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Call for young artists and academics: Join the European sustainability project at Gerðarsafn

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Gerðarsafn Art Museum is inviting young artists and academics under 36 to participate in a European collaborative project exploring the intersection of art, nature, and sustainability. Selected participants will engage in a collaborative hackathon to develop temporary outdoor interventions in Iceland, Italy, and the Czech Republic. This initiative offers a unique platform for emerging creatives to contribute to international public art discourse.

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Conceptual representation of an international art collaboration involving young creators and nature at Gerðarsafn Art Museum.

Gerðarsafn Art Museum Invites Young Artists and Academics for European Collaboration

Gerðarsafn Art Museum has announced an open call for artists and academics under the age of 36 to participate in a European collaborative initiative focusing on art, nature, and sustainability. The project aims to establish a dedicated platform for young creative practitioners and researchers to exchange ideas and develop collaborative concepts.

International Collaboration Focused on Art, Nature, and Sustainability

The initiative is led by Sculpture Line in the Czech Republic, an established art festival known for featuring outdoor artworks across Europe. Alongside Gerðarsafn, participating institutions include The Natural History Museum of Kópavogur, AreaCreative42 in Venice, and the Jan Komiarek Gallery in Slovakia.

From the applicant pool, eight individuals will be chosen to travel to Prague for an upcoming hackathon. During this session, participants will focus on designing temporary outdoor works and site-specific interventions intended for locations in Kópavogur, Venice, and Ústí nad Orlicí in the Czech Republic. Following the hackathon, three distinct teams will be selected to bring the outdoor works to life.

Participation and Further Details

Applicants can review additional information and access the application form directly through the initiative's official portal at www.reuseproject.eu.

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Who is eligible to apply for this project at Gerðarsafn?

Applications are open to artists and academics under the age of 36 who are interested in exploring the relationship between art, nature, and sustainability.

What is the goal of this European collaborative project?

The project aims to create a platform for young professionals to collaborate on the creation of temporary outdoor artworks or interventions in Kópavogur, Venice, and Ústí nad Orlicí.

What is the selection process for the project?

Eight people will be selected to participate in a collaborative hackathon in Prague, after which three teams will be chosen to finalize the outdoor works.

How can I apply for the program?

Interested candidates should visit the official project website at www.reuseproject.eu to access the application form and find detailed information about the project requirements.

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