OPEN CALL FOR VISUAL ARTISTS BASED IN ITALY, SPAIN, HUNGARY, CYPRUS, THE NORTH OF ENGLAND (UK), THE NETHERLANDS, CHILE, GHANA, PORTUGAL AND TUNISIA
HISTORY, WE NEED TO TALK!
Join the conversation: exploring colonial heritage through contemporary art
Embark on a transformative journey with CONTESTED DESIRES: Constructive Dialogues (CDCD)
Are you a visual artist based in one of the above-mentioned countries passionate about unravelling the layers of our shared colonial past and its impact on contemporary culture? This is your chance to be part of a groundbreaking transnational initiative funded by the Creative Europe programme of the European Union.
About CDCD
Step into a realm of exploration where artists, cultural organisations, and communities come together to delve into the complexities of our colonial legacy. Contested Desires: Constructive Dialogues is a pioneering transnational project, consisting of 19 global partners, aiming to unravel the influence of our shared colonial past on cultural identities today. From Italy to Ghana, Tunisia to the UK, CDCD discovers the connections between our past and present, fostering dialogue and understanding across diverse perspectives.
What we offer
Eligibility
This Open Call is to select artists based on:
Equity, diversity and equality
Sustainable art vision
The CDCD project prioritizes environmental sustainability through self-regulatory ethical guidelines, alignment with global standards like the Sustainability Development Goals, and promoting eco-philosophy for artistic inspiration. The project monitors and assesses adherence to ethical guidelines while enhancing awareness of the interconnectedness between art and sustainability.
Artforms
Participatory and socially engaged visual arts practices. Selected artists will be encouraged to create ephemeral and mobile works that are environmentally conscious and that can be adapted to be site-specific to each place.
How to apply:
Visit the link for the country where you are based to access the application form and take your first step toward joining CDCD’s transformative journey:
https://www.d6culture.org/open-call—cdcd.html
https://h401.org/2024/03/contested-desires-constructive-dialogues-open-call/13190/
https://labonne.org/convocatoria-contested-desires-history-we-need-to-talk/
https://www.interarts.net/news/history-we-need-to-talk/
https://xarkis.org/open-call-contested-desires/
https://www.bjcem.org/2024/03/19/open-call-storia-parliamone/
https://museus.ulisboa.pt/open-call-contested-desires
https://mmdh.cl/noticias/concursos/post-noticia-290
https://proprogressione.com/en/news/cdcd-open-call-for-artists/
https://nubukefoundation.com/open-calls/cdcd
https://lafabriqueartstudio.medium.com/open-call-for-artists-based-in-tunisia-517313d45479
Application Deadline: May 7, 2024
Embrace this opportunity to challenge the narratives of the past and co-create more inclusive futures through contemporary art. We’re committed to fostering equity, diversity, and equality in every aspect of our project.
For updates and other opportunities, follow CDCD on https://www.instagram.com/contesteddesires/ and https://www.facebook.com/contesteddesires/
#ContestedDesires #ArtForChange #DecolonizeCulture #Europe #Colonialism #Community #CapacityBuilding #Dialogue
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