A.PASS: Open Call for Collective Research Residency

This open call is for a two-month paid artistic research residency aimed at collectives with a research-based artistic practice. The residency focuses on a period of “lying fallow,” where collectives explore sustainable methods for artistic research, reflect on their practices, and share findings during the residency and in a final symposium. The selected collective will contribute to the ongoing dialogue around sustainable art research models and methodologies. Information & Application Details: • Deadline: Friday, February 28th, 2025 (23:59 CEST) • Residency Period: June – October 2025 (up to 8.5 weeks, can be spread over 5 months) • Application fee: Free Eligibility: • Collectives of 3–10 members (not individuals or duos) • Must have a research-based artistic practice active at the time of application • Interested in exploring a fallow period in their collective practice • Have experience with reflection on institutions, pedagogical or anthropological experience, or research across transnational and transcultural contexts Theme: • Exploring sustainable periods of lying fallow in artistic research • How the collective can balance production, presentation, and research, and how this balance can be approached sustainably. How to Apply: Only through the online application form. All materials must be submitted in a single PDF, including: • Application Letter: Describing the collective’s approach to artistic research, fallow periods, and motivations. • Timeline: A detailed planning of the residency. • Biographies & CVs: For each group member (max 2 pages per person). • Portfolio: A visual document or links showcasing the work of the collective and/or members (max 3 pages per person). Submission Requirements: • Application letter (max 5 pages or 15 min audio/video) • Timeline for residency • Biographies/CVs (max 2 pages per person) • Portfolio (max 3 pages per person or online links) Selection Process: • First Selection: The general coordinator checks if the application meets basic criteria. • Second Selection: A jury evaluates the artistic research focus, pedagogical aspects, and diversity of the collective. • Third Selection: A final online talk with the top 5 shortlisted collectives to discuss their application in more detail. Program Benefits: • Salary: €10,000 per person for a group of 3-5 members (or €50,000 total for larger groups, divided accordingly). • Travel & Accommodation: Up to €2,000 per person for travel and accommodation (with receipts). • Research Budget: €2,000 for small production costs. • Support: Access to a dedicated mentor, curator, a.pass library, and technical equipment. • Workspace: A collective workspace in Brussels (conditions to be clarified). Contact & Resources:• Contact: Kristof, the general coordinator, at kristof@apass.be • Further Info: Visit the a.pass website for more details. • Publications: Applicants will receive a copy of In These Circumstances (a.pass methodology publication) after submission. Physical copies are available for purchase (€15, shipping within Europe included). Additional Notes: The residency is designed to foster dialogue between collectives, a.pass, and external participants, with an emphasis on exploring alternative artistic research methods and the sustainability of such practices. Website link: https://apass.be/open-call/#show_call_form