Open Call for Artists, Curators, Art Practitioners
Reflekt Residency

Residency period: 01.11.–31.12.2023

SAVVY Contemporary is keen to collaborate with an artist, thinker, researcher, and cultural professional who has dedicated her/his practices in the development of artistic organisations and in the maintenance of infrastructures for creativity. In the midst of transition as an independent institution, we are interested in initiating long-term engagement on topics, such as: role of artists in cultural management, inventive and critical approaches in exhibition production, intersections between social development and artist-run entities, accessibility in precarious conditions, curatorial labor in bureaucratic spaces and public institutions, civil society in patronage and cultural economy, and aesthetic strategies in cross-sectoral mobilisation. 
 
The selected resident will participate in the ongoing commitment of SAVVY Contemporary through immersion with the daily operations of the organisation, conducting research using our global alliances and Berlin’s network of institutions, and producing learning materials or shared resources that can be distributed among peers and in other communities of art labor.
 
SAVVY Contemporary welcomes proposals from practitioners who have substantial experience in various art ecosystems along with practical competencies in areas such as project management, education, community organising, hospitality, communications, and public engagement.

To be eligible for residency with SAVVY Contemporary, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Based in Indonesia, Malaysia, or the Philippines. Priority will be given to applicants residing outside capital cities and major art hubs such as Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur.
• Have a good command of spoken English, as it will be the primary language of communication during the residency. Active engagement with a basic understanding of English will be expected.
• Be a mid-career artist, thinker, researcher, or creative professional with relevant experience, having worked in the arts sector for at least seven years or holding a relevant degree, such as a Master’s degree.
• Have experience participating in international exhibitions, productions, commissions, festivals, residency programs, or conducting research.

Residency period: 01.11.–31.12.2023

Founded in 2014, TanzFaktur is an independent arts venue promoting contemporary dance, theatre, and dance education. We work at a local, national and international level bringing the best of these disciplines to local audiences. Since 2019 our work focuses on dance and theatre performances, somatic and physical practices, academic ties, professional development, mixed able bodies, physical theatre, and new circus. TanzFaktur hosts and cooperates with Hochschule für Musik und Tanz, and Deutsche Sporthochschule dance department in the city of Cologne.

The residency seeks to collaborate with two choreographers, dance makers, practitioners, or researchers who have a keen interest in socially engaged practices, as a means to foster collaboration. The aim is to make meaningful impact, facilitate exchange experiences, and strengthen their respective work. During the residency, the participants will develop at least one shared programme with the TanzFaktur communities. The format of the programme, whether it be a workshop, lab, lecture performance, shared programme, or any other suitable format, as well as its content, should authentically reflect and represent the participant's artistic approach and focus.

To be eligible for residency with TanzFaktur, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Based in Indonesia, Malaysia, or the Philippines. Priority will be given to applicants residing outside capital cities and major art hubs such as Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur.
• Have a good command of spoken English, as it will be the primary language of communication during the residency. Active engagement with a basic understanding of English will be expected.
• Be mid-career choreographers, dance makers, practitioners, or researchers with relevant experience, having worked in the dance sector for at least ten years or holding a relevant degree, such as a Master's degree.
• Have experience participating in international productions, commissions, festivals, residency programs, or conducting research.

Residency period: 01.12.2023–31.01.2024

The Leipzig International Art Programme (LIA) is an international artist residency programme located at the Spinnerei, a converted cotton spinning mill founded in the 1880s in Leipzig. Since 2007, over 500 artists from 40 nations have taken part in the programme, which offers a place for experimentation and learning within a city rich in traditions and a strong local artist community. LIA focuses on being a place for dialogue and critical exchange, with lively and critical approaches happening in the studios with local artists, bookmakers, illustrators, painters, photographers, and multimedia artists trained in the Academy of Fine Arts. Studio visits and the open studio format are part of the monthly programme, and residents can present their works in the Rundgang (Spinnerei Gallery Tour) and connect with thousands of local and international guests.

Leipzig has gained recognition for its vibrant scene, nurturing up-and-coming artists and cultural practitioners from Europe and around the world, including its flourishing photography scene. The first art school in Germany with a photography class was set out in Leipzig Academy of Visual Arts, and the "Leipzig School," a group of photographers active in Leipzig, has had a significant influence on German’s contemporary photography. Whether you are interested in documentary photography, fine art photography, or any other aspect of the medium, Leipzig has something to offer.

To be eligible for residency with Leipzig International Art Programme, applicants must meet the following requirements:

• Work and live in Indonesia, Malaysia, or the Philippines. Priority will be given to applicants residing outside capital cities and major art hubs such as Jakarta, Bandung, Yogyakarta, Manila, and Kuala Lumpur.
• Have a good command of spoken English, as it will be the primary language of communication during the residency. Active engagement with a basic understanding English will be expected.
• Be willing to live together with other residents and local communities.