31 November)

No entry fee

Residency offers:
- Living and work space in the Muche / Schlemmer House
- An expense allowance for three months of 4,800 euros in total
- Opportunities for giving presentations and performances and engaging in discussions during their stay
- Support in their research work, in organising events along with technical assistance and public relations activities
- Public presentations of their work in the Gropius House for a period of up to 6 months

Details:
https://www.bauhaus-dessau.de/open-call-bauhaus-residency-2020.html

Artist in Residency in Sofia

Deadline: 30 December 2019

One playwright/dramaturg/theatre, dance or performance maker will be invited to Sofia to put the beginning of a piece that would reflect critically on a topic related to the 30-year anniversary of the Fall of the Berlin Wall, the collapse of communism and the neoliberal consensus that followed across unified Europe and beyond.

We are interested in various different positions and points of view towards the East-West division, the current crisis of liberal democracies and the possible ways forward for the future. We expect the selected resident to use their stay in Sofia to research, discuss and understand the local context and how it fits in the larger shifting geopolitical frame.


Entry fee:
21 EUR

Residency offers:
-free accommodation in a shared apartment in central Sofia
-stipend of 600 EUR

Details:
http://radarsofia.org/2019/11/24/new-radar-residency-open-call/

18-day scholarship in Berlin

Deadline: 8 December 2019


The International Forum is a 18-day scholarship programme of the Theatertreffen in cooperation with the Goethe-Institut and Pro Helvetia that promotes young artists from all parts of the world.

The open call is aimed at artists interested in theatre up to the age of 35 from all artistic disciplines. The International Forum sees itself as a platform for comprehensive theoretical and practical exchange. The programme includes the presentation of the invited artists and their aesthetic practice in lectures, the participation in workshops held by renowned artists, experts from various disciplines and scholars, opportunities to see theatre productions invited to Theatertreffen and Stückemarkt, open space events and discussions on contemporary art as well as excursions into the diverse cultural landscape of Berlin.

The programme includes the presentation of the invited artists and an exchange of their artistic practices, opportunities to see productions invited to the Theatertreffen as well as the staged readings and performances of the Stückemarkt and to attend workshops held by renowned artists, experts and
researchers from various disciplines, open space events and discussions on current trends in contemporary art as well as excursions into the diverse cultural landscape of Berlin.

No entry fee

Scholarship includes:
- tickets to Theatertreffen-performances and selected Stückemarkt-events
- travel expenses (full coverage / partial coverage / no coverage – depending on country of origin, most economic travel option)
- expenses for travel within Berlin by public transport
- hotel accommodation incl. breakfast (excluding fellows who are residents in Berlin)
- per diem (according to the performance agreement, this depends on the country of origin and does not apply to fellows who are residents in Berlin)
- catering


Details:
https://www.berlinerfestspiele.de/en/theatertreffen/das-festival/internationales-forum/open-call/open-call.html

Art residency in Sofia

Deadline: 15 October 2019

Radar Sofia and the Drama Pact platform are offering a playwright/dramaturge/performer/theatremaker the opportunity to come and stay in Sofia, Bulgaria, meet local theatre operators and form the basis of future partnership(s) or joint new project(s).

The call is open to all nationalities but would probably be more functional for those coming from Europe.

English language communication skills are a prerequisite for the application.

Residency period between Nov 25, 2019 and March 30, 2020.

No entry fee

Residency offers:
The selected resident will receive a scholarship of 600 EUR, plus accommodation for a period оf between one and four weeks in a shared flat in central Sofia.

Details:
http://radarsofia.org/2019/07/18/open-call-for-paid-creative-stay

Financial support for artists

Deadline: 5 September 2019

i-Portunus is a short-term pilot project, selected and funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union, to trial a mobility scheme for artists and culture professionals. It is managed by a consortium headed by the Goethe-Institut with Institut français, Izolyatsia and Nida Art Colony of Vilnius Academy of Arts.

