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Catalysti’s Peer-Led Mentoring Programme 2022

Open Call For Applications: Catalysti’s Peer-Led Mentoring Programme 2022

 The Catalysti Association of Transcultural Artists is seeking members interested in peer-led mentoring to participate in a free mentoring programme in 2022. The application is open to all members of Catalysti (or non-members who would like to join) at any stage of their career who feel they would benefit from expanding their professional networks and are motivated to improve different areas of their artistic career. The mentoring programme is based on peer-to-peer discussions in small groups but also includes three guided seminars. 

The application deadline for the programme is May 29 2022. Simply write a letter of intention to the project coordinator, . 

No application will be denied, all will be accepted if interested in the programme!

Purpose and objective

The purpose of Catalysti’s Peer-Led Mentoring Programme is to provide support to artists in developing their professional identity and to provide an opportunity to reflect on their work with colleagues. The cooperation is based on mutual dialogue and sharing of knowledge – from artist, to artist. The aim is to strengthen the participants’ identity as artists, and to share experiences and knowledge from different career stages. What can be included in an artist’s career, and how to progress or develop as an artist in a changing world?

Participation in a peer-led mentoring programme supports the artist professionally, improves job satisfaction and opens up new perspectives on the artist’s work. In general, peer-led mentoring increases coherence and knowledge within the visual arts sector. Developing personal skills also improves artists’ livelihood opportunities by raising awareness of good practices and career pitfalls.

2022 marks the inauguration of the project, and will set the framework towards establishing the programme for years to come.

Participants and programme description

All artists will be selected for the Peer-Led Mentoring Programme, which will then be divided into smaller groups of 3-5 people. The programme will be based on equal work between the small groups and the group as a whole, so that everyone is both mentoring and mentored. Some of the meetings, talks, or lectures in the process will be open to other members of the association. The duration of the mentoring process for participants will be approximately nine months (June 2022 – March 2023). The final content of the mentoring programme will be built up during the process according to the wishes and needs of the participating artists.

Participation in the programme will require a commitment both to work in small groups and to participate in joint meetings with the whole group. Participants are also expected to be willing to share their experiences in the mentoring programme meetings. The meetings will be both in person and online. This will facilitate participation from outside the capital region and from outside Finland, if needed.

Who can apply

Anyone who is a member of Catalysti as well as folks who would like to join. Mentoring allows for the exchange of knowledge within the sector, both from experienced artists to newcomers and vice versa. The mentoring programme is not a one-way exchange of knowledge, but aims at reciprocity. Participation in the programme does not require an ongoing project, a finished project, nor does it aim to produce works or an exhibition.

Structure of the programme

In addition, where possible, joint (open) lectures, webinars, etc. depending on the interests of the group. The programme is in collaboration with the Association of Finnish Sculptors and the Association of Photographic Artists. All participants of the sister programms will come together for one seminar day in September. 

Materials and support

In addition to the group meetings, the possibility of discussion with the facilitator throughout the process; jointly defined lectures, presentations, webinars, material bank, etc.

Language

Training sessions and mentoring meetings will be conducted in English. If necessary and possible, a small group of participants can also be set up in Swedish or Finnish.

Timeline

Frist or second week of June the programme starts with small groups meetings with the programs coordinator. Meetings and seminars commence, and programme ends in the first week of March 2023.

The application deadline for the programme is May 29 2022. 

To apply, or for more information on the programme or the application, simply write a letter of intention to the project coordinator, .


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Mail Art Exhibition at B-Galleria

Mail your artwork to B-Galleria to be part of the Mail Art Exhibition from 2-19.6.2022.

Application Deadline: 27.5.2022

Application criteria: 
No charge for applying.
No medium restrictions.
No sales and return of works.
No jury.
Maximum size of work is A4.

How to apply:
Mail your work to Aninkaistenkatu 5, Turku, Finland

B-GALLERIA is an artist-run, non-profit contemporary art space in the center of Turku, Finland. The main function of B is to offer a space for different kinds of contemporary art projects and exhibitions while being an easily approachable place for the audience to experience and get acquainted with contemporary art in different forms.

