Call for applications: Arts fellowship in Belgium

The programme was born out of the desire to continue the multidisciplinary artistic exploration, which the organisation began more than 30 years ago. With the project, Needcompany seeks to address the question of whether the era of beauty is over and whether reality has now become the main topic of artistic interest.

“We feel an urge to share resources in the current crisis, to create possibilities for those in need, and to create awareness of the sensibility and precariousness of those who keep the arts alive,” Needcompany said. “We are explicitly committed to supporting artists in thinking, dreaming and creating timelessly. Our wish is to support the artistic process by providing an environment and the required resources.”

Financial support worth Є10 000 ($11 800) will be granted to one or several artists, depending on the specific needs of their proposals.

Eligibility

The fellowship is open to all nationalities and ages and designed for artists who have developed an independent body of work over a number of years.

Requirements

• A CV.
• A digital portfolio.
• A statement addressing the following questions:
  • Why are you applying for Mill’s Beauty Salon?
  • What does your artistic practice consist?
  • What do you propose for Mill’s Reality Salon? Highlight the project’s concrete plan and estimate its budget/production conditions.

The above documents (10MB max) should be sent to millsalon@needcompany.org.

In addition to funding, the selected applicants will receive the following:

• A residency room.
• Access to a studio.
• Networking opportunity with the members of Needcompany.
• A chance to present their work to the public.

The application deadline is 5 January 2021. Results will be announced by February 2021.

For more information, send an email to kasia@needcompany.org.

View the original call here.