Culture Moves Europe: Third Call for Residency Hosts

Galway Culture Company · Third, WV · 2 mo ago

Full-time

Deadline: 15 May 2024

About the Call

The residency action supports legal entities registered and based in one of the 40 Creative Europe countries to welcome up to 5 international artists and cultural professionals for a residency project lasting between 22 and 180 days. Participants must be at least 18 years old and legal residents of other Creative Europe countries. The grant contributes to the costs of inviting and hosting international artists and cultural professionals.

Eligible legal entities include non-profit organisations, non-governmental organisations, public bodies, foundations, companies, or self-employed persons working in music, literature, architecture, cultural heritage, design and fashion design, visual arts, and performing arts.

Project Objectives

The residency project should pursue two of the following objectives:

To explore: Conduct research, investigate, or work on a specific theme or new concept.
To create: Engage in a collective creative process to produce a new piece of artistic or cultural work.
To learn: Enhance participants’ competences and skills through non-formal learning or collaboration with a specialist.
To connect: Develop a professional network, strengthen professional development, or engage with new audiences.
To transform: Contribute to societal change in line with the New European Bauhaus values and principles.

Residency Duration

Applicants must select one of the following options:

Short-term residency project: 22 to 60 days
Medium-term residency project: 61 to 120 days
Long-term residency project: 121 to 180 days

The project duration corresponds to the number of days spent at the host’s location. Travel time is not included in the grant calculation. Hosts may welcome between 1 and 5 international artists and cultural professionals, all of whom must participate for the entire project duration.

Applicants must provide a suitable and safe environment, equipment, and a professional mentor for invited artists to ensure optimal project implementation.

Grant Details

The residency grant consists of two parts:

Hosting allowance: Allocated to the host.
Daily allowances, travel allowances, and top-ups: Allocated to each participant based on individual travel plans and needs.

The entire grant is transferred to the residency host, who is responsible for distributing the corresponding amounts to participants.

Allowance Allocated to the Host

Hosting allowance: €35 per participant per day. Contributes to expenses such as accommodation, mentor fees, and equipment rental.

Allowances Allocated to Each Participant

Daily allowance: €25 per person per day. Contributes to food, local transport, etc.
Travel allowance:
- Under 5,000 km: €350 per person for round-trip.
- 5,000 km or more: €700 per person for round-trip.
For distances under 600 km, air travel is permitted only in exceptional cases (e.g., persons with disabilities, travel to/from islands with no ferry connections, force majeure).
Top-ups:
- Green top-up: €350 per person for choosing not to travel by airplane (applicable for distances of 600 km or more).
- Overseas Countries and Territories or Outermost Regions top-up: €150 per person for travel from/to these regions.
- Visa top-up: €80 per person for visa-related expenses.
- Family top-up: €100 per person for individuals with children under 10 (fixed amount regardless of the number of children).
- Disability support: Up to €75 per person per day for individuals whose disabilities affect their ability to carry out the project. Budget to be agreed with the Culture Moves Europe team based on individual needs.
Top-ups can be combined, and justification/proof will be required.

Selection Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Provision of appropriate premises and services (e.g., safe housing, work environment, relevant equipment).
Clarity and justification of the selection process for participating artists and cultural professionals.
Availability of mentorship and a collaborative environment for participants.
Relevance of the residency project to the applicant’s work and Culture Moves Europe’s objectives.
Long-term impact and benefits of the project.
Consideration of sustainability and environmental factors.

Timeline and Application Process

Culture Moves Europe’s residency action includes three calls between October 2022 and May 2025:

First call: 15 March 2022 to 15 June 2023
Second call: 16 October 2023 to 16 January 2024
Third call: 15 March 2024 to 15 May 2024

The application process consists of two phases:

Phase 1: Focuses on the selection of residency hosts.
Phase 2: Successful applicants select participating artists and cultural professionals, followed by grant calculation and agreement signing with the Goethe-Institut.

Residency projects may start as early as 15 August 2024 and must be finalized (including the final report) by 31 May 2025.

Application Language

All processes (application, contract, residency report) are conducted in English. However, language skills are not evaluated, and applicants may use online translation tools.

Reapplying

Residency hosts may receive multiple grants for different projects with different participants but are limited to one application per call period.

Reporting

Within 30 days after the residency ends, hosts must submit a residency report via an online form, summarizing outcomes and providing implementation insights. Required documentation includes:

Transportation tickets
Visa requests
Participant agreements
Facility rental contracts
Expert fee receipts