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.