Haarlem based 37PK and Kunstfort bij Vijfhuizen offer this summer a mutual residency program, for which the geographical location and historical background of both spaces form a starting point.

Both locations Haarlem and Vijfhuizen are strongly connected geographically, but their characters however, are leagues apart. The provincial capital of Haarlem is marked by a rich history in urban planning, in the experience, and in thought. Vijfhuizen—and particularly the fortress island as part of the Defense Line of Amsterdam—certainly has an important history, but as a location it is primarily embedded in the regional geographical structure of the Haarlemmermeer. The municipality is young and “made,” with an organization that is strongly interwoven with traditions in Dutch design and iconic landscapes. This contrast, but also interdependence, is interesting from an artistic point of view and typical of the identity and development of urban areas in the Netherlands.

For an extensive description of the Open Call, click here.

Residence program

Future past / nature city is an artist-in-residence project in Haarlem and Vijfhuizen for an international artist who will work for a period of two months. The artist will be guided by the art institutions 37PK and Kunstfort at Vijfhuizen during the residence and studio period, working towards a final presentation in the exhibition space of 37PK in Haarlem. The possibility for an additional, small presentation on the fortress island.

Science fiction

The artistic basis for Future past / nature city involves the themes of the Kunstfort, brought together under the designation “science fiction.” This will be adapted by 37PK as a collaborative exhibition within its own programming. 37PK will provide guidance during the studio period, as well as the embedding and communication in relation to its own program, while Kunstfort will act as the exhibition curator.

Artist

The artist for Future past / nature city will be selected on the basis of the quality of his/her artistic production, (international) appreciation in the field, and capability to enter into a dialogue with the programmatic themes of Kunstfort and 37PK, respectively. The artist-in-residence will be asked to realize both work and a presentation that consider the subjects as related to but also transcending the region.

Practical

Included in the program are an atelier, sleeping space, kitchen, use of a bicycle, and per diem and fixed amounts for travel and production costs.

Period

Mid-July till mid-September, with the exhibition opening on 16 September 2018. Please send a motivation letter comprising a single A4-size page and a curriculum vitae to info@kunstfort.nl, citing “Registration for residency Future fits / nature city.” The deadline is 24th of June and the announcement of the selection is 29th of June.

For an extensive description of the Open Call, click here.

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http://www.37pk.nl/">www.37pk.nl | info@37pk.nl | +31 (0) 23 551 8432

This project is supported by the Municipality of Haarlem, the Municipality of Haarlemmermeer and the Mondriaan Foundation.