Organizer Information
ASSEMBLE – International Arts Programme explores climate emergency at the intersection of involuntary migration, displacement, conflict, and ecological decline. The initiative is led by D6:EU (Cyprus), with partners including Congress of Cultural Activists (Ukraine), Moving Artists (Spain), and international mobility networks such as On the Move, D6: Culture in Transit (UK), ARC – Artist at Risk Connection (France), and Larnaka2030 (Cyprus). ASSEMBLE fosters inclusive, cross-border cultural practices and networks, offering artists and curators opportunities to engage critically with urgent global challenges while ensuring mobility justice, cultural rights, and freedom of expression.
Title & Description
ASSEMBLE Fellowship – Open Call for Curators and Cultural Practitioners 2026–27
This fellowship programme invites Artists, Curators, and Cultural Practitioners with lived experience of forced migration or displacement to join a 12-month international programme. Participants will develop new curatorial projects addressing the climate emergency and its intersections with conflict, displacement, and ecological decline.
The fellowship combines local production support, international learning labs, residencies, and a digital exhibition to share work globally. Fellows will gain practical experience and mentorship while expanding professional networks across Europe and beyond. This open call is available for practitioners based in Cyprus, the Basque Country (Spain), and Ukraine, with travel across Cyprus, Spain, Ukraine, Morocco, and the United Kingdom required.
Categories
Curatorial, Art Management, Performance, Interdisciplinary Arts, Multimedia, Digital, Research
Eligibility
- Open to professional Artists, Curators, and Cultural Practitioners with lived experience of involuntary migration or displacement.
- Applicants must reside legally in Cyprus, the Basque Country (Spain), or Ukraine.
- Age 18+.
- Evidence of professional practice, including prior projects and collaboration with artists or communities.
- Able to travel internationally for programme activities.
- English proficiency required.
Program Benefits & Awards
- Fee: €9,000 per Fellow (subject to local tax).
- Production Budget: €6,000 for project costs, local travel, and participation fees.
- Fully funded international travel, accommodation, and per diems for programme activities.
- Access to curatorial labs in Cyprus, Spain, Ukraine (hybrid), and a group residency in Newcastle-upon-Tyne (UK).
- Participation in the On the Move Cultural Mobility Forum (Morocco) and related networking events.
- Inclusion in a digital exhibition showcasing the three curatorial projects globally.
- Mentoring, peer-to-peer learning, and knowledge-sharing across international partners.
- Exposure through communications campaigns and social media takeovers highlighting Fellows’ work.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
- Short application form (written, audio, or video, max 2 minutes per response).
- Professional information: CV and portfolio of past work (links or documentation).
- Responses to thematic questions covering:
- Professional practice and past projects.
- Motivation and goals for joining the programme.
- Proposed approach to a curatorial project addressing climate emergency.
- Optional Equality & Diversity Monitoring Form.
How to Apply?
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 26 March 2026
- Notification of Shortlist: 9 April 2026
- Online Interviews: 13–21 April 2026
- Final Outcome: 4 May 2026
- Fellowship Start: June 2026
- Curatorial Labs & Residencies:
- 11–13 June 2026 – Nicosia & Larnaca, Cyprus
- 6–8 Nov 2026 – Bilbao, Spain
- 7–17 Dec 2026 – Newcastle-upon-Tyne, UK
- 21–23 Jan 2027 – Lviv, Ukraine (Hybrid)
- International Conference: April 2027, Morocco (dates TBC)
- Project Launch & Digital Exhibition: June 2027
Location
Hybrid: Cyprus (Nicosia, Larnaca), Spain (Basque Country), Ukraine, United Kingdom, Morocco, Online
Additional Details
- Fellows must attend all mandatory labs, residencies, and online sessions.
- Ethical use of resources and respect for sensitive content is required.
- Anti-oppression and wellbeing frameworks are embedded throughout the programme.
- GDPR compliance and participant insurance are mandatory.
- ASSEMBLE prioritizes diversity, inclusion, and mobility justice, with proactive support for practitioners affected by displacement.