Call for application for the Artists

Development Programme 2017

(geographical focus)

ADP 2016 Laureates with mentor Darren Almond

The European Investment Bank (EIB) Institute is pleased to announce the

2017 edition of its Artists Development Programme (ADP), looking for two
visual artists (born after 1 January 1982) from Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia,
Italy, Latvia, Malta, Poland and Romania.
The ADP offers emerging European visual artists a month-long residency in
Luxembourg, enabling them to develop their practice and create a new
(body of) work(s), boosted by the mentorship of a high-profile established
artist. In 2017, the recipients will each be mentored by acclaimed British
artist Callum Innes.
Eligibility
Less than 35 years of age at the time of application
Nationality of Croatia, Cyprus, Estonia, Italy, Latvia, Malta, Poland
and Romania
Fluency in English
Budget and duration
The EIB Institute will cover the artists travel costs to and from Luxembourg,
including a stopover to visit Callum Innes in Edinburgh. The artists will
receive a stipend (EUR 100 per day each) and will be provided with a
living/working space. At the end of the residency, the participants will
receive a success fee of EUR 1 500 each, provided they have produced an
artwork. The duration of the residency in Luxembourg will be one month in
June 2017.
Upon completion of the residency, the EIB may acquire the artwork(s)
produced on-site from the artists.
Application procedure
Requirements
CV (in English)
Scanned copy of the passport, identity card of the applicant or other
document evidencing legitimate residence in one of the eligible countries
(in English)
A letter of motivation/intent specifying personal drive and expectations for
the programme (maximum 600 words, in English)
Portfolio of visual documentation of several works best characterizing the
art of the applicant (in PDF, four A4 pages maximum)
Names and contacts of two professional referees, familiar with the art of
the applicant
A brief reference in the body of the email to how the applicant found out
about the programme
Selection procedure
A jury, consisting of members of the EIB Institute Arts Committee, external
arts professionals and the mentor, will select the candidates based on the
artistic quality of their work, their project and motivation, the applicants
potential to make the most of the opportunity offered by the residency and
the relevance of the applicants practices to the cultural context of the EIB
Institute.
The selected candidates will be informed of the jurys decision via email by
mid-March 2017.
Any application failing to comply with the set requirements will be
automatically disqualified.
Applications should be sent electronically to Ms Delphine Munro
(arts@eib.org)
Deadline for application: 31 January 2017 at midnight (GMT+1).