The R2 Space

Rele Arts Foundation Residency

The R2 Space

The Rele Arts Foundation is pleased to introduce The R2 Space, a visual arts residency programme for mid-career ( ages 35 and upwards) African and diaspora artists. The residency will be open to artists of various disciplines and backgrounds as well as to curators, art writers and researchers.

Every year from January to December, our call for applications will be open and candidates can apply for a residency period between one to three months. The residency will be focused on providing an environment that supports the production of independent creative and research projects from conception to presentation across diverse artistic disciplines. Selected participants will have demonstrated a critical and rigorous approach to artistic practice and research, the relevance of their proposed project to contemporary art discourse, and a committed and engaged attitude to their practice. Participants of the R2 Space residency will benefit from a provision of space and funding during the period of residence to help develop and materialise their ideas as well as the option to present their project in the gallery space. The Foundation encourages applications that focus on a critical engagement with the city of Lagos but we are also open to other explorations and areas of research.

Facts

  • The Residency lasts for a period between one to three months depending on the participant’s requirements and available slots. Upon successful acceptance into the programme, the exact starting date of your residency will be determined

  • Between 12 to 36 spots are available each year

  • Participants receive a monthly stipend of $500

  • The language of communication at the residency is English. Participants are expected to have a working knowledge of the English language to be able to converse and possibly collaborate with fellow residents and staff members.

  • While the Foundation staff would be available to assist the residents during their stay at The R2 Space, the residency is conceived as a place for independent practice and residents would be responsible for defining the outline and activities of their stay.

Application Procedure

Applications are open to all professional artists from Africa and the diaspora. An application consists of the following parts

  • A project proposal stating the goals and purpose of your stay (max. 500 words)

  • Documentation of recent work (dating back no longer than 5 years, maximum 25 pages)

  • CV (max. 2 pages)

  • For large files (like videos), please insert a link to the server/website/YouTube/Vimeo where the file can be viewed. Please make sure all the links to external sites work.

All applications should be sent by e-mail to the following address: info@releartfoundation.org

The selection committee will assess your application based on the following criteria:

●       The quality and aim of your work;

●       Approach to critical thinking and reflection;

●       The relevance and purpose of your residency at The R2 Space

Questions

Email: info@releartfoundation.org