Following the first edition in March 2023, Kultur lx – Arts Council Luxembourg, in partnership with producing venues and companies in the country, will coordinate a second national Luxembourg Performing arts Focus, for international professionals, from Wednesday 6 to Friday 8 November 2024. This second Focus will include a programme of shows, work-in-progress, pitches and networking events. It will be a highlight in 2024 in terms of raising the international profile of Luxembourg professionals and productions.

Kultur | lx is therefore launching a call for proposals for the programme of the Focus Performing Arts in Luxembourg 2024.

Eligibility

Performing arts producers:

  • Artists;
  • A.s.b.l/non-profits;
  • Cultural institutions.

Holding Luxembourg nationality or registered in Luxembourg.

For a Luxembourg production: a production mainly funded from Luxembourg and created by an artist holding Luxembourg nationality or based in Luxembourg (director, choreographer, author, etc.).

The selection is open to shows of all performing arts disciplines. Applications may be made in three categories:

  • Show planned in the applicant institution’s programme during the Focus period (new creation or rerun);
  • Show in creation (work-in-progress) at the time of the Focus;
  • Show/project in development at the time of the Focus.

The deadline for submitting applications is at midnight on Thursday 29 February 2024.

Target sector

Performing arts

Organisation

The artistic programme will include the three categories covered by the call for proposals:

  • Full length performance (programmed show);
  • Presentation of work-in-progress (show in creation);
  • Pitch session (project in development).

All applications must be submitted using the online form. No documents will be accepted by e-mail.

Jury

An independent jury will select the projects on the basis of the criteria set out in this call. Kultur | lx reserves the right not to submit incomplete projects to the jury.

The jury is made-up with:

  • Vesna Andonovic (Head of the Department for Artistic Creation and Promotion, Dance, Audiovisual and Digital Arts Unit, Ministry of Culture);
  • Sascha Dahm and Andrea Primm (President and Executive Director of THEATER FEDERATIOUN);
  • Bek Berger (Independent producer);
  • Kristina Svickienė (Artistic Director of the Vilnius International Theatre Festival, Sirenos);
  • Victor Mayot (Head of the Performing Arts Department at Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg).

The jury’s decision is final.

Full length performance

The proposals for shows planned in the programme of the venues may only be submitted by the programming venues.
The shows can be new creations or rerun of shows created in the last 5 years.
The costs of performing the shows will be covered by the host venues.

Work-in-progress

Work-in-progress proposals may be submitted by any producer (artist; a.s.b.l/non-profit; cultural institution) only with the commitment of a venue (theatre, cultural centre or other scenic space) to host the presentation.

The presentation of the work-in-progress should last between 5 and 30 minutes, excluding the Q&A with the Focus guests.

The venues must cover the technical costs. Expenses for the artistic teams – directors, choreographers, performers – will be paid for up to 3 people by Kultur | lx as follows:

  • Fee of €220 excluding VAT per member of the artistic team;
  • Accommodation for up to 2 nights at a maximum rate of €140 per night per person;
  • Travel within Europe to a maximum value of €300 per person.
Pitch session

Pitch proposals may be submitted by independent artist, a.s.b.l. and cultural institutions.

The pitch session is a space for sharing ideas of any type, receive feedback and find potential partners among the international guests of the focus. From unique working structures to new models of good practices, applications are open beyond creation projects.

The duration of the pitch must not exceed 20 minutes, including the Q&A with Focus guests.
Kultur | lx will cover the following expenses for one person per project and only for the independent artists or companies selected:

  • Fee of €100 excluding VAT;
  • Accommodation for up to 2 nights at a maximum rate of €140 per night;
  • Travel within Europe to a maximum value of €300.

Each applicant is free to submit multiple proposals for each programme category.

Applications will be reviewed and selected by a jury.

Criteria
  • Link between the artist/A.s.b.l./non-profit and the Luxembourg cultural scene;
  • Artistic quality of the show/project;
  • Relevance of the topics addressed by the performance;
  • Potential for international touring and/or cooperation;
  • Accessibility to an international audience (non-verbal form, text available in English, contextualisation, etc.);
  • Understanding of the issues and objectives of a presentation in an international environment.
Required documents
  • Artistic resume/ portfolio;
  • Short presentation of international challenges (priority target countries, envisaged cooperation partners, list of existing or new contacts to activate).

For shows in the programme:

  • Brief presentation of the show;
  • Recording of the complete show;
  • If the show is not yet created by the application deadline: complete production dossier;
  • Any additional information that may support the application.

For work-in-progress:

  • Brief presentation of the show;
  • Artistic statement;
  • Any additional information that may support the application.

For projects to pitch:

  • Presentation of the project;
  • Any additional information that may support the application.
Obligations of the candidates

Applicants guarantee their availability in Luxembourg for the entire duration of the Focus Performing arts 2024.

Applicants guarantee to have the rights of reproduction in Luxembourg of the show submitted for proposal.

By submitting their proposals, applicants declare that the information provided is true and complete. The candidates grant all jury members consent to have access to their personal information. The candidates authorise Kultur | lx to verify the accuracy of all information relating to the application. In the event that certain information provided is inaccurate, applicants understand that Kultur | lx retains the right to exclude their application.

Candidates, once their proposal has been selected, will commit to being available for preparatory meetings with the Kultur | lx team.

