Applications are now open for the Curatorial Residency Program to introduce new international perspectives to the local art community enhancing curatorial research, exchange and discourse in Frankfurt.
Donor Name: basis e.v.
Country: All Countries
Type of Grant: Program
Deadline: 09/17/2023
Size of the Grant: 1000€
Details:
Resident curators are provided time and space to develop a curatorial program here at basis e.v. by researching and connecting with the different artists, who obtain a studio at basis, the previously prepared abstract concept proposal should be specified into an elaborated exhibition concept.
Overview
- Young international curators and art practioners showing a consistent curatorial practice.
- Country of residence predominantly outside germany.
- Successful graduates of a university or art academy.
- Genuine interest in the local art scene of Frankfurt.
- Preparation of/research for exhibition during the stay.
- Curating the exhibition at basis e.v. (September until end of October 2024).
Benefits
- Studio visits and meetings with professionals in Frankfurt are an important part of the program.
- Networking opportunities will be offered.
- A public lecture or workshop can be held while the residency.
- The curatorial resident will be fully funded by the city of Frankfurt, covering travel expenses and a per diem of 1000€/month.
- If necessary, they can also assist in obtaining a visa.
- The selected applicant will be hosted in a fully equipped studio apartment at basis e.v. in the heart of Frankfurt.
- Travel expenses and an additional fee for the exhibition will be covered as well.
Specifications
- Group exhibition.
- Some of the artists should be based or connected to Frankfurt.
- Young and up-coming artists.
- New productions of works desirable.
- No loans from museums possible.
- Exhibition budget of around 20.000 Euros – extra budget needs to be applied for.
- Ideally only limited transports outside of the Frankfurt am main area.
- Conception of an accompanying programme with 1-3 events (talks, lectures, etc.)
Who can apply?
- Eligible applicants are young cultural practitioners and scholars from all around the globe with a pertinent experience in curating exhibitions and/or related projects.
- There is no specific age limit – the open call is direct to curators in the earlier stages of their career.
- The application should document a well-founded interest in current debates in arts and culture and a specific interest in the Frankfurt art scene.
- The applicants should have a good level of spoken and written English or German). A jury of experts decides about the awarding.
For more information, visit basis e.v.
