Short Description
YARAT Contemporary Art Space invites local and international artists to take part in “Performance Week”, a special program within the exhibition Once a Sea, which explores the ecological, emotional, and cultural imprints of the Caspian Sea.
Eligibility
Proposals are welcome across a wide range of formats:
- Performance
- Time-based media (video, sound and digital technologies)
- Text
- Participatory interactive practices
We are looking for thoughtful, critical, and poetic responses to the Caspian Sea’s fragmented condition—its erasures, tensions, and possible futures.
Submission Requirements
- Scan of the passport
- CV
- Portfolio
- Letter of intent
- Proposal of the project
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected artists will have the opportunity to:
- Present their work during Performance Week at YARAT Contemporary Art Space, as part of the Once a Sea exhibition program.
- Participate in a preparatory workshop and receive mentorship from the guest curator and YARAT’s curatorial team.
- Receive logistical support, including rehearsal space, basic materials, technical equipment, and on-site assistance.
- Have their transportation, accommodation, and per diems fully covered by YARAT.
- Be featured on YARAT’s media platforms – social media, website, and press.
- Gain valuable professional networking opportunities with artists from different countries.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Baku, Azerbaijan
Timeline
Application Deadline: 1 June 2025
Website Link: https://yarat.az/index.php?lang=en&page=12&yrtMaincatID=13&yrtSubcatID=30&yrtEventID=2435
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