Additional information

Programme of the Focus Performing arts in Luxembourg 2023
Article about a first live show Focus in Luxembourg

The call for proposals was written in collaboration with : ASSITEJ Luxembourg; Mierscher Kulturhaus; Rotondes; THEATER FEDERATIOUN; Théâtre du Centaure; Théâtre National du Luxembourg; TRIFOLION Echternach; TROIS C-L – Centre de Création Chorégraphique Luxembourgeois.

In the run-up to Internationale tanzmesse nrw – due to be held in Düsseldorf. From 28 to 31 August 2024 – Kultur | lx and TROIS C-L have teamed through the « Dance from Luxembourg » programme to launch a call for applications from choreographers based in Luxembourg who would like to take part in the event.

After attending internationale tanzmesse nrw several times, « Dance from Luxembourg » is keen to include a new generation of choreographers in this major contemporary dance event in Europe next year.

Created in 1994, Internationale tanzmesse (ITM) takes place every two years in Düsseldorf. The international dance platform is an unmissable event for international contemporary dance professionals and a unique meeting place for choreographers, dancers, producers and programmers. The event also offers artists and companies selected from across the world the chance to present their work.

Eligibility
  • Freelance artists (choreographers);
  • Non-profit associations (a.s.b.l.) (dance companies);
  • Luxembourg nationality or resident/based in Luxembourg.
Targeted Sector

Performing arts (dance)

Decision Process

Applications must be submitted by 23.59 CET on Friday 25 August 2023.

Applications must include:

Incomplete applications shall not be considered.
A jury composed of several national experts from Luxembourg will select 4 choreographers and/or companies on the sole basis of the applications submitted.

The jury’s decision shall be announced on Friday 1st September, 2023.
The jury’s decision shall be final.

Criteria
  • Demonstrate a clear connection with choreography in Luxembourg;
  • Have participated in the « Dance from Luxembourg » programme a maximum of two times;
  • Ability to present an international development strategy.
Requirements of Applicants
  • Availability from 29 to 31 August 2024 to attend Internationale tanzmesse nrw in Düsseldorf;
  • Active contribution to preparations for Internationale tanzmesse nrw in Düsseldorf before, during and after the event;
  • Agree to submit an application to Internationale tanzmesse nrw to present a performance, open studio or pitch as part of the official programme.
Commitment by the Partners
  • Cover travel, accomodation and per diem costs for the choreographer and one member of their team (production, distribution, administration or communications manager) for the duration of Internationale tanzmesse nrw;
  • Provide support before, during and after Internationale tanzmesse nrw.

GLEN (Great Little European Network) connects the smallest countries of Europe through common networking and training programmes with the objective to contribute to designing more meaningful practices and more sustainable performing arts sectors in the concerned countries, interconnecting them and taking a prominent place on the international scene.
The network aims to be an incubator for those who, while benefiting from a local anchorage, ambition to develop their practice internationally.

GLEN has been established in 2023 at the initiative of 8 organisations working in supporting the structuration and internationalisation of their national performing arts field:
– Kanuti Gildi SAAL in Estonia | https://saal.ee
– New theatre institute of Latvia / Homo novus festival in Latvia | www.theatre.lv / www.homonovus.lv
– Sirenos Festival Lithuania/ Lithuanian Theatre Information Centre | www.sirenos.lt / www.lithuaniantheatre.com
– Performing Arts Centre in Iceland | www.performingarts.is
– Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg | www.kulturlx.lu
– Gledalisce Glej in Slovenia | www.glej.si
– Teatri ODA in Kosovo | www.teatrioda.com
– Spazju Kreattiv in Malta | www.kreattivita.org

The Project partners led by Kanuti Gildi SAAL has received network funding from the Nordic-Baltic Mobility Programme for Culture to establish GLEN – Great Little European Network.

For its first year of existence, from September 2023 to June 2024, GLEN will implement three schemes of activities:

– Networking events :
o In Riga (Latvia) from 1st to 4th of November;
o In Tartu (Estonia) in early May 2024;
o In addition the grantee could request support to attend the IETM Caravan in the frame of the Kosovo Showcase from 24th to 29th October.

– Critical friendships : peer matching across partner countries with other grantees or third professionals to provide mutual support and understanding of each other’s context;

– Webinars : addressing the specificities of producing and distributing in small countries and advising on how to develop internationally from there.

Eligibility

Independent artists
With Luxembourg citizenship or residency in Luxembourg.

Targeted sector

Performing arts

Selection process

The applicant will provide, through Kultur |lx‘s online support application platform, the following information in English:

  • ID and certificate of residence;
  • Artistic CV;
  • A letter introducing the motivation to join a network and work with the partner countries;
  • A letter stating how critical friendship could help the applicant’s work;
  • A short presentation of the applicant’s current projects.

Applications will be reviewed and the grantee selected by the representatives of the partner organisations of GLEN. The decision is final.

Applications must be submitted before 18th June 2023 midnight CET through Kultur |lx‘s online support application platform.

 

Criteria
  • Ties of the artist to the Luxembourg cultural scene;
  • Being at an early or middle stage of a career and taking first steps at the international level;
  • Interest in taking part to the life of a network;
  • Interest in working in with peers from the countries of GLEN.
Amount of the Grant and Eligible expenses
  • Kultur | lx and GLEN will directly cover travel expenses, accommodation and per diem costs in the frame of the networking events;
  • Travel, accommodation and per diem costs in the frame of the IETM Caravan/Kosovo Showcase organised by ODA Theatre can be covered in extra by Kultur | lx;
  • The grantee will receive a lump sum of 500 € which can be used to cover programme-related expenses not covered directly by Kultur | lx and GLEN. Eligible expenses include travel, accommodation, accreditation, fees, promotion;
  • The grantee remains eligible for other support programmes offered by Kultur | lx during the year of the programme.
Obligations
  • Participate in the two networking events;
  • Maintain a regular dialogue with the assigned critical friend;
  • Follow GLEN webinars as much as possible;
  • Submit a report at the end of the project in June 2024;
  • Include the names and logos of the GLEN funders on all project-related communication materials.