Between April and September 2019, i-Portunus will issue three Calls for Applications, providing support for international mobilities of artists active in the fields of the performing or visual arts and residing in a Creative Europe country (see list opposite). The destination of the mobility must be a Creative Europe country. These mobilities must have a specific and well-defined objective, such as to develop an international collaboration, to engage in a production-oriented residency or in professional development, to present work in another country or to develop projects with local communities in the destination country.

A first Call for Applications ran from 17th April to 15th May 2019 and resulted in over 1,200 valid applications being received. These were analysed and taken into account for the preparation of the second Call.

The second Call was issued on June 3rd 2019 and closed on June 24th. It resulted in 520 individual applications and 190 group applications covering a total of 1.141 individuals. The selected applicants will be announced on July 19th.

The third Call for Applications of this pilot programme will be launched on August 14th. It will be the last of three calls to financially support the mobility of artists and culture professionals of all ages, nationalities, educational qualifications and levels of experience, legally residing in a country participating in the Creative Europe programme choosing a cross-border mobility to a country participating in the Creative Europe programme.

Participating countries:
Albania, Armenia, Austria, Belgium, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Georgia, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Moldova, Montenegro, Netherlands, North Macedonia, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden, Tunisia,
Ukraine, United Kingdom


No entry fee

Details:
https://www.i-portunus.eu/about-the-programme/general-information/

Art residency in Portugal

Deadline:  August 9th 2019

The NAVE Center of Arts announces to artists, artistic groups, professors, researchers,
producers and show technicians, that, from July 5, 2019 to August 9, 2019, the registration for
the submission of integrating the schedule of the cultural center, during the period from 16
September 2019 to 17 July 2020. The areas of interest are visual arts, performing arts, music,
creative writing, fashion and handicrafts.

The artistic residency programs of the NAVE Centre of Arts intends to build connections,
encourage dialogues, incentivize the creation and innovation of artistic languages and creative
processes, enable the production and dissemination of research works, presentations and
works of art, mediate the exchange of knowledge and experiences, and promote the
enjoyment the art and strengthen its social dynamics.

Applications will be accepted for projects in the areas of visual arts, performing arts, music,
creative writing, fashion and handicrafts

The period of artist residency will have a minimum duration of 1 (one) and maximum
of 3 (three) months.


The NAVE Center of Arts is responsible for:
• Collecting and storing, for the purposes of this residency program, personal and
professional information of applicants over 18 years old as discolsed by the applicant
in the application form;
• Protecting and preserving such information in order not to expose, share, provide or
transmit it to third parties, above all, without the prior written permission of
applicants;
• Opening judicial proceedings against those who violate or attempt to violate the
database in which the applicant's personal and professional information is contained;
• Offering a workspace and shared accommodation, as well as basic support for the
production, promotion, visual production of the eletronic invitation and flyer printing,
getting other materials and services on behalf of the resident;
• Establishing the programme agenda, as well as its distribution throughout the artist
residency program;
• Mediating or acting interviews or other proposals for coverage, promotion, adverste or
showcase of the work and the information of products resulting from the development
of the artistic residency program, if there the opportunity arises,;

No entry fee

Costs of residency depends on duration of residency. No specified information.


Details:
https://navelx.pt/residencias-artisticas

Open call for performance / experimental theatre

Deadline: 15 July 2019

"PlaStforma Minsk-2020" will take place in Minsk (Belarus) on March 16th-22th, 2020.

Participants

Physical and object theaters, theaters of pantomime, contemporary dance, Butoh dance, as well as critics, researchers and experts in the field of theatrical art are invited to participate.
The program will include Belarusian and foreign art projects, also discussions with experts, workshops with participants as well as educational program will take place during the festival.

- Accommodation: with a discount in hostel-partners or for free at festival friends’ apartments.
- Visa and registration support (an official invitation from the Belarusian side). Please note that for foreign citizens who arrive by air there is a 30-day visa-free regime. All foreign citizens staying in Belarus for more than five days require registration.
- Technical equipment (within our capabilities - we discuss additionally with each participant).

