Residence Kortrijk 2024 Program is accepting applications

  • Residency, Award, Competition
  • Belgium
  • Fully Funding Type
  • Ended
https://designregio-kortrijk.be/en/
  April 26, 2024

About Opportunity

The international organization Designregio Kortrijk, in collaboration with Design Fest Gent, invites international designers to participate in the Residence Kortrijk 2024 Program. This year’s topic is 'All the Small Things.' The edition of Design Fest Gent 2025 specifically focuses on the 'little things' and their importance in creating a sustainable future. The organization’s jury will select three designers, who will be required to create contextual works and participate in intellectual conversations. The Residence Kortrijk 2024 Program will take place from September 2nd to November 29th, 2024, in the city of Kortrijk, Belgium.

About Organizer

Design Fest Gent is a new biennial festival in Ghent that provides space for designers to present innovative ideas.
Designregio Kortrijk is an international cultural institution that was founded in 2005 in Belgium. This is a platform form creativity, innovation, and entrepreneurship in the Kortrijk region. This region is affiliated with the UNESCO Creative Cities Network (UCCN).

The r esidency Program is supported by: Flanders State of the Art & the European Union.

Details

 

Eligibility:

  • All recently graduated designers from all over the world can participate in this residency program


Project/event location:

  • Kortrijk, Belgium


Participation fee:

  • Participation is free


Award/prize: 

  • Travel and accommodation expenses will be covered by the organization

  • Practical support from Designregio Kortrijk & Design Fest Gent

  • Working art studio

  • Created works will be showcased to the public 


Application requirements:

  • Online application form

  • CV/portfolio (PDF file)

  • Motivational letter

  • Personal information

 

The submission closes:

  • 24 May, 2024


Selected artists will be notified:

  • 7 June, 2024

Specifications

Opportunity Types
Residency, Award, Competition
Event Location
Belgium
Deadline
24 May, 2024
Funding Type
Fully
Applicant Country
Belgium
Open to
Worldwide