OPEN CALL FOR CURATORIAL CONCEPTS
Deadline: 10th of March 2024
The Artist and the Others is looking for a curatorial proposal to create an exhibition with 3-4 artists at De Meldkamer (Maastricht, NL). The Exhibition will open on the 3rd of May, and will run until the 15th of June 2024.
IMPORTANT NOTE: The proposals must be made by curators or collectives based in the Province of Limburg or the Euregio Mass-Rhein.
Individuals/ Collectives are invited to submit their proposals by the 10th of March 2024, at midnight.
Proposals sent after this time and date will not be considered.
Please, keep in mind that:
> The proposal envisions an exhibition which must take place solely in De Meldkamer (check details, floor plan and accessibility note below)
> The proposal can include a public program.
> The number of artists selected must be either 3 or 4 in total.
> All the selected artists must be based in the Euregio or have a strong connection with this region.
> Cross-disciplinary practices are welcomed.
> The works exhibited must be “existing works”, even better if they have not been shown in Maastricht before.
> The selection of artists needs to take into account equity, diversity and inclusivity (gender, age, …).
The artists participating in the exhibition will also receive mentoring, provided by the Foundation to support their careers.
The curator/ collective whose proposal has been successful will be informed on the 15th of March 2024.
The proposals will be evaluated by a jury of experts:
Anne Büscher (Artist, Head of De Meldkamer)
The Artist and the Others’ Team
Dona Daria Team
The curator/ collective whose proposal is selected, and all the artists involved will be paid fairly according to the current guidelines. Additionally, the curator/ collective will have a production budget for the exhibition.
There are no age, media, or experience restrictions. The proposals will be considered on the basis of the originality of the idea and concept, the quality of the artists chosen, and the relevance of the overall proposal.
Art through the window is a project series initiated by The Artist and the Others. The aim is to provide space for the emerging talents working the Euregio Maas-Rhein, promoting the creation of Fair art practises within the artistic field. The project is supported by the Province of Limburg.
To be considered, please send us an email to talent@theartistandtheothers.nl by the 10th of March 2024, including:
> Curatorial Proposal, with concept and a complete list of selected artists. Please make sure to provide websites and/or social media links for the artists selected.
> Your CV
Do you have any questions? Send a message to Jessica at hello@theartistsandtheothers.nl
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The space:
De Meldkamer – Anne Büscher
@de_meldkamer • Instagram
Capucijnenstraat 21 B02 / 6211RN Maastricht / Netherlands
~ 25 m2
Please note that this space is not wheelchair accessible as there are a couple of steps before the only entrance point.
However, the exhibition is visible 24/7 through the large glass windows.
About The Artist and the Others:
The Artist and the Others, born in 2013, is a non-profit foundation based in Maastricht & Munich. Through local, regional and international projects, we support artists and cultural professionals by helping them develop a sustainable career in the cultural & creative field. All of our activities are based on the recognition of the profound importance of the Arts in Society, the benefits which can come with shared knowledge, and the urgent need to contrast the unequal and unsustainable structures of the art world.
The majority of artists give up within the first five years of their careers.
Our goal is to enable artists and cultural professionals to overcome the difficulties that they encounter in these crucial years, bridging the gaps between education and the professional world. Our purpose is to help professionals gain knowledge, develop skills, and establish the connections they need today.
How do we support talents?
Through our projects, we provide a solid framework of knowledge, skills and connections, necessary to address these gaps and empower artists. We target educational gaps and unfair dynamics, highlighted in expert reports, and actively talk to artists and professionals to learn about their experience, the difficulties and obstacles they face in different countries.
Bringing together our expertise, alongside local and international professionals, we co-create high-quality solutions which follow fair pay guidelines and enable the creation of a sustainable ecosystem for artists.
The projects organised range from International/Euregional exhibitions, workshops, lectures, and symposiums.
We strongly believe that a combination of talent, skills and expertise can expand professional connections, shaping artistic futures.
