The 2016 edition of Artists’ Development Programme is opened

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Institute is pleased to announce the 2016 edition of its Artists’ Development Programme (ADP), targeting ONE visual artist (aged less than 35) from EU Member States focusing on “The Imprint of Man – Representing the Anthropocene”.

The deadline, fast approaching, for applying is Sunday 21 February at midnight (GMT+1).

The programme provides an opportunity for the selected artist to develop his/her practice at the highest level during a month-long residency in Luxembourg in June 2016 by creating a new (body of) work(s). During this time, he/she will be mentored by internationally acclaimed British artist Darren Almond. At the end of the residency, the participant will receive a success fee of EUR 1,500 each, provided he/she has produced an artwork.

Eligibility

–       Less than 35 years of age at the time of application

–       EU Nationality

–       Fluency in English

Requirements

–       CV (in English)

–       Scanned copy of the passport or identity card of the applicant evidencing nationality of one of the 28 Member States

–       A paper detailing the project that would be produced during the residency, in line with the proposed theme (maximum 600 words, in English)

–       Portfolio of visual documentation of works best characterising the art of the applicant (in PDF, four A4 pages maximum) – Names and contact details of two professional referees, familiar with the art of the applicant

–       A brief reference in the body of the email to how the applicant found out about the programme

For more information please visit the website at http://institute.eib.org/2016/01/apply-for-artists-development-programme-2016-the-anthropocene/

For a short film on the 2014 and 2013 editions of the ADP please see the following link: http://institute.eib.org/programmes/arts/

Candidates should send the following documents to Ms. Delphine Munro (arts(at)eib.org)