Brief Description:
iMAL Project Office (iPO) is an artist residency program based in Brussels, Belgium, designed to support artists and creators working in digital and performance arts. The residency offers production and research assistance to develop new artistic projects. The residency lasts up to one month and includes collaboration opportunities with institutions such as LABoral (Spain) and A Two Dogs Company (Brussels).

Information and Application Details:

  • Deadline for Applications: February 16, 2025
  • Residency Duration: Maximum 1 month
  • Application Type: Online (no application fee)
  • Residency Setting: Urban

Eligibility:

  • Open only to artists residing in Belgium

How to Apply & Submission Requirements:
Applicants must submit the following documents online:

  • Portfolio (examples of previous work)
  • CV (professional background)
  • Artist Statement (artistic practice and vision)
  • Project Description (proposed project for the residency)
  • Motivation Letter (why the artist wants to participate)

Selection Process:
Artists are selected based on the strength of their proposal and how well it aligns with iMAL’s focus on digital and performance arts.

Program Benefits / Awards:

  • Financial Support: €2,000 grant
  • Materials Budget: €400
  • Workspace: Shared studio
  • Workshop Opportunities: Yes
  • Accommodation & Rent: Free

Residency Tracks within iPO 2025:

  1. LABOR-atorium – A research residency in collaboration with LABoral (Gijón, Spain).
  2. Stages – A residency co-organized with A Two Dogs Company (Brussels).
  3. Fablab Experiments – Two residencies at Fablab iMAL.
  4. Fourth Residency Track – To be announced.

Exhibition & Networking:

  • Residency includes an exhibition opportunity.

Contact and Resources:

  • Location: iMAL, 30 Quai des Charbonnages, 1080 Brussels, Belgium

Website: https://www.imal.org/en/events/ipo25

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