Radio Gdansk English Service is happy to support an international artistic event organised by Zachęta – National Gallery of Art and the British Council for disabled artists.
The competition is inspired by the Europe Beyond Access in which the British Council is a lead partner along with six other arts institutions across Europe.
There is low public awareness of the problems that disabled artists may face when they want to present their portfolio, apply for a scholarship or carry out their work. Difficulties can arise from prejudice and assumptions, communication barriers, and low accessibility to creative programmes.
OPEN COMPETITION
The organization of the competition is an expression of our conviction that it is necessary to ensure equal opportunities in universal access to the mainstream of art in Poland. It also results from the pursuit of broad system changes in this area.
The organizers of the competition plan to award three equal prizes worth PLN 2,000 gross. The competition is open and is addressed to artists living in Poland, regardless of age, education, citizenship, etc. The recruitment is open.
Submissions should be sent to: dostepnosc@zacheta.art.pl
The form of submitting works: text files, graphic files, photo documentation, audio files, video in the formats specified in the regulations.
Application deadline: 28 February 2021. The competition will be adjudicated on 29 March 2021. The list of laureates will be published on the Zachęta – National Gallery of Art and the British Council websites.
EUROPE BEYOND ACCESS
Europe Beyond Access is a transnational arts and disability programme aiming to internationalise the careers of disabled artists. The project celebrates the work of disabled performing artists from across Europe, including Poland, who are challenging conventions, developing innovative practices, and presenting high quality works on international stages.
We encourage you to take inspiration from Europe Beyond Access available on the British Council pages and international programme website in whatever way this speaks to you.
Details, forms and regulations >>>HERE.
Adam Gosiewski/ako
