The Participatory Residency Programme, organized by the Academy of the Arts of the World (ADKDW) in collaboration with Un-Label, invites applications for a residency in Cologne, Germany, from April to September 2025. This program focuses on artists, activists, and cultural workers with disabilities who engage with intersectional issues, particularly anti-ableist and de- or postcolonial critiques of power. Applicants should propose artistic projects that emphasize power critique, participation, and community involvement within contemporary cultural contexts.

Selected artists-in-residence will be tasked with designing participatory activities and planning events in collaboration with the local community, ensuring that participants are active contributors rather than passive recipients. The ADKDW and Un-Label will provide suitable workspaces and event facilities for up to six weeks, along with accessible accommodations, including a one-bedroom apartment with an elevator and balcony. Additional support, such as bathroom assistance and mobile ramps, will be available as needed to ensure a conducive environment for all participants

The call is addressed to artists, activists and cultural workers with disabilities, or disabled artists, activists and cultural workers of all disciplines.

Budet:
2,000 € per month as a scholarship
8,000 € production budget
5,000 € for accessibility measures
5,000 € for work assistance or mentoring sessions
2,000€ travel costs (incl. visa, luggage and regional)
2.000€ documentation / public relations

For further information please visit: un-label.eu

ContaCt

Paulina Seyfried (she/her)
Consulting
Tel.; +49 (221) 5501544
Email: paulina@un-label.eu

Deadline: 15. Oktober 2024