In order to help facilitate scouting of Luxembourgish talent, Kultur | lx helps organisations who want to invite foreign professionals to events and exhibitions. The goal of this scouting is to increase recognition of Luxembourg creatives and productions, facilitate access to the artists, raise awareness, and enhance their impact.
Kultur | lx also directly supports international professionals in their request to travel to Luxembourg to meet luxembourg artists.

Eligibility

This support is intended for:

  • Individuals (programmers, curators);
  • Cultural institutions;
  • Non-profits/companies;
  • Private/public limited companies;
Exclusion and restrictions

Invitations (travel expenses) to foreign professionals must be linked to a programme specifically highlighting Luxembourg productions and/or artists.

Professionals’ normal travel as part of their working relationship with a Luxembourg institution are not eligible.

The support is not retroactive.

Targeted sectors

All sectors supported by Kultur | lx.

Decision process

Decisions to approve, reject, or defer a funding application are taken by an internal comittee or external selection committee for amounts above €10,000.

Applications for funding shall be submitted electronically via the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg platform.

The deadlines for submission of projects for the year 2024 are set as follows:

  • 11 January 2024
  • 15 February 2024
  • 21 March 2024
  • 25 April 2024
  • 23 May 2024
  • 27 June 2024
  • 18 July 2024
  • 5 September 2024
  • 10 October 2024
  • 14 November 2024
  • 5 December 2024

The internal and selection committees have a period of three weeks to decide on the application from the deadline for submission (see deadlines above). The submitted project may not start before the end of the deadline for response.

Example :
Submission on 21 March. Response by 11 April. Project cannot start before 12 April.
Submission on 25 April. Response by 16 May. Project cannot start before 17 May.

Please note: 
An application submitted between 22 March (i.e. after the 20 March deadline) and 25 April will be processed with the 25 April submission, so the project cannot start before 17 May, as in the above example.

Criteria
  • Relevance of the targeted event/project;
  • References of the invited/confirmed international professionals;
  • Clearly stated goals;
  • Quality support in place for the artist(s) in preparing for the event or program;
  • A broader program including breakout events with other Luxembourgish-institutions is a plus.
Eligible expenses
  • Travel (train, plane, car, taxi, public transport);
  • Accommodation.
Rates and condition for eligible expenses
  • Travel
    Travel should be by train where possible. Second-class tickets will be reimbursed, as will economy-class plane tickets.
    Travel by car will only be covered – at a rate of €0.30 per kilometre plus any applicable tolls and any parking charges – if that is the only possible solution.
    Taxi costs may be covered if absolutely necessary (absence or deficiency of public transport, heavy load to be transported, etc.).
    Public transport are free in Luxembourg.
  • Accommodation
    Maximum amount for hotels: €140 per night and per person.
Amount of the support

Total financial support is calculated in accordance with eligible costs using criteria laid down in the critera article and the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg Guidelines (Our guidelines) within the limits of available funds.

Terms of payment

The support will be paid on submission of invoices and a report no later than 3 months after the end of the project. Without the final breakdown of expenses, the Directors of Kultur | lx may block payment of the support.

The award of the funding will be voided if the project in respect of which the funding was awarded does not take place by the deadline that the organisation set at the time when the funding was awarded. The same applies in the event that one of the conditions applicable to the award of the funding is no longer being met, or that the funding was awarded on the basis of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Should the funding be voided, the organisation will be entitled to reimbursement of any payments already made. The organisation may, on an exceptional basis, waive its right to reimbursement upon the submission of a written request setting out the reasons, which must be outside the control of the beneficiary of the funding, why the project did not take place and their direct causal link with the fact that it did not take place.

Mention of Kultur | lx

The beneficiary of the support must include the Kultur | lx logo on its communication materials, with the statement “With the support of Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg”.

This support has been designed to facilitate international mobility with the goal to acquire knowledge or specific expertise. Recipients may be awarded funding for the purpose of networking (attending festivals, trade shows, exhibitions, auditions, meetings with the media or with those working in the sector); of training to complement initial training (conferences, workshops, master classes, or mentoring); or of specialisation (specialist training courses, internships, residency, or song-writing camps). Applications from students will not be accepted.

Eligibility

This support is only intended to individuals:

  • Artists;
  • Authors;
  • Composers;
  • Independant curators;
  • Self-employed culture-sector professionals (managers, agents, booking agents, etc.).

qWith Luxembourg citizenship or residency in Luxembourg.

Exclusion and restrictions

Beneficiaries of the Global Project Grant and of the Choreographic Project Grant: Expedition for the year in question are not entitled to this support.

For beneficiaries of the Artist Management Programme, a maximum of €800 per international conference will be granted with a maximum of two events per calendar year.

The support does not cover initial or continuing training at conservatories, art or architecture schools, or university courses (initial or continuing).

The support is not retroactive.

Targeted sectors

All sectors supported by Kultur | lx.

Decision process

Decisions to approve, reject, or defer a funding application are taken by an internal comittee or external selection committee for amounts above €10,000.

