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To date, bang. Prix has provided support and mentorship to fifty-seven participants to help them with the development of their projects, and showcasing them to thousands of audiences in 13 exhibitions in Turkey and abroad. Now in its fourth year, bang.prix has expanded beyond support for project-based development and exhibitions as a platform that can support practitioners from different disciplines and countries to develop themselves at the nexus of art, design, technology, and science.

What Makes this event different?

bang. Prix is Turkey’s leading platform where art, science, design, and technology intersect. bang. Prix was founded in 2015 by a team of interdisciplinary minds who have backgrounds in various fields and a common desire to share their curiosities and develop beyond the scope of their fields.

The bang. Prix program provides resources, mentorship and networking opportunities customized for each participant.  We offer expertise and vision in initiating, developing and contextualizing interdisciplinary projects that explore bigger narratives that shape our contemporary times.

bang. Prix constantly engages with partners to facilitate collaborations and partnerships between our participants and organizations all around the world.

bang. Prix provides resources wherever we can so that our participants can accomplish their productions, and develop the knowledge, know-how and skills they aspire to have, including training, workshops, books, and attendance at relevant fairs, conferences and meetings anywhere in the world as much as our funds allow.

Applications for bang. Prix are accepted during the period of 11 November - 31 December 2019. A selection committee consisting of 6 external jury members and the bang.prix team will be selecting the finalists who will participate in next year’s program (January 2020 - November 2020). Application results will be released at the end of January.

The application is free of charge.

Who can participate?
1) Creatives who apply digital technologies or science, including: 
● Artists
● Designers 
● Architects

2) Professionals from science and technology fields expanding their practices to include artistic approaches. These fields may include:
● Neuroscience
● Biology
● Computer Science
● Sociology
● Philosophy
● Psychology
 
Priority is given to those who are at the early stages of their career, but applicants looking for opportunities will also be considered.

The program is international and open to any nationality and country of residence. Individuals and groups/collectives may apply.

While the program is flexible for participants based in different countries, selected participants are expected to communicate openly and promptly and dedicate time from their usual activities to program activities throughout the program period (Jan - Nov 2020).

Applicants are judged on the following criteria:
● Level of curiosity and motivation towards working in the intersection of art, science, design and technology
● Need for support provided by the bang.prix program
● How realistic the development goals are
● Clarity in expression of the applicant’s self and work

How to apply?
Submit your application documents to register@bangprix.org. The entire application process will take place digitally. Applications by courrier will not be accepted. Application documents should be in a folder named ​FirstName_LastName_withabang​, and includes:

1. A completed application form downloadable here.
2. CV and portfolio, if applicable, of previous projects and works.
3. Motivation letter (max. 800 words, titled ​FirstName_LastName_ML​)
    a. Why you wish to participate in the program
    b. The work you wish to develop during the program (project or research idea)
    c. The people or organizations you want to be in touch with during the program who may inspire or support your development
    d. What you expect from the program
4. Other supporting documents related to the work you plan to develop during the program, if available
5. Contact information of two reference persons
6. Video supporting your motivation letter less than 1 minute (Optional)

Applications will be accepted in English or Turkish and in pdf or MP4 formats ONLY. If you have any questions, feel free to get in touch at hi@bangprix.org.

For more information about this opportunity for artists, please visit the Event Website.