FAINT HERO focuses on human behavior during times of conflict and war. The subjects of duty, patriotism, honor and trauma are being investigated.

How do humans behave during war are questions which have been intriguing during the whole history of civilization. Wars and conflicts have always been present in human history and cause civil causalities, loss and destruction of homes, economies and infrastructures. During a war situation people live their lives in a different manner, they act and react differently than they would during peace time.  Wars are extreme cases in which hundreds or thousands of people are exposed to trauma in a short period of time.

This residency period addresses the themes of the psychosocial consequences of wars, on soldiers, families, children, as well as the themes of patriotism, nationalism and feelings of honor. There is a strong emphasis on instinctive, biological and environmental factors in understanding the phenomenon of human aggression which escalates during wars.

We challenge artists to research and explore this theme. Artists working within this framework, whether they deal with contemporary global conflicts or research the historical dynamics of the First Great War, are welcome to take part in this program.

The residency program will start at the beginning of March 2015 and will last 8 weeks. A first public exhibition/performance of the project is planned at the end of April or beginning of May 2015 (tbd).

The deadline for applications of this second year of the CTC residency is November 1st 2014. Selected artists will be notified by November 17th 2014.

This program focuses on young professional and emerging artists, under the age of 35. The application should include a well-defined project proposal (max. 2 pages), a thoroughly calculated budget, a preferred time frame, a CV and a portfolio.

Please send images and/or video links. Send all information to Dave Van Robays (dave@hetentrepot.be).

APPLICATION DEADLINE

There are 5 application dates:

April 1st, 2014 (year 1: Oct/Dec 2014)
November 1st, 2014 (year 2: April/May 2015) (CURRENT)
January 1st, 2015 (year 3: Aug/Sep 2016)
January1st, 2016 (year 4: Sep/Nov 2017)
December 1st, 2017 (year 5: July/Aug 2018)

COSTS

Het Entrepot will provide free accommodation for foreign artists for two months (a maximum of two artists per project). Het Entrepot will also provide a production budget and will be assisting with travel funds. Het Entrepot will be unable to assist with artists fees/costs, but can is- sue an official letter of invitation. A daily allowance during the residence period is included.