(A)WAKE is pleased to announce its open call for the upcoming New Radicalisms festival.
For its second edition, New Radicalisms takes as a starting point the inquisitive question ‘but… where are you really from?’. This question may arise from genuine curiosity regarding differences or a search for similarities, as much as it undeniably conceals a deep trench between people and pulls to the surface the tensions in questionable dichotomies of the local/foreigner, autochtoon/allochtoon, alien/native, عربي/ نصراني, us/them, expat/immigrant, بلدي/ رومي, or guest/host, lower/higher class. This question usually pops up in the middle of an encounter when the answer to ‘where are you from?’ doesn’t seem to be enough. When your interlocutor detects an unsolved sign of foreignness in you, the ‘really’ is added to drill deeper into the discomfort of being seen as a stranger and explaining your presence.
Eligibility for the Performance Program
We invite artists from the WANA region (and in the diaspora) to apply with time-based works (whether previously shown or not yet) which can range from artistic performances, interventions, live-shows, and any forms in between.
— The proposed work is already developed, in the sense that it is not a new commission.
— The work can be an adaptation to a previous work that you have shown. This could be adjustments for the site of the festival, both formally and/or contextually.
— The work is time-based, whether as a performance, participatory interactive work, or durational intervention in the space.
— The work may reflect on and emphasize the cultural aspect of digital culture; in the way it is formed and forms us, and/or the role it has in our daily social and political realities.
— The work could directly or indirectly shed light on different approaches to the notion of ‘new radicalisms’ as social practices, individual and collective movements, and actions.
— The work could (re)present a multifaceted and challenging understanding of the WANA diaspora to the tokenised and boxed status quo.
Eligibility for the Context Program
We invite writers, artists, designers, curators and researchers from the WANA region (and in the diaspora) to submit their proposal for a panel talk, lecture, workshop or artist presentation.
— The content has relevance to the festival’s theme and includes challenging perspectives.
— The content reflects on and emphasizes the cultural aspect of digital culture; in the way it is formed and forms us, and/or the role it has in our daily social and political realities.
— The content could (re)present a multifaceted and challenging understanding of the WANA diaspora to the tokenised and boxed status quo.
— The talk, lecture, workshop or discussion is between 45 to 90 minutes.
— The content considers and is able to engage and/or interact with a young audience (18 – 35) that mostly identifies as third-culture kids in The Netherlands, queer, migrant artists from WANA, and allies and have a wide variation of cultural, social and educational background.
Application Guidelines
— Fill in the application form here.
— Write a description about the presented work, including how it pertains to the context of New Radicalisms festival.
— Upload documentation (images and videos) in case the work was previously presented.
— Upload your CV including education background and relevant experience.
— Upload your visual portfolio when relevant (max. file size 25MB). In case of large video files, please send us links via Vimeo or YouTube (using password).
— Submit a technical rider listing the necessary materials needed for a performance or workshop.
— Submit a cost overview. (only applicable for applications for the Performance Program)
Important dates
- 15 May 2022: Application deadline
- 30 May 2022: Announcement of selected projects
In case of any further questions, you can contact hello@a-wake.world
Find more information about this open call on the website of organisation.