For more information, inquire from: +358 (0) 44 284 5381 or
B-GALLERIA website: https://bgalleria.net/

Summer Streets

Proposals for Revitalizing Downtown – summer streets and city center (Kadut Elävät)

𝗢𝗣𝗘𝗡 𝗖𝗔𝗟𝗟 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗣𝗢𝗦𝗔𝗟𝗦 𝗙𝗢𝗥 𝗔 𝗛𝗘𝗟𝗦𝗜𝗡𝗞𝗜 𝗣𝗔𝗡𝗗𝗘𝗠𝗜𝗖 𝗥𝗘𝗖𝗢𝗩𝗘𝗥𝗬 𝗦𝗨𝗠𝗠𝗘𝗥 𝗣𝗥𝗢𝗝𝗘𝗖𝗧
Catalysti is invited by the city of Helsinki to be part of 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯 – 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 (𝘒𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘵 𝘌𝘭𝘢̈𝘷𝘢̈𝘵), a COVID-19 recovery project that the city has recently received separate funding for. The project wishes to rejuvenate downtown Helsinki by re-introducing its urban landscape. The main goal is to attract Helsinki residents back to the city center with a series of cultural events and happenings that will take place from June to August this summer. Meanwhile, the project offers to support and provide opportunities for Helsinki-based freelance creative workers in the art and culture scene.
𝗖𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗹𝘆𝘀𝘁𝗶 𝗶𝘀 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗳𝗼𝗿:
1. Brief proposals of performance/ happening/ installation/ live art/ dance/ concert, etc. that do not require complicated set-ups, outdoor-friendly, and are interactive. The events can be nomad, using the streets, parks, and squares of the city center work as stages.
2. Freelance creative workers: artists/ performers/ working group based in Helsinki.
3. Proposals that align with the requirements of the 𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯 – 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 (𝘒𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘵 𝘌𝘭𝘢̈𝘷𝘢̈𝘵) project.
4. A draft proposal shall be submitted by 4.5.2022. The applicants will be informed of the results on 6.5.2022 and they are required to send a more detailed proposal by 13.2.2022.
5. Catalysti artist members will be prioritized.
𝗣𝗿𝗼𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁 𝗢𝗯𝗷𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗶𝘃𝗲𝘀:
𝘙𝘦𝘷𝘪𝘵𝘢𝘭𝘪𝘻𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘋𝘰𝘸𝘯𝘵𝘰𝘸𝘯 – 𝘴𝘶𝘮𝘮𝘦𝘳 𝘴𝘵𝘳𝘦𝘦𝘵𝘴 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘤𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘤𝘦𝘯𝘵𝘦𝘳 (𝘒𝘢𝘥𝘶𝘵 𝘌𝘭𝘢̈𝘷𝘢̈𝘵) will take place on a number of streets, public squares, parks, outdoor spaces, as well as public transportation stations in Helsinki. The main event of this project titled Summer Street (Kesäkatu) continues to its second year and will take on a lighter version this time featuring light construction of kids’ playground, street furniture, and multi-purpose podiums for people to hang out or and artists to perform, as well as greenery in the surroundings. The project involves regular Thursdays programs, kids-friendly program Children Sundays, small happenings during Juhannus, and ends with Ticket to Ride, pop-up interventions at public transport stations, and stops.
𝗦𝘂𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗿 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝗲𝗲𝘁 𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
1. Pieni Roobertinkatu – pedestrian zone
2. Korkeavuorenkatu & Design Museum Square – terraces, a small podium, and pedestrian zones.
3. Kasarmikatu
4. Erottajankatu – one lane in use, wider street space.
𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲:
4.6 Opening Day
8.6-25.8 Thursdays programs: general programs that take place at different locations (summer streets, Kauppatori, squares, Espa Stage, or other suggested venues.)
26.-6 – 7.8 Children Sundays: recurring kids-friendly programs.
26.6 Small happenings for Juhannus
11.8 Ticket to Ride: performances at metro stations and tram stops to welcome people back to school/ work.
𝗕𝘂𝗱𝗴𝗲𝘁:
1. Children Sundays: 2500 – 3000 euros.
2. Program per week: Site-specific, rotating, recurring on week/ month level: 4000-8000 euros.
Catalsyti will be in charge of invoicing the city and paying the artists.
𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝗧𝗼 𝗔𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆:
1. Please write us an email with a draft plan or brief ideas for your proposal (max 2 A4 pages) at . Please make sure to include: working group components, the schedule of the proposal, the location of your preference, and in which category (Thursdays programs, Children’s Weekends, or others) you wish to take part.
2. The application deadline is 4.5.2022.
3. The selection will be handled by Catalsyti artistic directors and the city of Helsinki.
4. The result is announced on 6.5.2022.
 
Catalysti is an association that strives to combat inequality within the contemporary art field. We encourage applications from candidates of varied ages, genders, and linguistic, cultural, or other minorities. If you belong to any of these groups, please feel free to indicate this in your application. All information is processed confidentially.
Please don’t hesitate to contact us at if you have any questions about the application.