Programming

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Call for proposals
Researcher in Residence 2025-2026

Deadline: SUNDAY JUNE 1, 2025 ( 11:59 PM )

Virtual information session: May 21, 2025 at 6 p.m. (the link to the videoconference will be posted here the same day).

► Independent research residency around the artists, projects and activities of DARE-DARE's 2025-2026 programming: Méthodes et jeux de l’espace : zones d’existences II

DARE-DARE invites artists, researchers, authors, curators and anyone else interested in critical thinking to submit an application for a research residency, in order to stimulate in-depth reflection on its 2025-2026 program Méthodes et jeux de l'espace : zones d'existences II. Over the course of a year, the selected candidate will develop a critical and creative reflection inspired by the various events in this program. At the end of the residency, the researcher will be asked to share their work publicly. The form is open and free. In the past, researchers have produced videos, podcasts, zines, discussion circles and more.  

DARE-DARE invites those interested in exploring and experimenting with marginal or alternative research methods and crossovers, as well as those interested in practices of intervention in public space, performative practices, or any other practice that questions space. We believe that creating unique links between practices will enable us to propose unifying experiences that question our relationship to research, archives and exchange.  

DARE-DARE invites projects from artists and researchers at all stages of their careers who are less visible in mainstream cultural institutions. The selection will be made by a committee of active members of the center. 

Here are just a few examples of projects carried out by our researchers in recent years:  

• Plus que deux - Récit de duologie, by Josianne Poirier 
• Fanzine and performance by Kama La Mackerel 
• Texts by Renata Azevado Moreira
  

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The center offers :

• Residency rights of $2,475
• Author's rights: $100
• Reproduction rights: $100
• A production budget Free
• Access to the HALTE* collection of works in the summer
• Photographic, audio or video documentation of the residency output
• Support in coordinating research and disseminating public sharing

The researcher undertakes to:

• Be present, as far as possible, at the various programming events taking place between July 2025 and March 2026
• Create links and a dialogue with each artist in the regular program, either formally (interview) or informally (at events)
• Offer a residency outing of one's choice in spring 2026
• Develop a research archive at the end of the residency in spring or summer 2026

*La HALTE and our collection:
Here you'll find a selection of publications dealing with art in the public space, art and politics, action art, architecture, design, urbanism, the decolonization of the arts, citizen and participatory approaches, zines, micro-published artists' books...and more!

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Your proposal, in a form that suits you, should address the following points:

• Explanation of your artistic and/or research practice (approx. 250 words)
• Explanation of your interest in the themes and artists included in the 2024-2025 programming year (approx. 500 words)
• A document presenting one or more relevant research, curatorial or publication projects you have carried out in the past (finalized or not)
• Your CV or professional background
• A press file (optional)

Accepted formats: PDF documents, mp3 sound, mp4 video (max. 5 minutes), max. 15 JPG images, website.

Only files sent in digital format will be considered.

Proposals will be accepted until June 1, 2024 (23:59) at: prog@dare-dare.org.

Thank you for understanding that proposals received after this date will not be considered. For any questions or particular needs, please contact Rhys Buhl at: prog@dare-dare.org.