Neem deel aan een artist-led residentie om je praktijk in social practice te kunnen ontwikkelen
What?
In September 2022, we launch MINO LAB, an annual artist-led residency for emerging (autodidact) makers who create from a sense of urgency to make an impact and engage with social change at large.
Providing sixmultidisciplinary artists with the space, time and expertise to develop their practice through a four-month residency built on the principles of social art practices. Exploring the potential of aesthetic strategies for change-making, the program offers residents tools to critically reflect on their practice, grounding it in its broader socio-political context.
The artists engage with professionals in the field through theory and practice,exploring art as a tool for community-building, the claim to neutrality, decolonial approaches, materiality and sustainable practices. The program works towards a final open studio exhibition. Throughout the program, the residents are coached and take part in group sessions, critically reflecting on their process.
WHAT CAN YOU EXPECT?
- Masterclasses from topnotch (international) artists about the principles of social art practice,
- Insights and tools to critically reflect on your practice, grounding it in a broader socio-political context,
- Personal and artistic coaching for 4 months,
- A total budget of €3500,
- A physical workspace in Antwerp for you to create and exhibit your work,
- A (self-curated) closing exhibition and events,
- A larger network of (inter)national creatives for support and inspiration.
COMMITMENT
- Attending all in-person workshops and theoretical modules at MINO Art Space, 2 times per month.
- A general commitment to the program of at least 1 or 2 days week.
- Residents have daily access to MINO’s workspace and are welcome to use it whenever.
TIMING
- 10.08 – APPLICATION DEADLINE
- 26.08 – ANNOUNCEMENT FINAL SELECTION
- 20.09 – KICK-OFF MINO LAB
- 05.12 – OPENING EVENT OPEN STUDIO EXHIBITION
- 17.12 – END OF MINO LAB
For whom?
- An individual or a collective, diverse media and disciplines welcome,
- With or without an official training in the arts. We strongly recommend autodidact makers to apply,
- Whose work is grounded in or contributes to community building and/or social awareness,
- Open to learn from fellow artists and professionals,
- Able to commit to a 4-month residency for at least 1 or 2 days a week,
- Living in Belgium.
How to apply?
Send your application to margot@mino-antwerp.be, before August 10, including:
1. A portfolio of your work that reflects your practice. Choose the format you find fitting.
2. A statement with your motivation, artistic vision and, if possible, a preliminary outline of what you want to explore during the residency.
Need guidance in drawing up your portfolio or application? Contact Margot or drop by MINO on Sunday, July 17, for an informal walk-in info session, from 2 until 6 pm.
The selection will be made by: Angela Tillieu, Eric Niyibizi Cyuzuzo, Giya Makondo-Wills and Tetty Kayembe.
