Application form • Belgium's LIBITUM
  • Initiated and supported by Ad Lib, in partnership with the ROx, Pied en Coulisses and the villages of Rouvroy, Belgium's LIBITUM is a multidisciplinary residency programme for Belgian and international artists, all disciplines included. Implemented in Gaume (South of Belgium), the first edition of this programme will take place from 4 to 25 June 2023. It will bring together and welcome around twenty artists per week for research and creation work on a personal project, and offer time for collective exchanges around the projects.

    THE RESIDENCY

    Belgium's LIBITUM recidency program offers 

    > a residency period of 1 to 3 weeks depending on the needs of the project;
    > a work space adapted to each project: studios, an equipped stage, a dance room, multipurpose rooms, a soundproof room, workshops, a wood and metal construction workshop, outdoor work and rehearsal spaces;
    > accommodation for the resident artists in a rural environment with furnished accommodation, in studios, guest houses or caravans, adjoining a communal living space equipped with wifi; 
    > meals and catering (full board);
    > individual support for each projects and exchange sessions with invited
    > experts;
    > creation grants of 1000€ may be awarded to support a maximum of 8 projects among those selected and hosted in the framework of this residency programme.

    ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS

    All applicant artists must :
    > Have a professional artistic practice;
    > Speak French;
    > Be available on an uninterrupted basis for the duration of the residency period for which they are applying;
    > Participate in the exchanges and professional meetings with the other artists part of Belgium’s LIBITUM program;
    > Participate in the round tables and public residency outings that will take place during their residency period, every Saturday at the end of the day.

    SELECTION 

    In addition to assessing the professional background of the applicant artist or collective, the members of the jury pay close attention to the quality of the project, the necessity of the residency for the project, the stage of development of the project and the working protocol envisionned for the duration of the residency. The jury analysing the applications is composed of a committee of people qualified in the different artistic fields to which these residencies are open.


    TYPES OF RESIDENCY

    Writing, Research and Creation Residencies

    Who can apply ? Individual artists ; collectives (1 to 4 people max.)

    In which working spaces ? Individual studio ; multipurpose room ; workshop ; outdoor space.

    Eligibility ? A personal or collective project, in the process of development, that requires a period of research, experimentation and creation in one of the following disciplines: music, dance, theatre, circus and street arts, digital arts, audiovisual creation, visual arts, fashion, design, book arts, urban arts, installation, performance.

    Workshop Residencies

    Who can apply ? Individual artists ; collectives (1 to 4 people max.)

    In which working spaces ? Multipurpose space (workshop type), wood worshop, metal workshop, multipurpose room, and outdoor space.

    Eligibility ? A personal or collective project, in the process of development, that requires a period of research, experimentation, creation, manufacturing or construction in one of the following disciplines: urban arts, digital arts, audiovisual creation, visual arts, fashion, design, installation, performance.


    Stage Residencies

    Who can apply ? Groups, collectives or companies requiring time for research, directing and writing on stage (2 to 7 people max.)

    In which working spaces ? Equipped performance hall at the ROx and a large stage (12x8m); dance hall at the ROx (15x17m); stage (6x6m) at the Pied en Coulisses, multipurpose room and outdoor rehearsal site .

    Eligibility ? A personal or collective project, in the process of development, which requires a period of research, experimentation and creation on stage in one of the following disciplines: music, theatre, dance, circus and street arts, digital arts, multidisciplinary project (installation, performance).

    Artists wishing to benefit from this type of residency must prove that they have public or private fundings (regional, national, international) for the project for which they are applying for a residency or an operating grant to pay the team in residency.


    CALENDAR

    20.12.2022: closing date for applications via the online form. 

    20.01.2023: pre-selection of projects.

    13, 14, 15 et 20, 21, 22.02.2023: in person meetings with the jury. 

    28.02.2023: announcement of the projects selected for the residencies (20 to 25 projects).

    15.03.2023: submission of grant applications.

    30.03.2023: selection of projects to receive a grant.
    A maximum of 8 projects will be supported by a project development grant (for writing, refining of intentions, developing new prototypes, etc.). The distribution of grants will be based on the needs of the projects and the level of emergence of the artist or collective.

