Deadline: 10 June 2020
Maan was initiated as a response to the magnitude of the current crisis and its impact on the arts community and a continuation of Athr’s support of the art scene and its artists. It is intrinsic to the mission to proactively participate in their sustainability all while making art accessible to a wider audience and triggering change, particularly in times of uncertainty.
Initiated by Athr in cooperation with artists, the production and research fund consists of creating limited edition artworks by established and emerging artists to support fellow practicing artists.
The call is open for plastic artists to apply in varying amounts towards achieving their projects or research. The fund is open to support a collection of contemporary artworks or other requirements to enable artistic production.
Funding Information
The funds are aimed to assist in artistic production. Grant amounts awarded will be between 5,000SAR and 10,000SAR. Artists can only receive one grant a year.
Eligibility Criteria
- Open to all visual artists based in Saudi Arabia or living in Saudi two years and longer. There are no limitations concerning age, region or provenance of the applicant.
- Applications can be submitted in Arabic or English.
- All applications will be first examined in relation to the formal conditions requested.
- Applicants must be individual artists, or an individual representing an artist collective, ensemble, or group. This open call includes an application that can be submitted to the details provided.
Jury
A rotating jury of three visual artists participating in Maan Editions and one Athr director will review all applications. The evaluation process occurs in two stages: a preselection by a committee of readers and a final selection by the committee of jurors.
Selection Criteria
The proposed application should describe the use of the funds in correlation between the artistic principles of the artist and the way in which it is expressed in the work or project will be considered. Conceptual, formal, and contextual characteristics of the work or project proposed will be taken into consideration.
For more information, visit https://www.athrart.com/news/338