Brief Description
The RECONNECT residency at Gagel Farm in Lochem, the Netherlands, is an opportunity for artists to develop projects that engage with ecological, social, and economic regeneration. The residency is designed for artists who seek to explore new forms of connection to place, land-based cultures, and regenerative integrity.

Location:

Gagel Farm, Lochem, Netherlands

Eligibility
Open to artists working on projects related to regeneration, ecosystem relations, and land-based cultures.
No explicit geographical or demographic restrictions mentioned.

How to Apply
Applicants must submit the following documents via email (erf@gagel.nl):
Portfolio (1-5 artistic projects) – PDF, max 10MB
CV – PDF
Project Proposal (including motivation, engagement with the theme, residency timeline, expectations) – PDF
Budget Plan (including honorarium, and additional funding approach if exceeding €4,000) – Excel
Relevant Links (to video/audio files) included in PDFs

All files should be named in a specific format:
Proposal: FirstName(s)_LastName(s)_PP
CV: FirstName(s)_LastName(s)_CV
Budget: FirstName(s)_LastName(s)_B
Applications must be received before the deadline or before 70 submissions are reached.
Optional tour of Gagel Farm on February 15, 2025 (recommended for insight but not mandatory).
Selection Process

Applications are evaluated based on:
Artistic & regenerative relevance in relation to RECONNECT’s central questions.
Potential for new sensitivities in connecting to place and land-based cultures.
Regenerative integrity across ecological, social, and economic domains.
Feasibility of project and budget.
Impact on the farm and its communities.
Complexity of ecosystem relations in the approach.
Potential for mutual flourishing among artist residents.

Program Benefits & Awards
Residency at Gagel Farm, a 45ha regenerative landscape.
Honorarium included in the budget (specific amount not stated).
Opportunity to collaborate with farmers, citizens, scientists, entrepreneurs, and policymakers.

 

Deadline: March 2, 2025 (or earlier if 70 applications are received)

Website:  (http://www.valleyofthepossible.com/)

 

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