Regulations

OPEN CALL

Deadline for submission: 23rd June 2023
Application form here

COUNTRIES/CITIES:

Lisbon, Portugal
Berlin, Germany

ABOUT

The 7th Extinction project is based on the book The Sixth Extinction by Elizabeth Kolbert, and is an international artist residency project focusing on the most pressing issues of evolution, extinction and environmental crisis.

The project explores the role of human life in the crisis and the ways in which humans have responded to it and looks at the impact of human creativity and activity on the global crisis and how it is affecting the global economy, society and environment, enhancing the capacity of human creativity to initiate a process of rebirth.

This international residency project wants to encourage the artistic world to deepen the theme of the relationship between man and nature. From here the invitation to create a musical and multimedia production that keeps track of the changes taking place, translating the forms of nature, its interactions with the anthropic universe and the controversial outcomes of this relationship in a musical and visual code, capable of involving the listeners through a new perceptive experience. A symbolic story that intends to stimulate a process of awareness of the dynamics in progress, inviting reflection and action.

SCHEDULE

- Deadline to apply June 23, 2023
- Applicants will be notified by 30 June, 2023
- Educational program (traveling required) between September to December 2023
- Artistic residency: 2 weeks period in 3 different moments throughout 2024
- Continuous contact online

WHAT’S INCLUDED IN THIS RESIDENCY PROGRAM

- Studio space for the selected artists to develop their project
- Artists subsidy
- Educational programs in the 3 locations - Cittadellarte Fondazione Pistoletto (Biella, Itália), Arroz Estúdios (Lisbon, Portugal), XJAZZ! (Berlin, Germany) - for all the selected artists, with travel, accommodation and daily fee covered
- Mentoring program with dedicated tutors with and extensive experience in the arts world, including meetings, panels and workshops

WHAT’S EXPECTED FROM THE SELECTED ARTISTS

The creation of an installation which will be presented in the three countries involved (different music festivals). These installations will also be promoted in museums.

ELIGIBILITY

- This residency program is open for musicians, producers (music producer) and visual artists (vj, video producer, visual creative). Each location will select 3 artists, one artist in each field.
- Aged between 18 and 35 - resident or domiciled Portugal or Germany - Availability to travel in Europe
- Strong interest in environmental activism
- Good speaking and understanding of English

TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

- All candidates need to apply via this form
- Select the category for which they wish to participate
- Fill in the appropriate online form by entering all the required personal data
- Fill in the appropriate online form by entering as many answers as possible - Upload your portfolio as indicated on the website.
- Accept the clause on the processing of personal data and on the ownership of the material sent, and declare to have read in full and to accept the present participation conditions.

Please note that: each candidate may participate in the selection in only one of the available categories, the materials uploaded by each candidate must be original and created by the candidate.

Each user, by participating in this initiative, declares full ownership of the rights to the materials sent through the site. Participants who have published materials that are indiscreet, obscene, with violent or offensive contents, contrary to the common sense of decency or in any case not in line with the spirit of this initiative will not be admitted to the selection, at the organizer's sole discretion. Participation in the project is not transferable to third parties, nor can it be converted into money or modified in any way. Participation in the project is free of charge and the design has no profit-making or commercial purpose. The organization provides reimbursement for travel expenses incurred by each selected candidate.

SELECTION OF WINNERS

All the applications received during the reference period, according to the methods specified above and meeting the requirements, will be submitted to the judgment of the tutors who - at their sole discretion - will select one winning talent and one reserve of the winning talent for each of the categories.

The selection criteria will follow a qualitative assessment based on originality, ability, personality and style.

The selected artists will be notified by email, and will receive the instructions and terms for formally accepting participation in the artistic project indicated below.

Should one or more of the selected participants fail to respond by the deadline and in the manner requested, and/or fail to meet the age requirements, the organizers may, at their sole discretion, contact one or more of the selected participants as reserves for the winner.

These reserves will in any case be required to send the organizers, in the manner and by the deadline indicated in the communication, the same documentation of acceptance, under penalty of exclusion. The organizer accepts no responsibility in the event that one of the following conditions occurs: the winner's mailbox is full; the email indicated by the participant during registration is non-existent, incorrect or incomplete; there is no response from the host computer after sending the winning notification email; the winner's mailbox is disabled; the email indicated during registration is blacklisted.

