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(Re)configuring Territories welcomes applications for a six-week Residency in May–June 2020. (Re)configuring Territories is an interdisciplinary research program for architects, artists, designers, and writers. The program takes place at Narva Art Residency in Narva, eastern Estonia. In 2020, the program focuses on feminist spatial practices and enviromental decay as a deconstructive process in the context of the Baltic Sea region. The annual program includes a spring school, a live action role-play, and a residency period. The Residency is meant for practitioners and researchers who share an interest in situated practices and speculative approaches. The six-week residency period will take place in Narva Art Residency from May 18 to June 30. The chosen resident will live and work at Narva Art Residency where they can concentrate on their research and/or artistic practice. (Re)configuring Territories will provide travel costs (max. 500 euros), a working grant of 3600 euros, 500 euros towards material costs, and accommodation at Narva Art Residency.

Selection criteria: – Applications are accepted from diverse practitioners and researchers. – The selection is based on a motivation letter and a project description. – Applicants traveling by land will be given a priority.

The Residency is meant for practitioners and researchers who share an interest in situated practices and speculative approaches. The six-week residency period will take place in Narva Art Residency from May 18 to June 30. Submit your application via email by March 15, 2020, 23:59 CET. [email protected]

(Re)configuring Territories is a three-year program (2019—2021) organized jointly by the Finnish Institute in Estonia, Narva Art Residency, Narva Urban Lab and Helsinki based autonomous educational platform Trojan Horse.

Founded in 1991, the institute is one of the 17 Finnish cultural and academic institutes around the world. The institute is an independent, not-for-profit organization managed by a private foundation. The core funding comes from the Finnish Ministry of Education and Culture. The institute is an advocate for Finnish culture in Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania.

A scholarship is available, click "Register" to find out more.