OPEN CALL FOR INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTISTS AND PRACTITIONERS

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Call Details

Deadline for Submissions: 7 April 2024
Residency Period: 10-14 days between June and August 2024
Location: Rural areas across Romania

Who Can Apply

Interdisciplinary artists, architects, landscape architects, hydrologists, anthropologists, and community organizers are welcome to apply.
Applicants must be citizens or permanent residents of the Czech Republic, Italy, the UK, Germany, the Netherlands, Poland, or Romania.

Project Description FLOWING STREAMS, developed by EUNIC Romania, offers a unique opportunity for artists and practitioners to delve into the cultural ecology of water in rural Romania. This initiative is a collaboration among seven cultural institutions, including the British Council, Czech Centre, Embassy of the Netherlands, Goethe-Institut, Italian Institute for Culture, Polish Institute, and Fundația9. The project, curated by Adelina Luft, aims to foster meaningful collaborations and exchange of knowledge centered around water conservation and management practices.

Objectives and Activities Participants will immerse themselves in Romanian village life, exploring the specific context of water in each location, facilitated by a partnering organization. This engagement aims to explore local traditions, customs, and practices related to water, fostering a mutual exchange of knowledge and cultural insights. The residencies provide a platform for artists to engage with local communities, share experiences, and contribute to a sustainable ecological and cultural dialogue.

Situating Waters The project challenges traditional perceptions of water by emphasizing its social and cultural dimensions. It invites participants to consider water’s varied roles and meanings across different communities, highlighting the importance of local knowledge and practices in water management.

Residency Conditions

The residency includes travel expenses, accommodation, some meals, a 700 EUR fee, and a 300 EUR production budget.
Participants will be integrated into village life, with local organizations offering support, community connections, and resources for research.
Communal meals and transportation options (bicycles, cars, or public transport information) will be provided based on the host organization’s capabilities.

Eligibility and Application Criteria The program is open to individuals of all ages, genders, and backgrounds from specified countries. Each residency is dedicated to applicants from one of the eligible countries, with one selected participant per country. We encourage applications from practitioners with diverse disciplinary backgrounds and artistic approaches: interdisciplinary and socially-engaged artists, architects/landscape architects, hydrologists, anthropologists, or community organisers with a minimum of 5 years of experience in their respective fields. Please check the eligibility of applicants for each host organisation.