Open Call „Be mobile – Create Together!“

“Be Mobile – Create Together!”
A new multinational and multidisciplinary artist residency program of four cultural institutions in Turkey.

The application deadline has expired. Here you will find the selection of the jury.
We are pleased to welcome the following Resdienzkünstler*innen:

Gizem Aksu (Spring 2020): The choreographer and dancer deals with the different qualities of feelings and creates an archive of imaginary and performative manifestations of feelings. During her residency in HELLERAU, she will explore how feelings change, how they affect the body, and how these changes can be read in a particular socio-political and cultural dynamic.

Melih Kıraç (Spring 2020): The dancer and performer tests contemporary dance techniques, improvisation and develops multidisciplinary approaches in his works. Since 2011 he is a member of the collective Çıplak Ayaklar Kumpanyası, an independent dance collective that organizes performances and workshops for a local dance community. During her stay at the residence, Melih Kiraç wants to compare production conditions and thus question her own artistic practice.

“Be mobile – Create Together” will host artists* from different countries in the following artist residencies:

  • in Germany HELLERAU – European Centre of the Arts (Dresden), Künstlerhaus Bethanien (Berlin) and Akademie Schloss Solitude (Stuttgart)
  • in France Camargo Foundation (Cassis), La Cité Internationale des Arts (Paris) and Le Cube (Issy-les-Moulineaux)
  • in the Netherlands, exchange program Dansmakers (Amsterdam), Rast Theater (Amsterdam), Van Eyck Academie (Maastricht) and Writers Unlimited (The Hague)
  • in Turkey, arthereistanbul (Istanbul), İKSV Residency (Istanbul), Barbara Residency (Ayvalık), Göl Yazıevi (Bursa), Misi Art House (Bursa) and Nesin Art Village (Şirince)

“Be mobile – Create Together” is supported by Institut français de Turquie, Dutch Embassy in Turkey, Goethe-Institut Istanbul and Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV).

The residence programmes will host a total of 26 artists* – 13 from Turkey and 13 from France, Germany and the Netherlands. The aim of the residence is to give the artists* the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and insight into the local culture, to engage with the local art scene, to make contacts, exchange ideas, gain inspiration and carry out an artistic project as well as to research, work and produce with other artists* in the countries they visit.

The residence covers all costs related to travel, accommodation and production.

“Be mobile – Create Together” will host artists* from different countries in the following artist residences:

  • in Germany HELLERAU – European Centre of the Arts (Dresden), Künstlerhaus Bethanien (Berlin) and Akademie Schloss Solitude (Stuttgart);
  • in France Camargo Foundation (Cassis), La Cité Internationale des Arts (Paris) and Le Cube (Issy-les-Moulineaux);
  • in the Netherlands, exchange program Dansmakers (Amsterdam), Rast Theater (Amsterdam), Van Eyck Academie (Maastricht) and Writers Unlimited (The Hague);
  • in Turkey, arthereistanbul (Istanbul), İKSV Residency (Istanbul), Barbara Residency (Ayvalık), Göl Yazıevi (Bursa), Misi Art House (Bursa) and Nesin Art Village (Şirince)

“Be mobile – Create Together” is supported by Institut français de Turquie, Dutch Embassy in Turkey, Goethe-Institut Istanbul and Istanbul Foundation for Culture and Arts (İKSV).

The residence programmes will host a total of 26 artists* – 13 from Turkey and 13 from France, Germany and the Netherlands. The aim of the residence is to give the artists* the opportunity to gain a deeper understanding and insight into the local culture, to engage with the local art scene, to make contacts, exchange ideas, gain inspiration and carry out an artistic project as well as to research, work and produce with other artists* in the countries they visit.

The residence covers all costs related to travel, accommodation and production.

The periods of the residences are:

France

Camargo Foundation (Cassis) – 2 months, 2 artists* between September-October 2019 and February-March 2020
La Cité Internationale des Arts (Paris) – 1.5 months, 2 artists* between 3 September and 13 October 2019 and 17 December 2019-29 January 2020
Le Cube (Issy-les-Moulineaux) – 4 months, 1 artist* between 15 September 2019 – 15 January 2020

Germany (German)

  • HELLERAU – European Centre of the Arts (Dresden) – 5 months, 1 artist*in from autumn 2019
  • Künstlerhaus Bethanien (Berlin) – 5 months, 1 artist* between January – May 2020
  • Akademie Schloss Solitude (Stuttgart) – 5 months, 1 artist*in between 15 October 2019 – 15 March 2020

Netherlands

  • Exchange program Dansmakers (Amsterdam) – 3 months, 1 artist*in between 1 and 19 October 2019
  • Rast Theater (Amsterdam) – 3 months, 1 artist*in between 30 September and 20 October 2019
  • Van Eyck Academie (Maastricht) – 3 months, 1 artist*in between 1-30 November 2019
  • Writers Unlimited (The Hague) – 3 months, 1 artist*in between 10 January and 9 February 2020

Turkey

  • Arthere (Istanbul) – 3 months, 1 artist*in between September-November 2019
  • İKSV Residency (Istanbul) – 3 months, 12 artists* between September 2019-May 2020

Barbara Residency (Ayvalık), Göl Yazıevi (Bursa), Misi Art House (Bursa) and Nesin Art Village (Şirince) complete the residency İKSV by inviting artists* to one-week excursions in the following program:

  • Barbara Residency (Ayvalık) – 1 week excursion, 4 artists* between September 2019 – May 2020
  • Göl Yazıevi (Bursa) – 1 week excursion, 4 artists* between September 2019 – May 2020
  • Misi Art House (Bursa) – 1 week excursion, 4 artists* between September 2019 – May 2020
  • Nesin Art Village (Şirince) – 1 week excursion, 4 artists* between September 2019 – May 2020

Target audience

The residences are open to artists* who deal with the performing arts, fine and digital art and literature. The jury will evaluate the applications, which focus on the goals of intercultural dialogue. Artists* who are willing to get to know the art scene in France, Germany, the Netherlands and Turkey and to deepen their knowledge of the context are more likely to become winners of the programme. Active interest in the programme and a continuous stay throughout the programme are required. The jury, composed of representatives of the Steering Committee and the Residence Programmes, will assess the artistic quality and excellence of the applications.

Conditions of application

  • Only young artists* who can prove their ability to produce art can apply for the programme.
  • Artists* from Turkey can participate in the residency programmes in France, Germany and the Netherlands, while artists* from France, Germany and the Netherlands can participate in the residency programmes in Turkey.
  • The residence programmes are open to artists* of all nationalities living in France, Germany, the Netherlands or Turkey.
  • However, artists* should prove that they have been legally resident (for at least three consecutive years) in France, Germany, the Netherlands or Turkey.
  • Applications must be submitted in English.
  • You can apply online at bemobilecreatetogether.eu
  • The artists*who wish to apply for the programme upload their CVs, portfolios (max. 8 MB), a letter of intent and complete the online form.
  • The closing date for applications is April 30, 2019, 18:00 (GMT+3).

Selection of artists

The selection process is divided into three phases: Application phase, pre-selection and final selection of the international jury.

  • 1-15 May 2019: Under the supervision of the Steering Committee, an independent committee of 5 people will check the eligibility of the applications.
  • 15 May-17 June 2019: All eligible applications will be evaluated by a committee established by each residency. This committee will submit their pre-selected candidates for the evaluation of the final jury.
  • 24-25 June 2019: The final jury (including representatives from the residencies and the partners of the project) will meet in Istanbul. Each residency will present the favoured applications. On a mutual agreement, the jury will decide the final laureates who will be granted for the residency programmes.