CALL FOR PROPOSALS:
EUROPEAN ARTEAST FOUNDATION RESEARCH GRANTS
European ArtEast Foundation (EAEF) is inviting proposaIs for grants for research focused on Eastern European artists working in the region in the 1950’s and 1960’s.
The purpose of these grants is to give art historians and curators the opportunity to carry out ambitious research projects that will make a significant contribution to the field of art history in Eastern Europe.
RESEARCH GRANT BRIEF
We are interested to receive proposals to study artistic activity
in Eastern Europe between approximately 1948 and 1968. The themes of the research are open and are not limited to a par- ticular artistic tendency or medium but should target relevant movements, or unique artistic positions.
The area of interest, Eastern Europe, was once easily definable, but the dissolution of Cold War blocks, rapid change in the po- st-communist world and the growth of the EU altered this. Pro- posals should focus on artistic activity in the former communist block, the area between the Baltic and Adriatic seas.
The researcher should determine and describe their research methodology and this should be appropriate to the study pro- posed. We encourage ambitious and novel research proposals that address new concepts and techniques and those with the potential for significant artistic impact.
MEMBERS OF THE JURY
AARON CEZAR
Director, Delfina Foundation
DR KLARA KEMP-WELCH
Lecturer in 20th-century Modernism, The Courtauld Institute of Art
NATHALIE MAMANE-COHEN
Collector
KASIA REDZISZ
Senior Curator, Tate Liverpool
We are particularly interested in research that has a tangible outcome, for example an exhibition, a series of workshops or lectures, a book or a film. Proposals should demonstrate a plan, or potential, for dissemination of the research. This might inclu- de to a specialist audience, through academic conferences or publishing, or to a more general audience.
A written report, and / or other documentation where ap- propriate, outlining the research undertaken and the findings should be submitted to EAEF upon completion.
WHO IS ELIGIBLE TO APPLY?
The call is primarily to academic researchers in art history and curators, although artists or researchers from other disciplines can apply where they can demonstrate that the proposal con- tributes to an art historical context. We are keen to encourage fresh ideas from new researchers and appropriate proposals are welcomed from those with limited research experience.
The applicant can be based anywhere.
Doctoral and post-doctoral researchers are eligible to apply as are researchers applying on behalf of cultural or academic institutions.
Joint applications with a collaborator or co-researcher are also eligible however please note that grants will be awarded per proposal.
SUPPORT AVAILABLE AND CRITERIA
The Foundation will award up to three research grants of be- tween £3000 and £6000.
Proposals should outline how the grant will be spent; eligible expenses include researcher fees / salary costs, travel and subsistence.
Our decisions will be based on a number of criteria including the quality, relevance of subject, potential impact and
value for money of the proposal.proposal.
TIMELINE
Application deadline: 5pm Monday 4 June 2018
Awards announced by: Monday 16 July 2018
The final report on the completed research should be submitted by 31st March 2019
INSTRUCTIONS ON SUBMISSION
Applicants are required to submit:
- Research proposal of a maximum of 1,000 words
- Brief work plan
- Comprehensive CV
- Two work samples(can include writing samples or practice-based documentation)Your proposal should include a description of the research project and a plan for the dissemination of the research. It should also provide a strong indication of how this project relates to your practice and the evolution of your work, and an explanation of your interest in the themes of the proposal.Please submit your work samples as ONE SINGLE FILE under 4MB. Your proposal and work samples should be sent as two attachments to opencall@europeanarteast. com with YOUR SURNAME | YOUR FIRST NAME | EAEF Proposal in the subject line.Please also name your files:
YOUR SURNAME | YOUR FIRST NAME | EAEF | Proposal YOUR SURNAME | YOUR FIRST NAME | EAEF | Work samplesOnly the email attachments will be reviewed by the jury so please do not send any important text in the body of the email.