MGLC Švicarija: Open Call for Critic-in-Residence Programme 2021
Apply for a fully-funded one-month residency in Ljubljana (October 2021) as an art critic or cultural journalist to explore the local art scene and produce at least two published pieces of writing about contemporary art.
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- deadline unknown, verify at source
- Entry fee
- Free
- Award
- Free accommodation, travel reimbursement (up to €500 from Europe, up to €900 from outside Europe), stipend for living costs (up to €1,085 per month gross)
- Location
- MGLC Švicarija, Ljubljana, Slovenia
- Exhibition window
- Oct 1, 2021 → Oct 31, 2021
- Applicants notified
- Mar 31, 2021
About
Overview
MGLC Švicarija, a creative and residency centre in Ljubljana's Tivoli Park, invites art critics and cultural journalists to apply for a fully-funded one-month residency in October 2021. The programme supports exploration of contemporary visual art and the local art scene.
Key Dates
- Application deadline: 10 February 2021 (midnight CET)
- Residency period: 1–31 October 2021
- Notification: by end of March 2021
Who We Seek
- Emerging or established art critic or cultural journalist
- Skilled writer with proven experience publishing articles about contemporary art
- Excellent English proficiency (need not be native speaker)
- Ability to produce at least two pieces of writing during the residency
- Priority given to critics/journalists working for relevant media with wide outreach
Requirements
- Working plan including description of interests in visual art and planned focus during residency (maximum 500 words)
- Statement of where the two articles will be published
- Biography (maximum 500 words)
- Contact details (full name, address, email, telephone, date of birth)
- Two examples of previously published pieces of writing in English
What We Offer
- Free accommodation in a fully-equipped studio apartment at Švicarija
- Reimbursement of travel costs: up to €500 from European countries, up to €900 from destinations outside Europe
- Stipend for living costs: up to €1,085 per month gross (€35 per day gross)
- Support in learning about the local art scene
Programme Requirements
Applicants must produce at least two pieces of writing (reviews, interviews, columns, or essays) on selected artist(s), art exhibition(s), or art event(s) in Ljubljana. The texts should be published in English in a relevant periodical (printed or online), radio, television, or personal blog during or after the residency period.
How to Apply
- Email: [email protected] [subject line: "open call – art critic 2021"]
- By post: MGLC, Pod turnom 3, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia [inscription: "open call – art critic 2021"]
- Deadline: 10 February 2021 (midnight CET)
- No fixed application form required
Contact
For questions: [email protected] or +386 1 241 38 00
- Award
- Free accommodation, travel reimbursement (up to €500 from Europe, up to €900 from outside Europe), stipend for living costs (up to €1,085 per month gross)
- Entry fee
- Free to enter
- Theme
- The programme supports exploration and reflection on contemporary visual art, with particular interest in the intersection of art and humanities, and the local Ljubljana art scene.
- Eligibility
- Open to emerging or established art critics and cultural journalists with proven experience in writing and publishing articles about contemporary art and excellent English proficiency.
- Audience
- Emerging or established art critics and cultural journalists
- Contact
- [email protected]
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