ELECTRONIC AND TELEMATIC TOOLS

The organizer declines all responsibility for any problem of access, impediment, malfunction or difficulty relating to technical tools, computer, telephone line, cables, electronics, software and hardware, transmission and connection, internet connection and mobile and landline telephone network that may prevent a user from participating in the initiative.

PERSONAL DATA

The personal data of participants in this initiative will be processed according to the privacy policy of Fondazione Cittadellarte, which each participant must read and accept before confirming his/her registration, and which can be consulted at the following link: Privacy Policy in compliance with Art.13 EU Regulation 2016/679.

ACCEPTANCE OF THE TERMS OF PARTICIPATION

Participation in the initiative implies, on the part of the Participant, full and unconditional acceptance of these terms and conditions of participation, which can be found in their entirety on the competition's vehicle site. Should the organizers find any violation of the rules on the part of the participant artists, they shall be entitled to disqualify them without any liability.

COVERAGE OF EXPENSES

The organization will guarantee cover of round-trip transport costs. The organization will cover the costs of board and lodging during the stay in the facilities dedicated to the artistic residency. Selected candidates are advised to bring personal equipment useful for participation in the artistic residency. A full backline will be provided on site for the realization of the project.

LIMITATIONS OF LIABILITY

The organizer is not liable for events caused by the participant artist's connection to the internet via the initiative's website and/or caused by participation not attributable to the organizer's system or services. In particular, the organizer is not liable for damage or loss suffered in any way by the participant artists, their computer equipment and/or the data contained therein or their personal, professional or commercial activities not attributable to the organizer's system or services. If, for any reason, the initiative cannot take place as planned, such as in the event of infections caused by computer viruses, bugs, tampering, unauthorized intervention, fraud, technical failures, human error or other causes beyond the organizer's control that alter or affect the management, security, fairness integrity or proper conduct, the organizer reserves the right to disqualify anyone who tampers with the entry process, and to cancel, close, modify or suspend the initiative, and to select talent from all eligible Entries received prior to the cancellation or closure of the initiative. In the event of unforeseen events, the organizer reserves the right to amend this initiative in whole or in part. In such a case, the modification will be promoted on the Competition website and the necessary changes to the present terms and conditions of participation will be made.

CONCESSIONS AND COMMITMENTS

Participant artists declare that they are over 18 and between 18 and 35 years of age; they certify that they are the sole authors of the content sent and that the same is original and does not infringe the rights of third parties; they certify that the content sent does not contain material that discriminates by sex, ethnicity or religion; they certify that any persons present in the images sent have given their consent to the participation of the images portraying them in the initiative in question and to any subsequent publication by the organizers. With this announcement, the organizers do not assume any obligation to publish the content of the participants. This initiative is not subject to the regulations on prize-winning events.

FAQ

1) How to apply?
- The application can be filled out through this form: https://7thex.com/callxartists
- Along with the application you will be asked to attach an artist portfolio and CV
- All applications must be submitted before the stated deadline (June 23, 2023)

2) Selection criteria
The selection criteria will follow a qualitative assessment based on originality, ability, artist portfolio, personality and style.

3) How many artists will be selected?
A total of 6 artists will be selected, 3 per each country (Portugal and Germany). Each location will accommodate one musician, one producer, one visual artist / creator.

4) When can we expect to hear back?
Selected candidates will be notified by the end of June, beginning of July. All other applicants will be contacted via email.

5) What kind of works are to be developed?
This project is focused on raising awareness about the impact of human activities such as the destruction of natural landscapes, pollution in its many different shapes and climate change. It aims to promote sustainable practices that help to preserve a healthy ecosystem.

6) Do I need to be Portuguese / German to apply?
No, however the participating artists must have a residency permit in each location.

7) Can I submit my application in a language other than English?
We will only be able to review applications sent in English. If this is difficult for you, please contact us about how we may be able to support you.

8) Who will be selecting the applicants?
Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee from the 3 organizations (Jazz:Re:Found, Arroz Estúdios and XJAZZ!) and the tutors.

9) What will happen to the artworks after the residency ends?
The artworks developed during the residency are to be exhibited in the music festivals of the organizations (Jazz:Re:Found, Arroz Estúdios and XJAZZ!) and also promoted to be installed in museum spaces.

10) For any additional questions, please contact: info@7thex.com