OPEN CALL – And what art can do about it?
dedicated to interdisciplinary visual artists (new media, multimedia, cross-media artists)
EXTENDED DEADLINE: 05.10.2022
Deadline for application: 30.09.2022
Period: 4.10 – 4.11.2022
The project ‘And what art can do about it?’ questions a recurring theme in contemporary society, namely the relationship between art and eco-socio-political crises. At the invitation of the WASP space, which in 2022 celebrates 10 years of activity, curator Anca Rujoiu and artist Irina Botea Bucan, join an investigation and analysis of the proposed theme, together with curator Andreea Capitanescu.
The solidarity of the international community in the crisis of the war in Ukraine and the eco-climatic crisis that was born in the wake of this disaster is perhaps unprecedented, therefore making us think about this project. The proximity of the aggression and the impact of the media – which broadcasts non-stop information and images from the scene – completely captured our attention and everyone tried to help unconditionally. The effects of the war will be long-lasting and will leave a legacy that will be hard to overcome.
But social crises, military conflicts and political repression have always occurred in different corners of the world. In order to better understand and discover how these crises have been and are being managed by artists, curators and theorists, we set out to develop a project that would offer through dialogue and creative space, exhibition opportunities and new collaborations between artists from Romania and other European and global territories.
Timeline of the project:
The project outlines the creative process through the laboratory and discursive platform, coordinated by artist Irina Botea Bucan and curator Anca Rujoiu. These activities aim to support the 8 selected artists in the realization of new productions based on the artistic concept presented in the documents provided at registration.
During the development period there will be: 5 lectures, 2 workshops and 1 artist presentation.
The project will be finalised with a group exhibition at WASP Working Art Space and Production.
How to apply:
In order to apply the candidates should provide the following documents in English:
- resume / CV
- short description of the proposed artistic concept to be developed within the project frame, including technical details.
- comprehensive portfolio (A4, PDF format, not more than 10 Mb; video works or documentation in AVI, WMV or QuickTime format should be up to 500mb in total). Please provide a link to download using free transfer services like Dropbox.com or Wetransfer.com
All materials should be sent to: contact@waspmagazine.com, until 30.09.2022, 00:00
Support:
- Based on the contract the artists will receive fees and the production costs will be provided for new work developed in the laboratory.
- The organisers reserve the right to make changes to event dates
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Producer: WASP Studios
Co-producer: 4 Culture Association
Project co-financed by the Bucharest City Hall through ARCUB within the Affective Bucharest Program 2022. For detailed information about the financing program of the Bucharest City Hall through ARCUB, you can access www.arcub.ro .
The cultural project is co-financed by the National Cultural Fund Administration (AFCN). It does not necessarily represent the position of AFCN. The AFCN is not responsible for the content of the project or the manner in which the results of the project may be used. These are entirely the responsibility of the funding recipient.
Media partners: Radio România Cultural, Modernism, Revista Zeppelin, Revista ARTA, Feeder, IQads, România Pozitivă
