The CYCLE UP! project, co-funded by the European Union and organized by the Goethe-Institut, Czech Centres, BoMiasto, PUNKT, and Tartu 2024, has launched an open call for its 2025 artist residency programme focused on sustainable urban mobility and bicycle culture. Scheduled between May and June 2025, the residencies will take place in four cities — Tartu (Estonia), Katowice (Poland), Broumov and České Budějovice (Czechia) — offering artists an opportunity to develop creative projects that inspire local communities and policymakers to envision inclusive, bike-friendly urban spaces. Each residency prioritizes sustainability in all phases, from travel and production to community engagement, and offers comprehensive support, including accommodation, travel reimbursement, a financial contribution, studio space, and assistance with materials and audience outreach.
Artists selected for the programme will explore and address each city’s unique cycling-related challenges, using artistic research to design impactful interventions in public space that resonate with local audiences. Applicants should be creative, open-minded, and willing to engage with the community, with prior artistic experience and proficiency in English (B2 level). Applicants can also review results from the 2024 residency participants for inspiration, following the deadline, final selections will be announced in February 2025.
Detailed information on eligibility, application requirements, and funding can be found on the CYCLE UP! website.
Deadline: 07 January 2025
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