No entry fee

Details:
https://www.facebook.com/events/452797102200524/

Art residency 2019

Deadline: Monday 1 July 2019

West Dean College is pleased to announce an open call for applications to the 2019/20 residency programme.

Co-ordinated alongside the full-time Fine Art programmes at West Dean College, the residency is designed to support contemporary practitioners in developing research projects and studio-based practices. The residencies are informed by West Dean's rich history of supporting skills-based making as well as the legacy of its founder, Edward James, renowned for his support of individual artists and avant-garde collaborations across a variety of creative fields.

The Fine Art programmes are based in the School of Arts, which also incorporates Creative Writing, Contemporary Craft, and Historic Craft Practices. The College is also renowned as a centre of excellence in Conservation and Collections Management and has a range of facilities that support skills-based making, such as ceramics, metalwork, bookbinding, furniture making and horology.

The residency programme provides artists with full board accommodation for a three-week period. Studio space is provided, as well as access to a variety of resources and facilities, including the College Library, technical support, the Historic House and the West Dean Archive and Collection. Applications are encouraged from artists whose interests align with a variety of thematic areas related to the College's history and current activities including, but not limited to:
Architecture, Archives and Collections, Conservation, Dance, Design, Education, Horticulture, Music, Patronage, Publishing, Surrealism, Theatre, and Writing.

Artists are invited to send proposals outlining how they wish to spend their time at West Dean College, what facilities they would require in order to fulfil their proposal, and an indication of any additional support.

The Residency includes room and board and covers all travel within the UK. A material budget
of £200 is available

Residencies are available for three week blocks within the following dates:

Block 1 - Monday 8 October 2019 to Friday 13 December 2019
Block 2 - Tuesday 14 January 2020 to Friday 8 March 2020
Block 3 - Tuesday 21 April 2020 to Friday 5 June 2020

Applicants must be 18 or over.
Residencies can only be awarded to individual artists, not collaborative groups.
This is an international opportunity, with travel covered within the UK.
The Open Call is open to all artists living within the UK and the European Union. Applicants must
hold a British passport or one from a country within the EU. The residency is not available to fulltime students, although PhD candidates can apply.

No entry fee

Details:
https://www.westdean.org.uk/study/school-of-arts/artist-in-residence-open-call

Lisbon ScreenDance Festival

Deadline: 30 June 2019

InShadow - Lisbon ScreenDance Festival is an initiative of Vo'Arte and a reference in contemporary artistic creation and programeeming, with emphasis on the convergence of language between body and image, based on technology.


InShadow explores interdisciplinary atmospheres through aesthetic solutions and technical representation of body on screen, on stage and in other platforms. Genres and language intersect in video, performance, installations and exhibitions that present the vitality of a dialogue between established artists and emerging creators.


The program includes an international competition of videodance and documentaries, performances, a section aimed at children and youth, workshops and masterclasses, as well as exhibitions and installations, that expand the Festival by the city.


InShadow, body imagined within the shadow.

There are two main categories:
1. International Competition Screendance/Film
2. nternacional Competition Performance /Visual Arts

All the applications will be submitted to a Jury formed by experts in the area of ​​disciplinary crossings.

The awards for the Video-Dance and Documentary Competition are supported by Conserveira de Lisboa, ETIC - School of Technologies, Innovation and Creation, Soudos - Espaço Rural das Artes and Adega Mayor.

No entry fee

Prizes and awards:
Best Film | €300 | Sponsored byConserveira de LisboaBest PerformanceBest ChoreographyDocumentary Jury_ 3 national and international professionals in the areas of dance/performance, cinema critic/research.

Best Documentary | €200 | Luna Andermatt Award Sponsored by Conserveira de LisboaSchool Jury _ 5 students from arts and humanities schools: dance/performance, video/cinema and communication/education.

Best Portuguese Director | One year Training 2500€ | Sponsored by ETIC - Escola de Tecnologias, Inovação e Criação

Best International FilmAudience Jury _ the audience of Screendance Competition Sessions.

Best ScreendanceAnimation Jury_ formed by the children and youngsters of the Animation Competition Sessions.