Applications for funding shall be submitted electronically via the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg platform.

The deadlines for submission of projects for the year 2024 are set as follows:

  • 11 January 2024
  • 15 February 2024
  • 21 March 2024
  • 25 April 2024
  • 23 May 2024
  • 27 June 2024
  • 18 July 2024
  • 5 September 2024
  • 10 October 2024
  • 14 November 2024
  • 5 December 2024

The internal and selection committees have a period of three weeks to decide on the application from the deadline for submission (see deadlines above). The submitted project may not start before the end of the deadline for response.

Example:
Submission on 21 March. Response by 11 April. Project cannot start before 12 April.
Submission on 25 April. Response by 16 May. Project cannot start before 17 May.

Please note: 
An application submitted between 22 March (i.e. after the 20 March deadline) and 25 April will be processed with the 25 April submission, so the project cannot start before 17 May, as in the above example.

Criteria
  • Relevance of the targeted event/platform/training programme;
  • Clearly identifiable objectives;
  • Benefit for the career/education of the person in question with the aim of acquiring additional skills;
  • Quality of the budget and diversity of funding sources;
  • For attendance at trade shows and exhibitions, the availability of a professional entourage is an advantage;
  • Sustainability: the need to travel must be demonstrated and must form part of a career- or network-development approach. It will be necessary to check that the resources required to achieve the desired result cannot be found in Luxembourg.
Eligible expenses
  • Travel (train, plane, car, taxi, public transport);
  • Accommodation;
  • Per diem;
  • Accreditation fees;
  • Flat rate daily expenses allowance (from 7 days and only as part of an international residency abroad including a recognised and named support programme)
  • Registration fees;
  • Visa fees.
Rates and condition for eligible expenses
  • Travel
    Travel should be by train where possible. Second-class tickets will be reimbursed, as will economy-class plane tickets.
    Travel by car will only be covered – at a rate of €0.30 per kilometre plus any applicable tolls and any parking charges – if that is the only possible solution.
    Taxi costs may be covered if absolutely necessary (absence or deficiency of public transport, heavy load to be transported, etc.).
    Public transport costs with proof of payment.
  • Accommodation
    Maximum amount for hotels: €140 per night and per person. That sum might be re-evaluated for certain countries/cities, or if it is impossible to find accommodation at that price.
  • Per diem
    Per diem: 30 euro per day, per person, per working day. 15 euro per day, per person, per day of travel.
  • Flat rate expenses allowance
    600 euros / week (the granting of a flat rate expenses allowance replaces the per diem).
Amount of the support

Total financial support is calculated in accordance with eligible costs using criteria laid down in the critera article and the Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg Guidelines (Our guidelines) within the limits of available funds.

Terms of payment

The support will be paid on submission of invoices and a report no later than 3 months after the end of the project. Without the final breakdown of expenses, the Directors of Kultur | lx may block payment of the support.

The award of the funding will be voided if the project in respect of which the funding was awarded does not take place by the deadline that the organisation set at the time when the funding was awarded. The same applies in the event that one of the conditions applicable to the award of the funding is no longer being met, or that the funding was awarded on the basis of inaccurate or incomplete information.

Should the funding be voided, the organisation will be entitled to reimbursement of any payments already made. The organisation may, on an exceptional basis, waive its right to reimbursement upon the submission of a written request setting out the reasons, which must be outside the control of the beneficiary of the funding, why the project did not take place and their direct causal link with the fact that it did not take place.

Mention of Kultur | lx

The beneficiary of the support must include the Kultur | lx logo on its communication materials, with the statement “With the support of Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg”.

Kultur | lx wishes to promote the internationalisation of Luxembourgish artists’ profiles and careers. This grant covers the membership in the IETM network and the expenses arising from the participation in its events over a period of three years.

The IETM International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts is a network representing over 500 organisations and individual professionals, from independent artists to public cultural agencies, theatres and festivals, working in the performing arts industry in all disciplines around the world. The IETM holds two plenary meetings a year in European cities, which include conferences and debates, pitching and networking sessions, and an artistic programme. It also holds smaller meetings around the world on specific themes or geographical areas. Participating in the IETM is an opportunity for performing arts professionals to develop international contacts and deepen their understanding of the challenges facing the industry.

Eligibility
  • Artists;
  • A.s.b.l.

Deadline to apply : 27 February 2022 midnight.

Exclusion and restrictions

Artists and organisations already members of the IETM are not eligible for this grant.

Targeted sectors

Performing arts

Award

Applications shall be reviewed and selected by the Selection committee Performing Arts, which will assign the grant holder(s). The Committee’s decision is final. The Committee may decide not to award a grant if it considers that the submissions do not justify the award.

Kultur | lx awards three grants every three years.

Criteria
  • Ties of the artist/the A.s.b.l. to the Luxembourg cultural scene;
  • Internationalisation strategy.
Eligible expenses

Eligible expenses are dedicated to the artist/company members joining the network.

  • Network membership fees;
  • Travel expenses (within the framework of a network event);
  • Accommodation (within the framework of a network event);
  • Per diem (within the framework of a network event);
  • Visa fees (within the framework of a network event);
  • Covid test fees (within the framework of a network event);
Amount of the grant

Reimbursement of up to 80% of eligible expenses. The total amount of aid is limited to €2,000 per year. However, when justified by the nature or scope of the project, the Coordinators reserve the right in accordance with the selection committee to exceed that amount on an exceptional basis.

