2 fully-funded residencies available for artists, curators and art writers
Type
Biennial/Festival, Curatorial Proposal, Exhibition...
Category
Activism, Architecture, Conceptual, Curating, Desi...
Status
Archived
Deadline
November 21, 2019
Application Fee
Not Available
Host
SEA Foundation
Location
Tilburg, Netherlands

SEA Foundation – AiR Tilburg invites applicants for its 2020/2021 residency program. The residencies are designed for visual artists, curators and writers whose work and life demands both a rigorous engagement as well as an urgency to propel progress in their practice. The SEA Foundation’s individual shaped residency program is limited to 8 participants per year. Duration up to 3 months. 


 


Shared values 


We believe that contemporary art practise requires both flexibility as well as stability, a self-directed approach, and a guided environment. We seek candidates who envision a solid plan for development and production and who are willing to participate with the rhythm, which propels our artist-led organisation. 


 


Disciplines 


Visual art, fiber art, drawing & painting, sculpture, media art, design, curating, art critique, art theory, artistic research, architecture, sound artists, performance artists. 


 


For whom


- Professional artists, curators and art writers.


- Regardless of gender or region.


- Established, mid-career or emerging practice.


- Minimum age: 25 at the start of the residency.


- Duo’s/collectives may apply as well.


- Residents may be accompanied by a partner.


- We expect you to master the English language sufficiently to be able to converse and collaborate with fellow participants and staff.


 


The residency aims 


- To support the production of art and the theory of art. 


- To evoke discourse on art and art practices within a local and global context. 


- To promote and relay critical and researched based production of art. 


- To facilitate exchange between art intermediaries and artists, creating an expert network. 


 


Fully funded residency awards 


Two applicants of the Open Call will receive the award of a fully-funded residency. This award includes free use of the live/work studio and a stipend of € 550 euro per month when in residence. In addition, SEA foundation covers the costs of a public event, exhibition or the production of an artist’s book. 


 


How to apply 


- Applying is done digitally and in English via https://www.seafoundation.eu/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/NEW-Application-Form-Artists-2020.docx-1.pdf" target="_blank">the online application form. 


- The application should contain the completed application and documentation. 


- For duos/collectives: only one of you needs to fill out the form. 


 


Deadline 15.11.2019 at Noon 12:00 CEST 


 


Application contains 


- Completed application form. 


- Samples work from the past 5 years. 


- All mages in the portfolio should have captions providing information on size. materials and year of production. 


- Curriculum Vitae (max. 3 pages). 


- Include a selfie at work. 


- Proof of payment of the €35,- application fee. 


- Use www.WeTransfer.com and address to info@seafoundation.eu


- Send in One .pdf.


- Max 25 pages and max. 15mb. 


 


Tips


- For collating PDF’s use www.smallpdf.com.


- Applications are viewed on a horizontal screen. 


- Maximum of 2 images per page are advised. 


- Incomplete applications will not be forwarded to the admission’s board.


 


If you have more questions refer to our https://www.seafoundation.eu/transartist-netherlands-artist-in-residence/" target="_blank">FAQ page or see our https://www.seafoundation.eu/call-applications-artist-residence-sea-foundation-netherlands/" target="_blank">OPEN CALL page.