The Goethe-Institut on behalf of the EUNIC – European Union National Institutes for Culture Cluster Palestine and the European Union is pleased to announce an opportunity for emerging Palestinian and European artists, male and female, to participate in an interdisciplinary artistic residency program.
This residency seeks to foster collaboration, experimentation, presentation, and performance of new works that engage local communities in Palestinian heritage sites, as well as international audiences online.
Successful applicants will be provided with an inspiring cultural environment to experiment and express their artistic vision either individually or collaboratively on multi-disciplinary art projects, exhibitions, and open studios.
The residency program aims to facilitate creative discussions and exchanges among participants through tours, lectures, and seminars.
This is an opportunity to disconnect from their daily routines, dedicate time to artistic research, experiment creatively, and develop their professional practice in a collaborative environment.
The program also supports the international collaboration and multilateral alliances, with European artists in creating and evolving innovative artworks,
The residency will culminate in public events at a cultural heritage site, bringing local and international audiences together in these historical places (in person and virtually) showcasing these productions and projects that aim to preserve and enhance the Palestinian cultural heritage.
What the residency offers:
The residency will offer free studio space, a per diem allowance and production grant for materials and other production costs, mentoring, and logistical support to culminate in an exhibition/public event.
Place of implementation of residence
The project encourages beneficiaries of the project to carry out a period of residence in another city within the West Bank, Jerusalem, or Gaza.
Participants obligations:
- The effective implementation of the selected project proposal (January 2025 – June 2025)
- Presenting the project's outputs during the closing event of the Art Residencies project (July – September 2025)
- Additionally, organizing at least two public activities, such as workshops, dialogues, or seminars, is necessary to enhance communication with the community (January 2025 - June 2025)
Duration
- Two months from (January 2025 – June 2025).
Eligible applicants
The call is open for individual artists and organizations of all disciplines over the age of 18 from Palestine residing in the West Bank, East Jerusalem, Gaza, or Diaspora, and European artists and/or organizations.
Specialty
Audio and Visual Arts
How to apply
Please submit your application via the link attached to the advertisement.
Application deadline:
Please fill out the following form until November 12, 2024, at 23:55
Incomplete applications cannot be considered.
For further information:
You can contact us via email:
Mishkal-ppd@goethe.de
We look forward to your participation in this exciting and inspiring artistic experience!
The art residency is part of the project MISHKAL "Perform, Produce, Design" funded by the European Union and managed by the Goethe-Institut and the British Council in Palestine. It aims to support Palestinian cultural entrepreneurs, independent creatives, cultural agents, and artists, including those in more marginalized areas, to build artistic production capacity, networks, and collaborations, and develop markets toward reviving Palestinian cultural heritage, artistic expression, and creative industries.