Obligations and terms of payment

The artist shall:

  • Participate in at least one physical IETM event per year, except in case of force majeure;
  • Participate in preparatory meetings with the Kultur | lx coordination;
  • Submit an interim report each year and a detailed final report at the end of the project;
  • Provide all proof of payment and invoices;
  • Payment of the grant is made after each trip upon submission of the invoices and the report.

Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg, in partnership with the Cité internationale des arts in Paris, offers a three-month research and creation residency based on a call for applications to artists of all disciplines of Luxembourg nationality or living in Luxembourg. This residency program aims to allow an artist, author, dancer, choreographer or musician to carry out a personal research and creation project. The project will preferably be carried out in conjunction with a partner institution, or a structure, or an artist, identified in Paris and its agglomeration. This stay, which is for the artist a privileged moment of reflection and creation, will contribute to the visibility of the Luxembourgish artistic scene in Paris.

The Cité internationale des arts is an artists’ residency in the heart of Paris that brings together creators and allows them to implement a production or research project in all disciplines. For periods of two months to a year, the Cité internationale des arts offers an environment conducive to creation, open to meetings with professionals from the cultural sector. Residents benefit from customized support from the Cité internationale des arts team. In the Marais (18 rue de l’Hôtel de Ville, 75004 Paris) or in Montmartre (24 rue Norvins, 75018 Paris), the residency also provides an opportunity to meet and dialogue with more than 300 artists and actors from the art world of all generations, all nationalities and all disciplines. In collaboration with its many partners, the Cité internationale des arts opens several thematic and/or project-based calls for applications throughout the year.

Eligibility

This residency program is open to Luxembourg artists or artists living in Luxembourg of all disciplines. The candidates must:

  • Be engaged in a professional practice (justify previous work and a significant professional background);
  • Speak French or English;
  • Be available during the residency period.

The application must be sent exclusively via the online application form. No documents can be sent by mail.

Final registration date: Sunday, October 29, 2023 at 23:59 CET

Residency terms
  • The laureate will be hosted September to November 2024  in a studio apartment located on the site of the Marais. In no case, the stay can be split;
  • The studio apartments vary in size from 20 to 55 m², with an average of 40 m² including a furnished work and living space (work area, bedroom, bathroom, kitchen). Some workshops are equipped with a piano. All workshops are equipped with a wifi Internet connection;
  • In addition to the provision of a studio apartment within the Cité internationale des arts, the winner will be able to benefit from a living grant and support for the project provided by Kultur | lx and the Cité internationale des arts team;
  • It is possible for the laureate to be accompanied by an adult and/or a child under the age of 7. A financial supplement is required (additional costs are chargeable to the laureate). Animals are not allowed;
  • The resident agrees to respect the dates of the residence and the general rules.
Facilities and financial terms
  • Housing: a studio apartment is available at the Cité internationale des arts;
  • Grant: residency allowance of 8.400 EUR;
  • Flat fee for transport and daily expenses: fixed rate of 1.800 EUR;
  • Production costs: maximum amount of EUR 2,000 reimbursable on original, receipted invoices.

Expenses to be paid by the laureate:

  • The security deposit requested by the Cité internationale des arts, in the amount of 200 EUR;
  • Living expenses (food, travel and transportation during the residency, etc.);
  • The laureate must have health and repatriation insurance during his stay in Paris;
  • It is possible for the laureate to come accompanied by an adult and/or a child under 7 years old. A financial supplement is then required, and must be paid by the laureate.
Organization and Jury

The application is free of charge and unpaid.

The designation of the laureate will be made after the examination of the application files by a jury composed of qualified personalities from the Luxembourg cultural sector and the artistic direction of the Cité des Arts.

The jury will award the residency based on the relevance and integrity of the artistic approaches.

The jury’s decision is final. The jury may decide not to award a grant if it considers that the candidates proposed to it do not meet the award criteria.

All candidates will be notified by e-mail.

The jury for the selection is made-up with :

  • Vincent Gonzalvez (Cité internationale des arts)
  • Lis Hausemer (MNHA)
  • Julien Hübsch (lauréat 2023)
  • Nathalie Ronvaux (Kulturfabrik)
  • Francisco Sassetti (Philharmonie Luxembourg)
Required documents
  • Letter of motivation from the candidate;
  • Photocopy of an identity document;
  • Certificate of residence of the applicant;
  • Certificate of affiliation (statement of social security affiliations) issued by the competent social security organization;
  • Applicant’s artistic CV;
  • Note of intent describing the personal artistic project and the subject of research and/or creation (issues, objectives, techniques, work areas…) between 3 and 5 DIN A4 pages;
  • Artistic file including visuals, texts, press reviews, video recordings, etc.
Obligation of the laureate

The laureate undertakes to submit a detailed report to Kultur | lx at the end of the residency. This report may be published. Kultur | lx may demand a full or partial refund of the grant if the fellow does not submit a report.

The laureate agrees to respect the internal regulations of the Cité internationale des arts in Paris.

The laureate agrees to mention Kultur | lx and the Cité internationale des arts during the presentation of the works resulting from this residency as well as in any communication related to this residency.

Consent and commitments

By applying, the applicant declares that the information provided is true and complete. He/she agrees that all members of the jury may have access to his/her personal information. He/she authorizes the jury to verify the accuracy of all information related to his/her application. In the event that any information provided by the applicant is inaccurate, the applicant understands that Kultur | lx reserves the right to cancel the application. The grant holder consents and agrees that Kultur | lx may use his/her name for promotional and advertising purposes related to the programme.

