The European Biennial Network (EBN) is an active collaborative association in contemporary art. EBN aims to promote interaction and collaboration between contemporary art Biennials in Europe. It aims to utilize the knowledge, experience and wealth of information accumulated by organizers of large-scale periodic art events, in order to support the communication and mobility of artists and art professionals.
Biennials offer a great way to present art and interconnect global trends with local experience. So with the support of the Culture Programme of the European Union, the European Biennial Network has established a biennial artist exchange and residency program.
This comprehensive art residency program consists of a 2-year cycle of workshops, residency and traineeship programs, research visits, and networking events. These activities are designed to reflect the diversity of different approaches to contemporary art, and to create opportunities for research, exchange of ideas, and creative partnerships.
Just Opened: 2009 Athens, Greece, Art Residency Program – Call for Artists
Application Deadline: February 28.
As part of its ongoing Residency Programme, the European Biennial Network is issuing an Open Call for applications for a residency position offered by the Athens Biennale in Greece.
The Residency Programme of the European Biennial Network aims to offer to successful applicants the opportunity to conduct original research on contemporary art in a major city, while supported by the organisers of a biennial exhibition. The knowledge and experience of the host and its relationship to the specific locality will provide the resident access to the local art scene, historical records, archives, academic collocutors, and any other support necessary for research.
Each member Biennial of the European Biennial Network is individually responsible for the resident it will host. Applications must be made for the specific residency position. The successful applicant for this residency position will be selected by the Athens Biennale.
The successful applicant will be offered travel to and from their host city and accommodation, as well as a stipend of 1.000 Euros per month. Additional funds for equipment and/or transport of work may be available, depending on the specifics of the residency.
Upon completion of the residency, the resident will be required to produce a text, outlining the basic parameters of his/her research, which will be used for publication by the European Biennial Network.