    4 to 25.06.2023: Belgium’s LIBITUM residencies.

    3 residency periods are possible and to be cumulated without discontinuity: 

    > from the 4th to the 11th of June 2023 

    > from the 11th to the 18th of June 2023

    > from the 18th to the 25th of June 2023.


    HOW TO APPLY ?

    Applications are made via this online form. 
    To submit your application, a google account is required. If you do not have one, you can create one HERE. If you cannot access the online registration, please contact Ad Lib at the following address : residences@adlibdiffusion.be
    Once your application is finalized, you will not be able to modify it. 
    We thank you for filling in this form as thoroughly as possible. 

    Application elements to be provided

    Before filling in the online form, please prepare the following texts (to be encoded directly into the form): 

    > a note on the artistic background of the project leader(s);
> a note presenting the project being applied for, an estimate of its overall cost and its implementation schedule; 

    > a note presenting the objective(s) of the residency and the working protocol envisaged during the residency;

    
> the envisionned format of the residency (duration, periods of availability, desired working spaces);

    
> the relevant links relating to the artists or collectives work and project for which the application is made (website, Instagram account, blog, online documents, ICloud, etc.). 

    And gather the following documents (in .pdf format): 

    > project presentation file;

    > 1 CV (4 pages max).

PRESENTATION OF THE ARTIST(S)
Name of the company/group/collective or name of the professional artist
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Note on the project leader's background or on the background of the company/group/collective (max. 500 words)
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Project leader's CV (max. 4 pages) (.pdf)
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Add file
Required
Introduce the people who are part of your company / collective / group (max. 500 words)
How many of your creative projects, prior to the development of the project you are applying for, have been realized and have benefited from a significant encounter with audiences ?
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Link to a website (optional)
Link to an Instagram account (optional)
Link to a Facebook page (optional)
CONTACT
Surname of the contact person
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First name of the contact person
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Email *
Phone number
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YOU ARE APPLYING TO BELGIUM'S LIBITUM RESIDENCIES
As : *
TYPE OF RESIDENCY
You are applying for :
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YOU ARE DEVELOPING AN INDIVIDUAL WRITING, CREATION OR RESEARCH PROJECT
What is the main discipline of your project ?
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Project title (even if provisional)
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Project description (synopsis) (max. 500 word)
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Relevant internet links, if any (video clips, teaser, photos of work in progress, ICloud, portfolio, book, etc.)
Project presentation file (.pdf, .word, .jpeg) 
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Add file
Required
Which development stage is the project in ? (max. 500 words)
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Objective(s) planned during this Belgium's LIBITUM residency
Describe the work protocol envisioned during the residency
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Provisional creation schedule of the project & dates of release / creation / public presentation envisioned
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Partnerships and support already confirmed for the project
What is the total estimated cost of the project ?
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Do you have public or private fundings (regional, national, international) for the projet in creation for which you are applying for a residency ?
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If so, what is the amount of the fundings ?
If you have an organization does it have structural support (operating grants) ?
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If so, what is the amount of this support ?
YOUR RESIDENCY
Ideally, what type of space would be best suited for the development of your work during the residency ?
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You wish to carry out an individual writing, creation or research residency for a period of :
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TYPES OF RESIDENCIES
You wish to apply for :
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YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A COLLECTIVE WRITING, CREATION OR RESEARCH RESIDENCY
What is the main discipline of your project ? 
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Title of your project (even if provisional)
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Project description (synopsis) (max. 500 word)
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Relevant internet links, if any (video clips, teaser, photos of work in progress, ICloud, portfolio, book, etc.)
Project presentation file (.pdf, .word, .jpeg) 
 *
Add file
Required
What development stage is the project at ? (max. 500 words)
 *
Objective(s) planned during this Belgium's LIBITUM residency
Describe the work protocol envisioned during the residency
 *
Provisional creation schedule of the project & dates of release / creation / public presentation envisioned
 *
Partnerships and support already confirmed for this project
What is the total estimated cost of the project ?
 *
Do you have public or private fundings (regional, national, international) for the projet in creation for which you are applying for a residency ?
 *
If so, what is the amount of the fundings ?
If you have an organization does it have structural support (operating grants) ?
 *
If so, what is the amount of the grant ?
YOUR RESIDENCY
How many people will participate in the residency ? (Each person composing the group must be present for the entire duration of the residency)
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How many rooms are necessary for the accommodation of the team ?
0
1
2
3
4
Single bedrooms
Double bedrooms
Twin bedrooms
Triple bedrooms
Ideally, which working space is best suited for the development of your work during the residency ?
You wish to apply for a collective writing, creation or research residency of a duration of :
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YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A  RESIDENCY WITH A COLLECTIVE PROJECT IN NEED OF A STAGE
What is the main discipline of your project ?
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Project name (even if provisional)
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Project description (synopsis) (max. 500 word)
 *
Relevant internet links, if any (video clips, teaser, photos of work in progress, ICloud, portfolio, book, etc.)
Project presentation file (.pdf, .word, .jpeg) 
 *
Add file
Required
What development stage is the project in ? (max. 500 words)
 *
Objective(s) planned during this Belgium's LIBITUM residency
Describe the work protocol envisioned during the residency
 *
Provisional creation schedule of the project & dates of release / creation / public presentation envisioned
 *
Partnerships and support already confirmed for this project
 *
What is the total estimated cost of the project ?
 *
Do you have public or private fundings (regional, national, international) for the projet in creation for which you are applying for a residency ?
 *
If so, what is the amount of the fundings ? 
If you have an organization does it have structural support (operating grants) ?
 *
If so, what is the amount of the grant ?
Artists wishing to benefit from a stage residency must prove that they have public or private fundings (regional, national, international) for the project for which they are applying for a residency or an operating grant to pay the team in reside.

