Harkat offers self-organised residencies, ranging from a monthly to tri-monthly basis. Residencies are open to performance artists (theatre, music, dance,..), visual artists, digital artists, filmmakers, researchers who wish to use the darkroom and artist lab setup or the black box as a temporary working environment. Residents get to determine the structure of the residency, their creative intentions and workflow. The residency supports interaction with local artists, thinkers and makers; a deep understanding and experience of Indian urban culture, an overall opportunity to connect with and draw inspiration from homegrown communities. Harkat sees the residency as more than a service– a shared responsibility between the place and its temporary inhabitants.
The Harkat residency welcomes especially artists who don’t want to be confined to one artform, who want to expand their practice and who are looking to collaborate with local artists.
This residency is out-come oriented residency.
We expect the artist to create work that can be showcased (in form of a screening, performance, talk, presentation). WIP showcases are acceptable.
As part of the residency fee, we organize housing in a shared sea-view apartment (incl. kitchen to make your own meals, a cook who makes breakfast(only) and a cleaning lady). It's a 15min commute from the studio, via boat and rickshaw.
Residency Eligibility
Residency Experience Summary
Application Information
Which disciplines does the residency cater to?
Performing arts, Visual Arts, and Filmmaking, Research
Duration of the Residency:
One Week to Three Months (1 Month - 3 Months)
Residency fee as per duration:
EUR 1.000 / month
Number of Studios:
1 Black Box Studio, Film lab, “office” work space, Terrace
What tech is available?
WiFi, Printer, Stage lights, Sound mixer + mics, A/C, Greenroom, kitchenette, washroom
Number of Artists in Residence at one time:
2 in total (1 of each discipline (= film, performance))
Is the residency wheelchair accessible?
Only the black box is wheelchair accessible
Will accommodation be arranged?
Shared apartment with sea view - and the probably more unusual commute: a boat (and rickshaw).
The apartment is a 15min commute away from the studio.
Will travel costs be included/arranged for?
No
Will food be accommodated for?
No
Expenses paid by the artist:
All production material outside of our usual darkroom / lab facilities
Who is eligible?
You must have made some work before and be able to work independently in the dark room and performance space.
We have staff on site to help with starting off the tech and there’s always around to answer any questions regarding the dark room or cameras but we expect you to conduct your work independently.
Is there a application deadline?
No. We accept applications year-round.
What is the application process?
https://forms.gle/8JkFAgTsoz13db9R8
Is there an application fee?
No
What is the selection process ?
Depending on space availability, nature of work and your vision - if all fits: hello!
Working Languages:
English, Hindi, German, Marathi
The fee includes:
- materials and chemicals used in the dark room
- dedicated amount of unexposed celluloid (16mm)
- tech in the black box
- chai (at all times, on request)
- shared apartment (20min commute)