Mono residency program - open call sprinng and summer session

mono residency program

                                       open call
                         sprinng and summer session

open call 2020/2021
Applicants are invited to stay at the residency in the   mono residency program is available for
following dates:                                         portuguese or foreign artists who want to work
                                                         on their artistic practice in Lisbon. Resident
• spring session 2021: from the 15/04/2021 to the        artists will benefit from a studio and accomo-
  30/05/2021                                             dation, will have access to workshops and end
• summer session 2021: from the 02/06/2021 to the        their residency with a solo exhibition. During
  31/07/2021                                             their stay, they will also benefit from the help
                                                         of our team, as well as get the opportunity to
Please read carefully all the informations on this do-   collaborate with local cultural actors.
cument and complete the application file with all the
relevant informations.                                   The program has the capacity to host up to two
                                                         residents at a time.
Application deadline are the 25th of March 2021 for
the spring session and the 10th of May 2021 for the      The residency program is also open to:
summer session.                                          researchers and curators, practitioners working
                                                         with performing arts, sound, material research/
If you have any questions, feel free to contact us via   craft, and film.
residency@monolisboa.com.

about

mono is a multicultural space located in the
centre of Lisbon.

The project emerged as a response to the few
numbers of alternative models for cultural
production in Lisbon.

mono’s main mission is to promote collective          mono is a 800m2 space organised between a
work between artists and other cultural actors,       studio with permanent artists, exhibition space,
promote national and international exchanges          and an artist-residence. Exhibitions welcome
and to enrich the development of critical thinking    local, national and international artists. Concerts
through questioning history, evolution, innovation    (/circle session), performances and talks are also
and humanity.                                         part of the programmation.

For mono, an «artists-run-space» has the task of      mono is located in Penha de França, where
creating the necessary conditions for the sustai-     there is still space for the development of artistic
nability, interdisciplinary and multiculturalism of   culture. mono seeks to create a connection
contemporary creation.                                between the nearest neighbourhoods, such as
                                                      Arroios and Graça, where there is already a
                                                      panorama of contemporary art in development.
                                                      Mono will contribute to the development of the
                                                      local environment with new cultural dynamics.

residency program

The residency at mono welcomes applications             The residency includes:
from artists in a variety of media for a duration
of one to three months. The residency program is        • 90m2 shared open space studio
also open to researchers and curators, as well as       • Accommodation in a private double bedroom
practitioners working with performing arts, sound,        with a private bathroom.
material research/craft, and film.                      • Gallery space available for end of residency
                                                          exhibition.
The program’s goal is to provide time and space         • Access to workshop.
for residents to focus, and through exchange, gain      • Group presentations.
insight, broaden, and diversify their outlook. mono     • Documentation of the work developed.
is collaborating with local cultural institutions and   • Consultations with curatorial advice.
offers the possibility to organise presentations and    • Curation, event & exhibition organisation for
engage with the local scene by conducting artist          the final exhibition or open studio.
talks or workshops at mono or other locations.          • Tours in museums, galleries, other residency,
The residency program is run side by side with            and art studios in Lisbon and its surroundings.
mono’s exhibitions programmation. The artists are
invited to collaborate with these programs. Each
residency will end with an exhibition or open stu-
dio inside the space. The team at mono is here to
provide support, ressources and guidance to the
residents.

application

Please provide the following:

• fill the application form,
• a cv (max 2 A4 pages),
• a cover letter presenting you and your work (max 500words),
• a statement outlining your residency project, your motivation,
  what do you expect from the residency and what you hope to
  achieve (500 word max),
• a portfolio with a selection of 3/5 relevant projects.

Prepare one single .pdf file*, with items in the above order
and submit your application via email to:
residency@monolisboa.com.

*title: ‘Full Name_ 2020-2021’, size limit: 9MB.

Application deadline are the 25th of March 2021 for the spring
session and the 10th of May 2021 for the summer session.

Don’t hesitate to contact us with any questions you might have.

selection process

• Candidates from all countries;
• All practices & mediums;
• Must be able to communicate in either English or Portuguese.

Applications are assessed by mono selection committee on the basis of the
submitted materials and the following criteria: professional artistic practice, and
themes that are innovative, challenging, and engaging, experience in showing
and discussing work, independence in conducting work.

Selected candidates are notified of the results via email and will be in direct
contact with our team who will provide assistance with any kind of questions that
may arise prior to the beginning of the residency and arrival in Lisbon.

facilities

mono is located at rua feio terenas, 31a in the center
of Lisbon. The space can accommodate up to two
persons. The residency is close to grocery stores,
restaurants, and to public transport station.

The residency consists of a duplex apartment/studio
of 160m2 including:
• two private double rooms with their own bathroom,
• a shared studio space of 90m2,
• a shared kitchen and living room,
• a shared project room,
• access to the exhibition room and technical
   workshops.

In case you are planning to come with your partner
please let us know in advance.

Because of sanitary measures pets are not allowed.

bathroom
bedroom
   1

                             studio

          bedroom
             2

    kitchen

                                    project
                                    room
                         bathroom

funding your residency

Costs: Studio and living space rent is 980Eur/       Payment: After receiving an answer the artist will
month, including all taxes, use of equipment,        be asked to pay a deposit of 200Eur to hold his/her
WiFi, communal spaces, curatorial and research       place in the program within 14 days. The deposit is
support, museums and galleries tours, docu-          not refundable in case of short cancellation.
mentations of the work that has been developed
during the residency.                                You are required to pay the first month of your resi-
                                                     dency no later than two months before the start of
mono can give support in the grant application your residency.
process. It is important when applying for funding
to inform us as soon as possible to allow sufficient In the case you are applying for a residency
time to secure funding.                              longer than one month: you are required to pay for the
                                                     second and third month of your residency two weeks
                                                     before the start of the subsequent month. You can
                                                     also pay everything at the same time if it is more
                                                     convenient for you.

                                                     If you fail to pay on time, mono is free to invite another
                                                     artist into your slot.

cancellation and refunds

We always prefer to reschedule the residency,             COVID-19
however if you have already paid and your plans           Cancellation caused by governmental measures
changed we have the following cancellation policy:        due to covid-19 allow a full refund at any time.
• Full refund minus bank charges if you warn us           Reschedule is also possible.
  two months prior to the start of your residency*;
• Half refund and no refund of the deposit if you
  warn us less than one month prior to the start of
  your residency*.

The same policy applies in case of cancellation of
the subsequent residency months. Rescheduling is
possible if you warn us no later than two months
prior to the start of your residency and one months
prior to the start of subsequent residency months.

Refunds are made within two weeks after receiving
the cancellation. Please take into consideration
that funds can only be returned to the account they
were paid from.

* The start of your residency is not your arrival date,
but the date stated above.

notice

         Please note that the undertaking of a residency is a commitment, with
         financial and other responsibilities related to the community of artists,
         facilities and operations here at mono.

         The team at mono is doing its best to develop the program and to
         support artists and other creatives. We are available prior your residency
         period to answer any questions and prepare your arrival. If you have a
         specific project you would like to develop, please let us know. We will
         try our best to help you but can not guarantee the feasibility of every
         project.

         A 1-to-1 agreement between the resident and mono will be signed. A
         copy of that agreement can be requested in advance. The residency
         doesn’t provide the artists with flights, meals or materials.

         Thank you,
         mono

residency@monolisboa.com

        www.monolisboa.com
rua feio terenas, 31a, 1170-176 lisboa