Closing date: October 15, 2024
The Participatory Residency Program is an annual funding program of the Akademie der Künste der Welt (ADKDW). The program includes a paid residency in Cologne (Köln) and the support of an art project.The residency program lasts 6 months and is different every year.For example, the partners and requirements for participants change.Artists, activists and cultural workers can participate.
The next participatory residency program starts in April 2025.This time, the ADKDW is working together with the Un-Label association. Artists, activists and cultural workers with disabilities can apply until October 15, 2024.
Requirements:
The Participatory Residency Program 2025 is for artists, activists and cultural workers with disabilities. We know that there are different types for disability.People with disabilities face disadvantages due to the barriers in society.
This is important to participate in the program:
Do you describe yourself as disabled, neuro-diverse or deaf? Then you can apply. We particularly encourage applications from people who are affected by multiple discrimination. For example, because of their disability and their gender.
We are looking for people who artistically explore the themes of criticism of power, participation, and taking part in contemporary culture.The following topics are particularly important to us:
• Ableism: Ableism is the discrimination against people with disabilities.The idea is that people with disabilities are worth lessor have fewer skills than non-disabled people.
• Post-colonialism: Until the end of the Second World War, European countriesoppressed and exploited other countries around the world.The consequences of this colonialism are still visible today.
• Multiple discrimination: Many people are affected by discrimination in several ways. For example, women with disabilities.Your Age, sexual orientation, where you are from, and how you look can also lead to multiple discrimination.
The participatory residency program lasts from April to September 2024. It will develop a participatory project for the Un-Label network.This means that you will plan and develop activities and events in Cologne together with the community, in this case people with disabilities. All forms of art are allowed.
Learn more: https://www.adkdw.org/en/service