The AUGE NEXT project, supported by the EU's Creative Europe programme, has launched four Fellowship Programmes for Digital Artists-in-Residency in Italy, Latvia, Germany, and Greece. These programmes aim to support young European artists in digital media art. Each programme lasts for 6 months, including a Prototyping & Production period and an Onsite Residency in the hosting country from September 1, 2023 – February 28, 2024, . The host institutions are MEET Digital Culture Center in Milan, RIXC Centre for New Media Culture in Riga, Public Art Lab in Berlin, and Athens Digital Arts Festival (ADAF) in Athens.
The Fellowship Programmes consist of two main activities. The Onsite Residency takes place in the hosting country, involving engagement with local youngsters and young activists, sharing the creation process, and developing ideas for new digital art productions. The specific dates are determined through individual agreements. The Prototyping & Production process lasts for 6 months and is conducted remotely with virtual meetings and support from the hosting institution.
At the end of each programme, artists create new digital artworks exhibited locally and internationally at MEET Digital Culture Center in Milan. Artists are selected by an international jury and notified by August 1, 2023. The challenges for the Fellowship Programmes were identified during Artathon events, addressing topics such as Digital Utopia, Climate, Immersive Art, Energy, Nature | Data | Narratives, and Expanded Metaverse.
DEADLINE for applications: June 15, 2023, 5pm CET
We welcome submissions from young artists working with digital media who are interested in meeting local youth and young activist communities to exchange and share their creative process and to interact with suggestions, insights and ideas, as well as to create new digital artworks related to the challenges (themes) listed above. Only young artists from European Union countries are eligible to apply, i.e. applicants must be EU residents or taxpayers in an EU member country.
The applications should be submitted via the online system:
APPLY HERE >>> https://augenext.rixc.lv
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Selected artists receive a €4,000 fee, a production budget up to €4,000, and a travel and accommodation budget up to €2,000. Applications are submitted online and should include a submission title, abstract, biography, proposal, portfolio, and CV.
The AUGE NEXT project aims to shape a sustainable, inclusive, and resilient future for Europe by engaging transnational teams of artists, youths, and activists, fostering collaboration and a sense of European togetherness. Project partners include MEET Digital Culture Center, RIXC Centre for New Media Culture, Public Art Lab, and Athens Digital Arts Festival. For further information, contact rixc@rixc.org or visit AUGE NEXT and RIXC websites.
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