Deadline: 14-Apr-22
136 GOETHE LAB Open Call is inviting all Singapore-based cultural practitioners, individual or collectives, to develop and present a project at the Goethe-Institut Singapore’s project space, 136 GOETHE LAB.
The open call welcomes experimental, research-based, process-driven, and interdisciplinary formats, rather than readymade presentations.
Example Formats of Presentation
- Research-based collectives investigating topics pertinent to contemporary life.
- Experimental productions by multidisciplinary culture-makers—theatre, film, music, dance, etc.
- A series of public events exploring a particular topic.
- Regular discussion groups or dialogues between contemporary practitioners—artists, poets, writers, etc.
- Relevant workshops for public or professional audiences.
- Networking events among cultural agents in Singapore.
- Education/outreach programmes introducing audiences to arts and cultural practices.
Mechanisms & Requirements
- 36 GOETHE LAB will be offered to selected applicants free of cost for up to 8 weeks, with a project budget of up to SGD15.000, including honorariums, technical, and production requirements.
- Proposals must be process-based and developed over the occupation period at 136 GOETHE LAB.
- All relevant formats and disciplines are welcome.
- Proposals should include a public-facing format, consideration or interaction at 136 GOETHE LAB that can be ongoing over the period of the project.
- Projects with a shorter occupation period and/or smaller productions budgets are welcome to apply as well
- The Goethe-Institute Singapore’s programmes team will shortlist selected applicants for an in-person meeting before the final selection.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to contemporary cultural practitioners based in Singapore.
- Applicants are welcome to include regional or international participants.
- Selected applicants with regional or international collaborators will receive additional support for travel.
- Production funds can be supplemented by sponsors, which should be shared with the Goethe-Institute Singapore’s programmes team.
For more information, visit https://www.goethe.de/ins/sg/en/kul/eof/open-call.html