Open Call for a Research Residency at Centrale Fies in Dro, Italy

Hangar, with the support of the Ramon Llull Institute, is now announcing an open call for a two-week research residency at Centrale Fies in Dro, Italy.

This residency offers an artist based in Catalonia a research residency from 14 to 28 October 2025 at Centrale Fies (Dro, Italy), providing a unique opportunity for artistic exploration, fostering new forms of expression, and encouraging multidisciplinary approaches within contemporary performing arts at both national and international levels.

Centrale Fies is a renowned research center dedicated to contemporary performance practices. Housed in a historic early 20th-century hydroelectric power plant, it supports artistic research and experimentation in performance, including dance, theater, and live arts.

Centrale Fies offers a wide range of material, technical, logistical, and production resources to its residents, including:

— Material resources: access to fully equipped rehearsal and performance spaces, including specialized facilities for dance, theater, and performance. The center also provides technical equipment and tools for the creation and presentation of works.
— Technical support: it will be provided on the first day of installation together with the resident artist and in accordance with the materials available at the hosting facility.
— Mentorship and artistic support: residents have access to specialized mentorship provided by industry professionals and curators. This includes guidance on both artistic development and practical aspects of production.
— Networking opportunities: Centrale Fies facilitates professional connections, offering residents the chance to interact with a broad network of artists, curators, producers, and other arts professionals. This includes potential collaborations with international institutions and festivals.
— Training and development: the center organizes workshops, talks, and events that support the personal and professional growth of artists. Residents can participate in ongoing training opportunities within the field of performing arts.
— Logistical support: residents benefit from logistical assistance, including support in organizing travel, accommodation, and other practical aspects necessary for their stay and work at Centrale Fies.
— Public programming: Centrale Fies supports the promotion of residents’ work through public events, presentations, and showcases, ensuring their projects gain visibility and recognition within the artistic community and among a broader audience.

Commitments
— Make a public presentation of the research at Hangar after the stay
— Submit a final report (max. 1000 words and 2 images) on the project and an evaluation of the residency within one month of its completion
— Include the logos of the following organizations in the communication of the project: Hangar, Centrale Fies, Institut Ramon Llull. If the logos cannot be added, include the following mention: developed during a residency at Centrale Fies organized by Hangar with the support of Institut Ramon Llull.

Terms and conditions
The selected resident will receive:
— Fee of €1000 gross
— Living expenses of €500 gross
— A development grant for the research/project production of €1500 gross
— A roundtrip ticket up to €300 gross
— Accommodation, studio space and mentoring for the entire residency period

Selection process
Applications must be sent in a single PDF document (attached to an email with a subject that follows this format: Residency_CentraleFies_FIRST NAME_SURNAME) to veronica(at)hangar.org. Applications must be submitted in English.

The following information must be included in the document:
1. Personal details:
— First and last name.
— Full address (including city and country).
— Telephone number.
— E-mail address.
— Date of birth.
— Nationality.
2. A brief biography of the applicant, setting out their main lines of work and research (maximum 500 characters, including spaces).
3. The applicant’s CV (maximum 1,500 characters, including spaces).
4. A summary of the project (maximum 2,000 characters, including spaces)
5. Detailed work plan specifying the planned activities.

Evaluation Criteria
The selection committee will assess each project based on the following criteria:
— The relationship of the research and/or creation project with the hosting institution
— The relevance, importance, and interest of the research practice
— The artistic trajectory or research experience of the applicant

Selection Committee
The selection board comprises:
Veronica Valentini, head of international residencies and research networks programs at Hangar.
Barbara Boninsegna, artistic director of Centrale Fies, and Simone Frangi, associate curator for Live Works Free School of Performance at Centrale Fies.

Calendar
Application submission period: from March 27 to April 28, 2025, at 11:59 pm (GMT+1).
The results of the selection process will be announced by mid-April 2025.
Residency programme: two-week, October 14 to 28, 2025.

For further information
Veronica Valentini
+34 93 308 4041
veronica(at)hangar.org

 

           

 

 

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This call has received the PAAC seal of good practices.