Overview
Orbitals is a program designed to take four curators and arts researchers to an international location in the Global South. The aim is to learn about different artistic contexts and share this knowledge with their communities. This year’s edition will take place in Indonesia from November 1 to 17 (exact dates to be confirmed).
Program Details
Participants will embark on an eight-day guided research trip. They will meet and share experiences with peers from the art scenes in Indonesia. The program focuses on the economy of art, exploring how individuals and groups find means to pursue their artistic and cultural practices, and the impact on their lives and communities.
Support Provided
Mophradat will cover flights, travel insurance, accommodation, per diems, and visa costs. Participants must commit to all organized activities during the trip and share their reflections afterward in a format assigned by Mophradat (written, recorded, visual, etc.).
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be from or living in the Arab world.
- Must be curators, researchers in contemporary arts, or artists involved in public programming.
- Must have at least five years of professional experience in contemporary arts.
- Must demonstrate experience working on international projects.
- Must be engaged in a specific project under development.
- Required to provide a CV, portfolio with documentation of three previous projects, and an application form.
Application Process
- All applicants will receive a response by August 2, 2024.
- Shortlisted applicants will have an online conversation on July 29, 2024.
- Selected applicants must attend preparatory webinars in August and September.
- During the trip, participants will provide reflections in an assigned format (e.g., diary, podcast, essay).
Application Submission
- Applications must be submitted online via the provided form.
- Materials sent by email will not be considered.
For any questions, email grants [at] mophradat [dot] org.
Support and Partners
Orbitals is part of the project “Future Acts,” supported by the Federal Foreign Office, Germany, and the Teiger Foundation.
Deadline: June 15, 2024
All applicants, whether preselected or not, will receive a response to their applications by August 2, 2024.
