UK | Residency for curators based in Central or Eastern Europe

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Delfina Foundation, in partnership with Kunsthalle Praha, calls for applications from curators based in Central and Eastern Europe for a three-week residency in London, from 3 to 23 April 2023.

Alongside gaining time and space to develop their work, Delfina Foundation’s residents participate in a bespoke programme that includes:

Guided visits to museums, galleries, non-profits, artist- run spaces and studios, as well as trips to institutions outside London
Opportunities to meet and engage with artists, curators, academics and researchers through organised presentations, studio visits, events and meals
Professional development activities including presentations and crits, portfolio reviews, and mentoring activities
Collaborative exchange between residents through informal gatherings, crits and meals

Applicants receive the following

A three-week residency at Delfina Foundation, including:

A return economy-class flight
Airport transfers in the UK
Reimbursement of visa fee (if required)
A living allowance of 30 GBP per day
A materials budget of 200 GBP
Local travel pass for London Underground and buses
A single bedroom with a desk at Delfina Foundation – a house which hosts up to eight residents with shared facilities, including: bathrooms, laundry rooms, a kitchen, library and dining room

Requirements

The recipient must be a citizen (or be based there with a long-term residence permit) AND currently living and working in one of the following countries: Belarus, Albania, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, Croatia, Czech Republic, Estonia, Hungary, Kosovo, Latvia, Lithuania, Moldova, Montenegro, Poland, North Macedonia, Romania, Serbia, Slovakia, Slovenia, Ukraine.
They must be seeking an opportunity to develop their practice
They must be able to explain how the experience of an international residency may benefit their career development and local networks
They must be proficient in English.

Application guidelines

Deadline: 24 October 2022