OPEN CALL
for art students and young professionals

ABOUT THE PROJECT:

For another year 180° – laboratory for innovative art Festival (Bulgaria) in partnership with International Ensemble Modern Academy (Germany) organizes a lab for students and young professionals. The project will offer participants an active educational program led by prominent interdisciplinary professionals; work in an online platform for the exchange of ideas; work on live projects within the 180° – Laboratory for Innovative Art Festival.

GOAL:
Creating innovative creative projects that eliminate boundaries between disciplines and genres by going beyond traditional methods of art making. Support young artists by providing an environment that encourages freedom of creativity and exploration of contemporary art trends.

PROGRAM:
The work process will include:

– Interdisciplinary Concept Development Workshop (5 hours in June 2022)
– Collaborative work in an online environment, including discussions and exchange of first ideas with students of the International Ensemble Modern Academy. (1-3 meetings in June – July 2022)
– Active creative collaboration in Sofia and implementation of the projects as part of the program of 180° – Laboratory for Innovative Art Festival (22.-29.07.2022)
– Working language: English

WHO ARE WE LOOKING FOR? / WHO CAN APPLY?
We are looking for three students or young professionals up to the age of 27 from all fields of art, living in Bulgaria. The shortlisted candidates will be selected by an expert jury and announced at the end of May 2022.

WHY?
A unique opportunity to exchange and create international partnerships, work in teams, creatively explore contemporary trends and innovations in art, present the results of the lab to a wide international audience.

HOW TO APPLY?
Send a CV, short motivation letter (up to 1 page) and portfolio (if applicable) to: artistic@180-degrees.org by 22nd May 2022