The Mophradat Art Time Residencies: Performance 2025 is now open for applications. This residency program, in collaboration with Kunstencentrum BUDA and the NEXT festival in Belgium, offers a unique opportunity for a performing artist to finalize a new performance project. The selected artist will receive three weeks of dedicated time and space to develop their work using BUDA’s exceptional facilities, alongside technical and artistic support. At the end of the residency, the artist will premiere their new performance at the NEXT festival in Belgium.
About the Mophradat Art Time Residencies
Mophradat is a prominent arts organization that supports artists in the Arab world by providing platforms for their work and fostering global exchanges. In partnership with Kunstencentrum BUDA, a leading institution for contemporary arts in Kortrijk, Belgium, and the NEXT festival, this residency aims to nurture experimental and avant-garde performance projects that push boundaries in contemporary performance.
BUDA has been a hub for innovative artistic practices since its founding in 2006. Located in Kortrijk, BUDA is one of the largest workspaces for performing arts in Belgium. The center offers a collaborative environment where artists can focus on their projects with access to state-of-the-art facilities, technical support, and an artistic network. The NEXT festival, organized annually since 2008, is an international platform that brings together artists, cultural professionals, and audiences from various countries in the Eurometropolis Lille-Kortrijk-Tournai-Valenciennes region.
The Art Time Residencies offer the opportunity to develop new work in an environment that encourages artistic exchange, creative freedom, and the exploration of innovative forms of performance. The residency culminates in the presentation of the artist’s new work at the NEXT festival, an important event for cultural exchange and the sharing of new ideas in the performing arts.
What the Residency Offers
The Mophradat Art Time Residencies for Performance 2025 cover a range of essential support for the selected artist:
– Three-week Residency: Artists will be provided with up to three weeks to finalize their project at Kunstencentrum BUDA in Kortrijk. During this time, artists will have access to BUDA’s comprehensive facilities and receive artistic and logistical support to develop their work.
– Travel and Visa Costs: The residency covers the artist’s travel and visa costs to and from Belgium.
– Per Diem: A daily allowance will be provided to the artist to cover living expenses during their stay.
– Honorarium: The selected artist will receive an honorarium for their participation in the residency and the premiere performance of their work at the NEXT festival.
– Contribution to Project Production Costs: The residency includes a financial contribution to the artist’s production costs associated with the creation of the performance.
– Presentation Fee: The artist will receive a presentation fee for showcasing their work at the NEXT festival.
Eligibility Criteria
The Mophradat Art Time Residencies: Performance 2025 is open to performing artists who meet the following eligibility criteria:
– Previous Works: Applicants must have a track record of previous works that have been developed and presented to audiences.
– New and Original Project: Artists must be working on a new and original performance project that is still in the final stages of development.
– Contemporary Performance Forms: The residency is specifically for contemporary forms of performance. Classical theatre, community theatre, and classical western dance forms such as ballet are not eligible. The focus is on experimental projects that push boundaries and engage with progressive discourses.
– Final Development Phase: The artist’s project should be in the final development phase by September 2025, meaning that the concept, artistic direction, and core elements of the project should already be clear. Additionally, applicants must have confirmed co-producers and/or a financing plan in place. This residency offers only partial support for production costs, so a solid financial plan is essential.
– Unconventional and Experimental Works Encouraged: The residency encourages applications from artists working on unconventional or experimental projects that are interested in exploring new ways of performing and challenging existing norms.
– Previous Applicants: Unsuccessful applicants from previous editions of the Mophradat Art Time Residencies are eligible to apply again.
– Exclusions: Proposals for concerts or purely musical works are not eligible for this call.
Application Process
To apply for the Mophradat Art Time Residencies: Performance 2025, applicants must complete an online application form. The process is straightforward but applicants should note the following:
– Online Application Form: The application form must be filled out and submitted in one go as it cannot be saved and revisited.
– Project Description: Applicants must provide a detailed description of their project, outlining its concept, objectives, and relevance to contemporary performance art.
– Supporting Materials: Artists will also need to submit relevant materials that demonstrate their previous works, such as links to videos, descriptions, or documentation of past performances. These materials should provide insight into the applicant’s artistic vision and experience.
– Deadline: Ensure that the application is completed and submitted before the deadline. The exact deadline will be specified on the official Mophradat website.
Why Apply for the Mophradat Art Time Residency?
The Mophradat Art Time Residencies: Performance 2025 offers artists an exceptional opportunity to immerse themselves in an environment that fosters creative development, exchange, and collaboration. This residency is ideal for artists who are at the cutting edge of contemporary performance and want to push the boundaries of what performance can be.
Key benefits of the residency include:
– Access to state-of-the-art facilities at Kunstencentrum BUDA, one of the largest and most influential performance spaces in Belgium.
– Dedicated time to finalize your work with the support of a talented team of artistic and technical professionals.
– The opportunity to premiere your work at the NEXT festival, an international platform that attracts cultural and artistic professionals from across Europe.
– Networking opportunities with artists, festival organizers, and industry professionals from diverse cultural backgrounds, enhancing the potential for future collaborations and projects.
– Financial support for your travel, production costs, and living expenses, allowing you to focus on the creative aspects of your work without the added pressure of funding.
The Mophradat Art Time Residencies: Performance 2025 is a prestigious opportunity for performing artists to take their creative projects to the next level. With the support of Kunstencentrum BUDA and the NEXT festival, artists will be able to immerse themselves in a vibrant and supportive artistic environment, refine their projects, and present them to an international audience. If you are a performing artist working on a cutting-edge, experimental project, this residency provides the resources, time, and space to bring your vision to life.
For more information about the residency, eligibility requirements, and the application process, visit the official Mophradat website or the Kunstencentrum BUDA page.
Official link: https://mophradat.org/en/program/art-time-residencies/performance/
