Join a thematic residency in the city and studio

For the first time since its foundation, non-profit Stray Light organizes a small-scale trajectory  residency, for 3 artists, together with partner Walter Werkt, for a thematic residency in the city. The residency will revolve around “art, sustainability, Anthropocene, climate change”, and is fed  by scientific facts coming from partner The Young Academy. 

The Young Academy is an interdisciplinary and inter-university Brussels meeting place of young  researchers and artists with their own perspective on science, society, art and policy. The residency serves to further develop your own practice, which relates to the keywords, based  on those facts. During their residency, the provided scientific facts can be used by the artists  however they wish. At the end of the residency, you will reconnect with scientists to talk about  what you have done and how it can contribute. 

We work towards 1) a modest concrete transdisciplinary output on an artistic level that is shown  at the end of the project, 2) documenting research, process, new work and best practices, 3) a  concluding text. 

Stray Light is based in the Marolles neighborhood in Brussels city. Walter Werkt is located in the  Cureghem neighborhood in Anderlecht. They have the space and become base of operations.  Because of the theme, the residency takes place in situ, in the city. 

RESIDENCY: WHAT WE OFFER  

A modest residency based on your own practice. 

There is a correct remuneration according to CAO performing arts for 2 weeks (10 working days),  and a working budget of maximum 500 Euro per artist. 

Werkplaats Walter & Stray Light endorse the charter and consequently the principles of Juist Is  Juist (https://www.juistisjuist.be/en/principles/). 

We highly value sustainability in terms of theme, work materials, and working relationships. The  following is available to selected candidates for 10 months: 

• A small shared workspace (not a large storage) through Walter. The spaces are physically  accessible to all (e.g. elevator). Foreseen or unforeseen needs can be discussed. • In Limbo: a platform that promotes reuse of used materials in Brussels by making them  available to member non-profit organizations. 
• Fablab: a shared workshop with various machines for digital fabrication such as 3D printer, laser  cutter,… 
• Tournevie: affordable and ecological library to borrow quality tools. 

What is not included in this call is not provided (e.g. catering, accomodation, …). 

ARTISTS: WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR  

• We are looking for professional artists and art workers. Artists must be able to demonstrate  professional activity either through art training and/or relevant experience and/or practice. • There is no age limit.
• The artist profile is open: transdisciplinary, sound art, media art, visual art… Performing arts  intended to be played indoors are not eligible due to practical reasons. 
• We encourage diversity. 
• All artists living in the Brussels Capital Region and the Brussels periphery can apply. The artistic  practice must have a link to the theme and the urban environment of Brussels.
• The call is for everyone, regardless of (and not limited to) gender, ethnic background, age,  education or disabilities. We respect all personal characteristics or beliefs. We welcome  LGBTQIA+ and BIPOC artists. The space is accessible by elevator for persons with limited  mobility. 

PLANNING 

• September: start of collaboration, visit to neighborhoods, introductory meeting between artists  and Stray Light, Walter, Young Aacademy. 
• October through May: individual work period embedded in your own practice. 1 day per month  a collective feedback session with the other artists, Stray Light, Walter, and feedback to  scientist(s) if desired and useful 
• December + April: 1 meeting with a dramaturge each time  
• June: the artists share their recent work(process) with an audience at Walter, and with the  scientists who deliver a short reflection text together with the organization. 

APPLYING: WHAT WE ASK  

The call is open during the forst round, which lasts one month. 

Submissions will be made in 2 rounds. 

ROUND 1.  

In the first round, it is only necessary to send the following to production@kevintrappeniers.be : 1. CV, 2. portfolio: this can consist of pictures, but also of video links or links to audio work. 3. a short motivation of maximum 200 words (about 1/3 of an A4 page). 

Deadline: August 28 

Candidates do not have to pay to apply. 

SELECTION ROUND 1  

Only selected candidates will receive a confirmation email for the second round on Monday,  September 2nd. If you have not received an email by Monday, September 2nd, you have not been  selected. This does not imply any judgment of value about your work. No personal comments will  be provided. 

ROUND 2  

In round 2, live interviews of 1h per selected candidate will follow in the first week of September  2024. The candidates can present their work and explain their project proposal in more detail. The  organization introduces the residency, engages in a conversation and will ask questions. The  organization will look at the quality of the work, the motivation, and the mutual interest. 

SELECTION ROUND 2  

Only selected candidates will receive a confirmation email on Monday, September 9th that they  have been selected for this project.  

If you have not received an email by Monday, September 9th, you have not been selected. This  does not imply any judgment of value about your work. No personal comments will be provided. 

The project will begin on Thursday, Sept. 12.