Best Animation FilmVo’Arte Jury_ formed by the organization team elements.International

Best Screendance | Artistic Residency | Sponsored byEspaço Rural das Artes, Soudos

Best Portuguese Screendance | Sponsored by Adega Mayor 


Details:
http://www.voarte.com/en/festvoarte/inshadow/candidaturas

Deadline: 17 March 2019

Untergeschoss der Pandora kunstgalerie in Berlin invites artists in the fields of:

- video art
- music
- theatre
- writers
- poets
- performance
- installation

Please send your application to artists.pandora@gmx.de. in the following order:

1. CV/Bio
2. Portofolio
3. Samples of the work
4. Contact details



The winners will be selected through votes made by former exhibitors, using collective intelligence as curator.

Deadline: 3rd January 2019

Proposals may refer to one or more finished and already debuted works. Works must be original. Subject, contents and themes of the proposals are free.

Proposals will be considered only if regarding Live Arts field (theatre, dance, performance, and their cross-disciplinary declinations).

Artist will be invited to a residency to re-qualify their work, for five days. The work will be then open to the audience during the following five days.
The presence of the artist is required for the entire period of Altofest, for ten days.

Altofest provides artists with
● € 500 as a lump sum for artistic residency. The amount is to be considered exclusively as a reimbursement of the expenses that the Artist will face during the artistic residency for the requalification process of the performance;
● The payment will be made by the end of December 2019, via bank transfer, once received the receipt/invoice (under no circumstances the payment will be made cash); Under no circumstances, the payment can be considered as a purchase of the performance;
● One daily meal voucher to be spent for lunch only at Altofest “Cucina Sociale” (social kitchen). The voucher is valid only on July 4th-5th-6th-7th 2019, at lunchtime;
● Free accommodation in one of the private domestic spaces belonging to “space donor” citizen, or to a member of the Accommodation Network composed of citizens, friends and supporters;

and others


No entry fee

Details:
http://www.teatringestazione.com/altofest/blog/rules-regulations-form-2019/

Deadline:
31.05.2016


Artists from around the world working in any medium are invited to submit work to Black Box 3.0.


Black Box is an annual international arts and technology festival produced by Aktionsart in multiple locations throughout Seattle. The festival presents new work and ideas that explore how technology is transforming the arts, culture, and public life.

Challenging our ideas about what art is and what art can be, Black Box transmits energetic ideas across disparate industries and disciplines. The festival cultivates engaged communities who think creatively and critically about emerging technologies and digital culture.

Black Box is a platform for artists, filmmakers, designers, curators, technologists, hackers, and makers in the Pacific Northwest and beyond. The festival features new work by contemporary artists who are collected by major museums and routinely featured on the international art circuit. It is also an essential voice for emerging talent and ideas. Black Box is open to all arts disciplines and mediums, including visual art, performance, design, fashion, music, folk and traditional arts, literature, media, film, research, theater, and more.


World and North American premieres are given priority.

There is no overarching festival theme beyond the umbrella of “arts and technology”, which is intentionally open. Attention will be closely paid to intellectually rigorous and socially urgent ideas, emerging technologies, and experimental projects that present new modes of creating and thinking. Black Box is a place for creativity and criticality.

We are interested in works that respond to the following themes, tools or mediums: augmented/virtual/mixed reality, gaming, expanded and immersive cinema, social media, architectural mapping, generative software, systems, mobility and mobile apps, wearables, digital labor, interactivity, data visualization, experimental and interactive documentary, surveillance, biotech, holography, space exploration, 3D printing, robotics, production and distribution tools/platforms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, hypercompliance, deep web, blockchain, digital culture, sustainability, innovation, disnovation, transmedia, utopia.

Technology disrupts the arts, but how do the arts disrupt technology? What is the role of artist and creator in an increasingly mechanized world? How can artists leverage new tools to produce, distribute, create access, and build audiences for their work? How does technological innovation and disnovation shape public life?

Works must have been created after January 1, 2014

Entry Fee: $10.59

Details:
http://www.aktionsart.org/submissions