If you do not benefit from it, we invite you to apply for a collective writing, creation and research residency.
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Required
YOUR RESIDENCY
How many people will participate in the residency ? (Each person composing the group must be present for the entire duration of the residency)
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How many rooms are necessary for the accommodation of the team ?
0
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
Single bedrooms
Double bedrooms
Twin bedrooms
Triple bedrooms
Four beds bedrooms
Five beds bedrooms
Ideally, which working space is most suited for the development of your work during the residency ?
 *
You wish to apply for a collective writing, creation or research residency of a duration of :
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YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A RESIDENCY WITH A PROJECT IN NEED OF A WORKSHOP
Provision of a workshop-type work space and/or possibility of occasional access to a wood and metal construction workshop
What is the main discipline of your project ? *
Project name (even if provisional) *
Project description (synopsis) (max. 500 word)
 *
Relevant internet links, if any (video clips, teaser, photos of work in progress, ICloud, portfolio, book, etc.)
Project presentation file (.pdf, .word, .jpeg) 
 *
Add file
Required
What development stage is the project in ? (max. 500 words)
 *
Objective(s) planned during this Belgium's LIBITUM residency
Describe the work protocol envisioned during the residency
 *
Provisional creation schedule of the project & dates of release / creation / public presentation envisioned
 *
Partnerships and support already confirmed for this project
 *
What is the total estimated cost of the project ?
 *
Do you have public or private fundings (regional, national, international) for the projet in creation for which you are applying for a residency ?
 *
If so, what is the amount of the fundings ?
If you have an organization does it have structural support (operating grants) ?
 *
If so, what is the mount of the grant ? 
YOUR RESIDENCY
How many people will participate in the residency ? (Each person composing the group must be present for the entire duration of the residency)
 *
How many rooms are necessary for the accommodation of the team ?
0
1
2
3
4
Single bedrooms
Double bedrooms
Twin bedrooms
Triple bedrooms
Which workshop's specificity(ies) matches the needs of your project best ? 
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Required
You wish to apply for a workshop residency of a duration of :  *
YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A ONE WEEK RESIDENCY
Availability period(s) *
Required
YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A TWO WEEK RESIDENCY
Availability period(s)
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Required
YOU ARE APPLYING FOR A THREE WEEK RESIDENCY
Availability period(s)
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Required
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