Open call for speakers and proposals: 2023 Res Artis conference, London

From 6-9 September 2023, over 200 artists, arts residency providers and cultural mobility experts from around the globe will head to London for this year’s Res Artis conference – Mind the Gap: Designing residencies for everyone. Hosted by Acme in partnership with University College London (UCL), the conference will bring the international artist residency community together in the UK for the very first time, celebrating the 30th anniversary of Res Artis and 50 years of Acme. This year’s event will help chart a future for impactful residency opportunities, with a focus on optimism and practical working solutions for issues facing the sector. We’re looking for submissions for conference content, with funding available for a limited number of successful proposals. Taking place in person and online, Mind the Gap: Designing residencies for everyone will explore our post-pandemic and increasingly fragmented world. The event proposes co-creation and collaboration as solutions to shared obstacles faced globally by residency providers and the artists they host. A mix of keynotes, artist performances, panel discussions, practical workshops and breakout working party groups will address the following themes: Power, access and diversity: Redressing imbalance and power disparities between artists and providers; looking at what access and diversity means internationally, in both a local and global context; residency opportunities designed for specific needs; navigating conflict; ensuring individual/sector well-being. Working in partnership and co-creation: Building trust and maintaining long-term relationships; working in networks; relationships and communication in the networked age; the opportunities and challenges of co-creation; accessing artist opportunities. We’re inviting case studies, workshop proposals, PechaKucha-style presentations and panelist nominations from both individuals and organisations to contribute to our exciting programme. We are aiming for a rich variety of speakers, who will bring different perspectives and experience to the event to explore the conference’s main themes. If you would like to be part of the conversation, we’d love to hear from you. If you have an idea for Mind the Gap: Designing residencies for everyone, please outline your proposal via the form below. Individual submissions and those from organisations of all sizes and locations are welcome. Deadline for submissions: 11am, Monday 6 March 2023 Should you have any questions about the 2023 Res Artis conference or submitting your proposal, please don’t hesitate to get in touch via [email protected]. Duration of residency Selected proposals will be involved in the 2023 Res Artis conference, in London from 6-9 September 2023. Accommodation n/a Disciplines, work equipment and assistance Submissions from all disciplines are welcomed. Studio / Workspace n/a Fees and support Funding is available for a limited number of successful proposals. Expectations towards the artist Participation in the 2023 Res Artis conference, London. Application information Apply via the online form: https://www.cognitoforms.com/Acme10/OpenCallForSpeakersAndProposals2023ResArtisConferenceLondon Related Listing Acme Application deadline 2023-03-06 Residency starts 2023-04-01 Residency ends 2023-09-09 Location United Kingdom Link to more information https://www.cognitoforms.com/Acme10/OpenCallForSpeakersAndProposals2023ResArtisConferenceLondon