Payment of the Grant

The residency grant, travel allowance and per diem will be paid in two instalments to the recipient’s personal account. The first instalment of 80% shall be paid upon arrival at the Cité des Arts and the grant holder must notify Kultur | lx in writing. The second instalment of 20% after submission of the report at the end of the residency.

A maximum of 2,000 EUR will be paid at the same time as the second instalment, after presentation, at the end of the residency, of the accounting documents and receipts relating to the production costs, the testimonial of the residency and the possible costs of an exhibition/performance/meeting.

Liability

Kultur | lx expressly reserves the right to cancel at any time and for any reason the awarding of grants under these rules, without any applicant being able to claim any compensation for this.

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Cité internationale des Arts

Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg, in collaboration with the Cultural service at the Embassy of Luxembourg in Berlin, is offering a six-week choreographic research and production residency at the Uferstudios Berlin, between July and August 2024 (six weeks to be defined), on the basis of a call for applications. This residency abroad encourages choreographers to immerse themselves in the Berlin art scene and promotes networking with the local art scene, contributing to the long-term development of their professional career.

The Uferstudios für zeitgenössischen Tanz, which has been located in the heart of the Wedding district in the former premises of local transport companies since 2010, is home to dancers, choreographers and artists from all over the world. In the 14 well-equipped studios, dancers, choreographers and artists are offered a space dedicated to public and private rehearsals, workshops and performances in a creative and stimulating environment.

This grant is awarded under the terms and conditions set below.

Eligibility

Kultur | lx offers a grant on the basis of a call for applications to all choreographers of Luxembourg nationality or living in Luxembourg, without any age limit, who demonstrate significant professional experience and commitment to the national art and culture scene.

All applications must be submitted via the online application form only. Any other document sent by post will not be accepted.

Final registration date: November 12, 2023 at 23:59 CET.

Residency terms

The stay will take place between July and August 2024. The laureate must contact Uferstudios Berlin to agree on the exact dates and to evaluate his/her needs on site.

The resident agrees to respect the dates of the residence and the general rules.

Facilities and financial terms

The selected choreographer will benefit from:

  • a workshop studio at the Uferstudios;
  • a fully equipped accomodation;
  • a residency allowance of EUR 4.200;
  • a flat fee for transport and daily expenses: a flat rate of EUR 900.

The artist must have health and repatriation insurance during his stay in Berlin.

Award and jury

The application is free of charge and unpaid.

The selected choreographer shall be designated based on the following selection procedure:

  • a pre-selection phase consisting of the examination of all applications by a committee made up of leading figures from the Luxembourg cultural scene, and
  • a final selection made by the Uferstudios’s art direction.

Successful applicants may be asked to attend an interview with the members of the Jury. The invitation to an interview is not systematic and is left to the discretion of the Jury. Being invited to an interview does not guarantee acceptance of the application. Also, residency may be granted without an interview. If the applicatant is invited, his/her presence will be compulsory.

The Jury shall grant the residency based on the relevance and integrity of the artistic approach. The Jury may decide not to award any grant if it considers that the applications submitted do not meet the eligibility requirements. The decision is final.

All applicants will be notified by email.

The jury for the selection is made-up with:

  • Ainhoa Achutegui (neimënster)
  • Anne-Mareike Hess (choreographer and laureate 2023)
  • Mathis Junet (TROIS C-L – Centre de Création Chorégraphique Luxembourgeois)
  • Jérôme Konen (Kinneksbond)
Required documentation
  • a cover letter from the choreographer describing how the residency contributes to the development of the selected choreographic project and of the career of the hosted choreographer;
  • the choreographer’s Art CV;
  • a letter of intent describing the personal art project and the research and/or creation topics (issues, objectives, techniques, main focuses, etc.) 3 to 5 DIN A4 pages;
  • an Art portfolio including visuals, texts, press reviews, video recordings, etc.;
  • any additional information that may support your application.

Applications may be submitted in French, German or English. Only complete applications submitted by the deadline will be processed.

Obligations of the laureate

The laureate shall submit a detailed report to Kultur | lx at the end of the residency. This report may be published by Kultur | lx or Uferstudios Berlin. The selected choreographer shall also complete an internal survey in order to assess the residency. This survey shall not be published.

Kultur | lx may demand a full or partial refund of the grant if the grant holder fails to submit a report. If the residency is terminated before the end of the residency term, the grant holder shall refund the grant and the expenses related to the incomplete period of time.

The laureate shall respect the internal regulations of the Uferstudios.

The laureate agrees to mention Kultur | lx and the Uferstudios during the presentation of the work resulting from this residency as well as in any communication related to this residency.

Consent and undertakings

By submitting an application, the applicant states that the information provided is true and complete. He/she agrees that all members of the committee may have access to his.her personal information. He/she authorises the committee to verify the accuracy of all information relating to his/her application.

If any of the information provided by the candidate is inaccurate, the applicant acknowledges that Kultur|lx reserves the right to cancel the application.

The applicant consents and agrees that Kultur | lx may use his/her name for promotional and publicity purposes related to the programme.

Payment terms

The residency allowance and the flat fee for transport and daily expenses shall be paid in two instalments. The first instalment of 80% shall be paid upon arrival at the Uferstudios and the grant holder must notify Kultur | lx in writing. The second instalment of 20% after submission of the report at the end of the residency.

Liability

Kultur | lx guarantees artistic freedom. The laureate is independent in his or her choice of project within the scheme of the allocated residency and in accordance with the art project described in the application.

