Deadline: 15 January 2024
The International Centre of Graphic Arts (MGLC) Švicarija, in collaboration with the Igor Zabel Association for Culture and Theory, both based in Ljubljana, Slovenia, invites art historians, art critics and cultural journalists to apply for a fully funded, one-month residency in Ljubljana during October 2024.
The overall aim of the international residency programme is to support the exploration and reflection on contemporary visual art and exhibition histories.
Candidates wishing to write about the Ljubljana art scene will produce at least 1 piece of writing (review, interview, column or essay) on a selected topic over the course of the residency. The text should preferably be published in the English language in a periodical (printed or online), radio, television or personal blog.
What they offer?
- free accommodation in a fully equipped studio apartment at the MGLC Švicarija creative and residential centre;
- reimbursement of travel expenses to and from Ljubljana (up to €500 from European countries, up to €900 from non-European countries);
- stipend for living expenses (approx. €1350 per month gross/€45 gross per day);
- support in getting to know the local art scene;
- support in researching the Ljubljana Biennale of Graphic Arts.
Duration
- Period of the residency: 1–31 October 2024
- The 2024 critic-in-residence programme will take place in October 2024. The duration of the residency is fixed and is not subject to change.
Who they are looking for?
- An emerging or established art historian, art critic or cultural journalist:
- who is a skilled writer with proven experience in writing and publishing articles on modern or contemporary art or exhibition histories;
- who has an excellent command of English (but need not be a native speaker);
- who has the desire to explore new art scenes;
- who is – in case of candidates wishing to write about the Ljubljana art scene – able to produce at least one piece of writing over the one-month residency period about selected topic.
For more information, visit MGLC.