Open Call:
studios for early career artists!
Something is bubbling in Borrewaterstraat:
Fameus and MORPHO are coming to Merksem with a new studio project.
And in collaboration with State of the Arts, a special trajectory for early career artists is set up!
HOW TO APPLY?
- First step: come to a viewing day, see the spaces and ask your questions! Confirm your visit here.
- Fill in the application form here.
(For a visual reminder of the spaces, you can find pictures here)
Save the dates
- Viewing days: 24 June and 8 July 2024, 2pm
- Deadline for applications: 11 July 2024
- Announcement of results: week of 29 July
When selecting, we look at
- The match between what the artist needs and what the studio project offers.
- The impact the space is likely to have on the artist’s development.
- The diverse composition and interconnectedness of the studio community.
Jury
Submissions will be collectively selected by a jury consisting of representatives of the organising partners:
- Josefien Cornette (Artist – Cripping the Space, Engagement and SOTA)
- Caroline Dumalin (Artistic director MORPHO)
- Çifel Hüseyin (Artist – Artistic newcomers FAMEUS)
- Justine Maxelon (Artist – Core team SOTA)
- Gwen Vanderreyd (Director FAMEUS)
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The Fair Kin Arts Almanac
On Saturday, September 09th 2023, we launched the first copies of the Fair Kin Arts Almanac. The voices of more than 130 artists, thinkers, writers and other creatures proudly fill 420 pages, addressing a gamut of topics, circulating in 12 chapters around a year.
Perspectives, recipes, good ideas and in depth reflections around ecology, parenthood, the need to rest in a life that never stops, the urgency for space and infrastructure for artists, redistribution of resources, accessibility of the sector, artistic involvement in politics and much more.
Impressions of the wonderful launch > here.
Read more and order your copy of the Fair Kin Arts Almanac at the following address: almanac@state-of-the-arts.net.
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In Solidarity with Palestine
We strongly condemn the war crimes committed by the Israeli regime against the civilian population in Gaza. We express our solidarity with the Palestinian population and call for an immediate ceasefire and an end to the blockade.
An overview of initiatives for actions for Palestine can be found > on our dedicated page <