Climate Action Artist Residencies Application 2024

Application Period:
Application period: December 1, 2023 to January 31, 2024
Period of residency: between March 1, 2024 and November 30, 2024
Announcement of selection: end of February 2024

Overview

The Climate Action Artist Residencies program enables established artists from Germany and selected countries of the Vulnerable 20 (V20) (currently the Philippines, Fiji, and Samoa) to spend three months embedded in organizations that conduct climate impact research. Participants from V20 countries will travel to Germany while participants from Germany will travel to the selected V20 countries.

The goal of the program is to artistically convey the climate realities that the societies of the V20 are dealing with and bring the globally interconnected vulnerability caused by climate change to a wider public.

The program is funded by the Federal Foreign Office of the Federal Republic of Germany and implemented by Cultural Vistas.

Eligibility
- Applicants from all artistic fields including but not limited to visual arts, film, literature, music, digital arts, spoken word, theater, dance, etc.
- Artists who are curious about or already feature a track record of engaging at the intersection of art and science.
- Applicants must be of legal age.
- Applicants permanently living in and representing the Philippines, Fiji, Samoa, and Germany are currently eligible to apply for the program.
Application Instructions
Required Documents:
- Resume/CV
- Documents providing information about your formal education whether by an academic institution (e.g., graduation certificate) or through vocational/technical training (e.g., trade certificate)
- Passport/ID: Accepted participants must have a passport valid through 30 December 2025. A copy of the biographic page is required (page with picture, legal name, birth information).
- Link to your previous work such as an internet-based catalogue of works, an online portfolio, or link to your website.
- Preliminary Project Proposal
Steps for Submission:
- Complete this form in its entirety, including upload of required documents.
- Click the "Submit" button for final submission of your application.
- You will be re-directed to a "Thank You" page and receive an email confirmation of submission to the email address included in your application. IF YOU DO NOT RECEIVE THIS EMAIL, YOUR APPLICATION SUBMISSION WAS NOT RECEIVED.
Incomplete applications will not be processed.

The provision of all services, benefits, and programs of Cultural Vistas shall be made without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, age, religion, gender, disability, marital status, partnership status, sexual orientation, alienage, or citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.
Personal and Biographical Information
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Required Documents
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Education
Academic Degree(s) or Vocational Certificate(s)

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Professional Experience
Resume/CV (Limit 2 pages, Word Document or PDF Format):*

Including current and past relevant employment, dates and locations, and any publications about your work, list of solo or group exhibitions you were a part of, etc.
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Project Summary

In the questions below, please briefly summarize the "what", "why", and "how" of your project proposal.
Please describe your interest and motivation in applying for the Climate Action Artist Residencies. (Max 500 words)*

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Please describe the mutual benefit you aim to achieve for the hosting climate impact research organization and yourself as an artist in residence. (Max 500 words)*

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Please describe your background and interest in climate change related issues. (Max 500 words)*

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Residency Proposal
Successful proposals will:
- include a description of how your proposed residency would inspire collaboration between art and science together with your hosting climate impact research organization,
- demonstrate how you would approach the artistic aspects of your proposed residency,
- include a description of how your proposed residency will convey the insights you gain to a wide general audience artistically,
- include your intention for motivating your audience to take action against climate change.
Full Preliminary Residency Proposal*

No more than 5 pages, describing your vision for the project including what materials/medium you intend to use, category of the art piece, proposed size, display parameters, type/size of intended audience, etc.
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Residency Structure
Do you already have a host climate impact research organization in mind for your residency?*

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Overview

Eligibility

Application Instructions

Personal and Biographical Information

Contact Information

Required Documents

Education

Professional Experience

Artistic Background

Project Summary

Residency Proposal

Residency Structure

Applicant Terms & Conditions