Platform Asia has been awarded funding from Arts Council England to deliver Germinate, to research, foster and seed cultural opportunities between the UK and West Asia.
We will support 3 x UK curators to visit Turkey, Azerbaijan and Georgia between 26 June-4 July to research and develop project ideas. Travel and stipend will be covered. And an opportunity to apply for a bursary to deliver a new public programme with us. To apply, fill in a short application form on our website.
What we are offering through this opportunity
- £300 stipend, plus £100 towards food and travel (fee is inclusive of all taxes) during the visit.
- Return flight to Istanbul and accommodation covered during the visit.
- Flights between Istanbul, Baku and Tbilisi.
- Networking opportunity with local artists, curators and venues.
- Opportunity to apply for 1 x £1,000 bursary to further research and deliver a new public programme with us (subject to proposals received).
Expected outputs from successful applicants
- To submit a curatorial proposal that will lead to public engagement activities such as exhibitions, screenings, performance/s and web-based activity. Which will benefit West Asian artists from the UK and internationally.
- To establish potential links and connections with proposed artists, venues and collaborators for future projects.
- To complete and submit a short activity report.
Eligibility
- Be a practising curator, with previous experience working with contemporary art and culture in all or part of their practice.
- Based in England.
- Have demonstrable career experience as a practising curator.
- Have curated and delivered projects/activities open to the public within the last three years.
- Have an interest in UK and international West Asian art, culture and communities.
The application should include:
- 100 words in English about your research interest and how you plan to develop.
- 100 words in English about how you meet the eligibility criteria.
- Completed online application form, submitted by 5pm, 5 May 2023.
Click here to read more and apply for the open call:
https://platformasia.org.uk/germinate-open-call/
Deadline: 5pm, 5 May 2023.
Germinate is supported by Arts Council England.
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