Deadline: 31-Aug-20
The Goethe-Institute is thrilled to launch an initiative that will enable both established and emerging founders, leaders, and managers of art spaces from Southeast Asia, Australia, and New Zealand to network with counterparts in Germany.
Focusing on art spaces and collaborative projects, this program aims to create an environment in which every participant can thrive and unlock their full potential, which in turn will finally lead to a long-term exchange and cooperation among its participants.
The programme invites to explore the following topics:
- On art spaces and collaborative works – Why did you start your space? What narratives were being built and will be developed which can validate your existence in the next years? What are your strategies to construct a fair, safe and democratic system around you?
- Art as social and thinking space – How should we perceive Art now? How can artists and art institutions contribute to their communities?
- Culture politics – Can we investigate our own practices? Can we discuss current sociopolitical issues in a meaningful way?
- How is the COVID-19 pandemic changing the way Art work and function? – The global disruption caused by COVID-19 has forced and accelerated changes in our lives. Artists are forced to reflect on wider themes than personal artistic expressions such as solidarity, flexibility, and collaboration, regardless of personal challenges and geographical distance.
Responding to COVID-19, the program is divided into two periods:
- ONLINE MEETINGS | 20 September – 10 October 2020: Through digital platforms such as Zoom, the selected participants will meet and engage in moderated online conversations and virtual tours. This part will be held in up to three sessions per week over the course of three weeks @120 min. per session. The Goethe-Institute will be responsible for providing the digital platforms.
- MEET UP AND SITE VISIT in Berlin, Germany | Spring/Summer 2021: As a continuation of the digital interactions, a 7-day visit to Berlin will be organized, providing international flights allow. Joining the trip will give you the opportunities to meet people who work in Art spaces and collaborative projects in Southeast Asia, Australia, New Zealand and Germany.
Eligibility Criteria
- Should be from one of these countries: Australia, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, New Zealand, The Philippines, Singapore, Thailand, and Vietnam.
- Must have previously founded/led/managed and/or are currently working in the Art space.
- Must have previously been involved and/or are currently working in collaborative artistic projects
- strongly interested in pursuing the sustainability of Art spaces and other artistic projects
- eager to engage in dialogue and willing to empathize with people with diverse backgrounds and perspectives
- Can communicate well in English.
For more information, visit https://www.goethe.de/ins/sg/en/kul/serv/open/aup.html