Kultur | lx expressly reserves the right to cancel at any time and for any reason whatsoever the grant awarding under the terms herein, without any applicant being entitled to claim any compensation in this respect.

Additional information

Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg in partnership with the Lëtzebuerger Bicherfrënn – Les Amis du Livre a.s.b.l. and with the National Literature Archives (CNL), is offering writers a 2 months residency at the Literarisches Colloquium in Berlin based on a call for applications. The writer will benefit from a housing workshop at the LCB as well as financial support.

The Literarisches Colloquium Berlin (LCB), founded in 1963 by Walter Höllerer on the shores of Lake Wannsee, hosts writers, translators and publishers from all over the world. As a reflection forum, an experimentation workshop and a talent incubator, this internationally renowned literary institution does not merely organise readings, seminars and literary meetings. The LCB also encourages exchange and interaction with foreign institutions, thus guaranteeing continuous and rich literary mediation beyond linguistic borders.

This residency gives writers the time and freedom to pursue their creative work in progress with peace of mind. However, they may be asked to attend a few professional or public meetings and their agreement will be required. The writers-in-residence are supported in their desire to discover writers, publishers, venues, audiences and events locally.

This residency is awarded under the terms and conditions set below.

Eligibility

Kultur | lx grants the writing residency based on a call for applications to all writers, without age limit, who can demonstrate a significant professional background, and who are Luxembourg nationals or residents of Luxembourg.

All applications must be submitted via the online application form only. Any other document sent by post shall not be accepted.

Final registration date: October 8, 2023 at 23:59 CET.

Residency terms

The laureate shall be staying for 2 months in one of the eleven fully equipped housing workshops at the Literarisches Colloquium Berlin. The duration is to be agreed upon between the laureate and the LCB and may be split into 2 periods maximum, depending on LCB availability.

The laureate agrees to respect the dates of the residence and the general rules.

Material and financial terms

Will be made available to the laureate:

  • A studio;
  • a grant: a residency allowance of EUR 5,600;
  • Flat fee for transport and daily expenses: a flat rate of EUR 1200.

The laureate must have health and repatriation insurance during his stay in Berlin.

Organisation and selection panel

The application is free of charge and unpaid.

The selection of the laureate shall be made following:

  • A pre-selection phase based on the examination of all applications by a committee made up of leading figures from the Luxembourg cultural scene, and
  • The final decision made by the Literarisches Colloquium Berlin management team.

The selection panel shall award the residency based on the relevance and integrity of the artistic approach.

The selection panel’s decision is final. The selection panel may decide not to award a residency if they consider that the submissions are not relevant to the award.

All applicants shall be notified by email.

The jury for the selection is made-up with :

  • Christiane Krier (Lëtzebuerger Bicherfrënn)
  • Frank Hansen (Lëtzebuerger Bicherfrënn)
  • Tim Reuter (Centre national de littérature)
  • Sébastian Thiltges (Université du Luxembourg)
  • Jeff Schinker (author, laureate 2023)
Required documents

Interested applicants should provide:

  • a cover letter;
  • Photocopy of the applicant’s ID card;
  • a healthcare registration certificate (social security affiliation statements) issued by the relevant social security body;
  • a curriculum vitae and an updated bibliography of the applicant;
  • a letter of intent describing the writing project and the workshop themes (3 to 5 DIN A4 pages);
  • an Art portfolio including visuals, texts, press reviews;
  • Works, documents, texts already produced.

Only complete forms submitted before the deadline shall be considered.

The laureate’s obligations

The laureate shall spend 2 months in Berlin writing and researching.

Partnership with the Centre national de littérature
Under the terms of this agreement, The National Literature Archives offers the opportunity to the laureate to write a “Bourglënster Ried” published in the collection Discours sur la littérature/Rede zur Literatur/Literary Talks series. Publication costs are fully covered by the CNL.

In the case of a partnership, the manuscript must be returned by December 31 of the year in which the grant is awarded. A fee of EUR 1,200 (one thousand two hundred euros) is paid to the Author at the time of publication. The Author will also receive 20 copies of the book, with a planned print run of 250 copies. Copyright in the publication remains with the Author.

On his return, the laureate may be invited to attend a professional or public meeting, according to the programme drawn up jointly by Lëtzebuerger Bicherfrënn and the laureate.

At the end of the residency, the laureate is required to submit a detailed report to Kultur | lx, which shall be shared with the Literarisches Colloquium Berlin, the National Literature Archives, and the Lëtzebuerger Bicherfrënn – Les Amis du Livre a.s.b.l. Failure to submit the report may lead to Kultur | lx demanding full or partial reimbursement of the grant.

The laureate consents that information about him/her (bibliography, excerpts) may be published on the website and in the communication materials published by Kultur | lx.

The laureate agrees to mention Kultur | lx and the Literarisches Colloquium Berlin during the presentation of the works resulting from this residency as well as in any communication related to this residency.

Consent and obligations

By submitting an application, applicants declare that the information provided is complete and accurate. Candidategrant all members of the jury access to their personal data. Applicants authorise the jury to verify the accuracy of all of the information contained in their application. In the event that any information provided by the applicant is incorrect, the applicant agrees that Kultur | lx reserves the right to exclude the application. The recipient of the residency shall grant Kultur | lx permission to use their name for promotional and advertising purposes.

Payment of the grant

The amount of the residency allowance is EUR 5,600 and shall be paid as well as a flat fee for daily expenses and transport into the laureate’s personal account in two instalments.

