Curatorial residency opportunity at AiR Tilburg (NL)
Invitation to apply for a funded curatorial residency at AiR Tilburg Netherlands for 2018 program
Duration 2 – 8 weeks
Application deadline: 5 January 2018
(Due to the holiday season the deadline has been extended)
ORGANISATION
SEA Foundation is a Dutch not-for-profit, artist-led organisation in Tilburg the Netherlands established in 2011. Over the past few years SEA Foundation became known as an umbrella label for, support, solo exhibitions, art projects, exchanges and publications. From 2013 we also run an Artist in Residence programme – AiR Tilburg – which attracts artists, curators and writers to residencies that include bespoke mentoring. Stipends and Grants available
RESIDENCY PROGRAM
AiR Tilburg Residency Program is suited to local and international thinkers and practitioners: artists, writers, curators, sound artists, cultural managers, and academics, providing them with the opportunity to live and work in Tilburg while developing individual projects and immersing themselves in the region’s creative sphere. The residencies are run alongside an exhibition and public program, enabling residents to benefit from collaboration with these programs that draw participants and mentors from a wide range backgrounds.
RESIDENCY OUTCOME
As an AiR Tilburg resident you have uninterrupted, self-directed work time. Depending on your proposal you may focus on production, research as well as development concepts.. Resident artists, writers and curators embrace the role of contributing to an active platform of thinking, discussion, production and sharing.
AiR Tilburg Netherlands assists residents by approaching contacts and making arrangements as and when the project requires. Depending on the nature of the work, residents work with an external mentor, curator, master and/or a SEA Foundation team member. The emphasis is on developing and deepening critical and experimental curatorial work and to foster. reflection
ACCOMMODATION INFORMATION
AiR Tilburg Netherlands resides together with SEA Foundation in an Amsterdam School style building. The building has recently been renovated into an artist colony – a hub of artistic activity where exhibitions, talks, meet-ups, screenings and residencies are organised. The residency comprises 2 live/work studios (for single or double occupancy) each with a private bathroom and studio-working facilities. On the ground floor there is a project space that stages public and/or discursive activities. Apart from resident’s studios there are common rooms like kitchen, salon, dining room, gallery, garden and another two guest bedrooms with en-suite facilities. Therefore, AiR Tilburg Netherlands, can accommodated up to 8 people at once.
STUDIO INFORMATION
AiR Tilburg Netherlands studios are secure, set in a private lush town garden and are 24/7 accessible. They have natural light and offer seclusion and tranquility in Tilburg city centre.
Curators and Writers: Studio 30 m2. Well equipped live/study room (sleeps 2 max), bathroom en-suite, south-facing balcony 35 m2. WIFI and breakfast included. Incl. up to 4 hours mentoring per week, plus peer-to-peer talks, guidance and outings.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES
Download the application form use this link: www.seafoundation.eu/apply
Carefully read the instructions
Apply in Dutch or English
FOR CURATORS AND WRITERS
Add the following documents in .pdf
– Application form for curators and writers (incomplete forms will not be considered)
– CV and portfolio (max. 10 pages) with a list of exhibitions and other relevant information
– Description of the residency project including an anticipated schedule. (max 3000 words)
– Motivation (max. 300 words).
– Selfie at work (.jpg)
– Pay 30 Euro application fee.
View the OPEN CALL 2018 on our website: www.seafoundation.eu/call-air-residency-netherlands-2018/