The first instalment of 80% shall be paid upon arrival at Literarisches Colloqium Berlin, which must be notified in writing by the laureate, the second instalment of 20% after submission of the final report.

Liability

Kultur | lx expressly reserves the right to cancel at any time and for any reason whatsoever the awarding of grants under these terms, without any applicant being entitled to claim any compensation in this respect.

Kultur | lx – Arts Council Luxembourg and the Luxembourg Embassy in Rome in partnership with the Academia Belgica, Centre for History, Arts and Sciences in Rome (AB), is offering a research and creative residency for Luxembourgish or living in Luxembourg authors, screenwriters, playwrights, illustrators, architects and architectural researchers (PhD Level minimum) for at least one month and up to two months (dates to be agreed upon with Academia Belgica), based on a call for applications. The aim of this residency is to help architects, architectural researchers, illustrators and authors in the broadest sense immerse themselves in the Roman environment and to encourage networking within the local art scene and with other academies and research institutes, contributing in the long run to the development of their professional career.

Located in the heart of Rome, the Academia Belgica is now part of an international network of thirty-eight academies and research institutes from nineteen countries in the Urbs, with which it collaborates regularly. The Academia Belgica is a public utility foundation that welcomes highly qualified artists and researchers. Their aim is to be an interdisciplinary centre for hosting and promoting high-level scientific and cultural activities and act as a bridge between national academic and cultural institutions on one hand and international universities and research and cultural centres on the other hand in Rome and elsewhere.

Eligibility

Kultur | lx offers a grant on the basis of a call for applications to all architects, architectural researchers (PhD Level minimum), illustrators and authors in the broadest sense, of Luxembourg nationality or living in Luxembourg, without any age limit, who demonstrate significant professional experience and commitment to the national art and culture scene.

All applications must be submitted via the online application form only. Any other document sent by post will not be accepted.

Deadline to apply: October 1st, 2023 at 23:59 CET

Residency terms

The residency of one to two months shall take place between March and July 2024 or between September and December 2024, the exact dates of the residency to be agreed with the Academia Belgica’s management department. The residency may be split up subject to availability and acceptance by Academia Belgica. During the residency, the resident shall be living in a single room with private bathroom and shall have access to the Academia Belgica’s shared kitchen, living room and library.
The resident agrees to respect the dates of the residence and the general rules.

Material and financial terms
  • Single private room;
  • A grant: a residency allowance of EUR 2,800 per month;
  • A flat fee for transport and daily expenses: fixed rate of EUR 600 per month.

The laureate must have health and repatriation insurance during his stay in Roma.

Organisation and selection panel

The application is free of charge and unpaid.

The laureate shall be designated based on the following selection procedure:

  • A pre-selection consisting of an examination of all applications by a committee made up of leading figures from the Luxembourg cultural scene;
  • A final selection made by the Academia Belgica’s art direction.

The selection panel grant the residency based on the relevance and integrity of the artistic approach. The selection panel may decide not to award any grant if it considers that the applications submitted do not meet the eligibility requirements. The selection panel’s decision is final.

All applicants shall be notified by e-mail.

The Jury for the pre-selection step is made up of :

  • Eline Bleser (luca – Luxembourg Center for Architecture)
  • Karine Bouton (neimënster)
  • Nathalie Kerschen (Architect and laureate 2023)
Required documentation
  • Cover letter;
  • Photocopy of the applicant’s ID card;
  • Proof of residence;
  • Healthcare registration certificate (social security affiliation statements) issued by the relevant social security body;
  • Art CV;
  • A letter of intent describing the personal art project and the research and/or creation topic (issues, objectives, techniques, main focuses…) 3 to 5 DIN A4 pages;
  • Art portfolio including visuals, texts, press reviews, video recordings, etc.
Laureate obligations

The laureate shall submit a detailed report to Kultur | lx upon termination of the residency. This report may be published by Kultur | lx or the Academia Belgica. The laureate shall also complete an internal survey to evaluate the residency. The survey shall not be shared. Kultur | lx may demand full or partial reimbursement of the grant if the laureate fails to submit the report. If the residency is terminated before the end of the term, the laureate shall refund the grant and the expenses related to the incomplete period of time.

The laureate shall comply with the internal regulations of the Academia Belgica.

The laureate agrees to mention Kultur | lx and Academia Belgica during the presentation of the works resulting from this residency as well as in any communication related to this residency.

Consent and duties

By submitting an application, the applicant states that the information provided is true and complete. He/she agrees that all members of the selection panel may have access to his/her personal information. He/she authorises the selection panel to verify the accuracy of all information relating to his/her application.

In the event that any information provided by the applicant is inaccurate, the applicant acknowledges that Kultur | lx reserves the right to cancel the application.

The beneficiary consents and accepts that Kultur | lx may use his/her name for promotional and advertising purposes related to the programme.

Payment of the grant

The residency allowance of EUR 2,800 per month and the flat rate of EUR 600 per month covering travel expenses as well as the grant shall be paid in two instalments: the first instalment of 80% shall be paid upon arrival in Rome, which must be notified in writing by the laureate, the second instalment of 20% after submission of the report upon termination of the residency.

Liability

Kultur | lx expressly reserves the right to cancel at any time and for any reason whatsoever the grants awarding under these terms, without any applicant being entitled to claim any compensation in this respect.

Further information

List of grant holders

Academia Belgica
http://www.academiabelgica.it