Open Research

For this open research call, Cross-TIC seeks proposals that focus on what interests you most as an artist. Cross-TIC seeks artists who want to approach this research project daringly and boldly, asking their own research question.

NOW OPEN: RESEARCH X CROSS-TIC

OPEN CALL: Research x CROSS-TIC

Deadline: ongoing, first next deadline: Aug. 12 at 12:00 p.m.

Cross-TIC seeks creators who want to realize a cross-media research project.
Directly to the form

We cordially invite you to submit a proposal for cross-media research.

Wat zoeken we

For this open research call, Cross-TIC seeks proposals that focus on what interests you most as an artist. Cross-TIC seeks artists who want to approach this research project daringly and boldly, asking their own research question.

Cross-TIC seeks project proposals in all artistic disciplines: film, theater, visual arts, music (and more) from artists and creatives with a link in/to Twente, who want to develop their work and realize a cross-media research project. Cross-TIC seeks proposals that are of good quality in artistically, that are explicitly cross-medial, with a focus on Technology, Innovation and Creativity (TIC) and in which research, experimentation and collaboration are central.

Wat vragen we

A research plan, with:

  • A description of your research and how you plan to conduct the research.
  • A description of the expertise you still lack (technical, artistic, conceptual, etc.)
  • A description of why you want to conduct this research, what the reason and urgency is for you, and what step you want to take as a creator.
  • A description of your link to Twente
Wat bieden we

As a maker or maker team in a research project, you get 108 hours to work on your own proposal.

As an example, if you work in a team of 2, you divide the 108 hours between you, for example, 54 hours each.

  • A place to bring your plan to fruition and present it;
  • A fee of €39 per hour (ex. VAT);
  • A small production budget of €500;
  • personal guidance from a profile coordinator;
  • Participation in a maker day (6 – 8 hours);
  • Up to 2 presentations on your research to partners and stakeholders;
  • external expertise: a budget to call in external expertise (in consultation with the profile coordinator) in your desired field;
  • a new network: as an artist within Cross-TIC, you will become part of a new regional, cross-discipline network of makers and get to know the cultural institutions and partners in Twente;
  • Support in developing your entrepreneurship.

Submitting your idea
Directly to the form

Would you like to submit a proposal? Then submit the following in 3 separate PDFs:

  • your project plan
  • your portfolio
  • your CV

This can be done through the Google form above.

Project Plan

In your project plan you describe:

  • What you want to do and why (concept);
  • How your plan relates to your existing practice as a creator (cause and urgency);
  • In what way you will carry out your project (elaboration and planning);
  • What outside expertise would you like to seek and with whom you might want to carry out your project.
  • your link with Twente


Procedure

At least every two months, all submitted open project proposals are discussed by the selection committee consisting of four profile coordinators. If the selection committee rates your proposal highly and there is space available you will be paired with a profile coordinator. Because this open call is continuous, wait times are longer than other open calls. You can expect a response up to 12 weeks to submission. The start date of your project will be coordinated with your coordinator.

Proposals submitted by Aug. 12, 2024 will be considered for selection with results no later than Sept. 2, 2024.


About Cross-TIC
Cross-TIC is a multi-year project taking place throughout Twente that aims to give artists living and/or working in Twente the opportunity to develop innovative cross-media art projects. The projects can take place at different art institutions and can be short, medium or long. During a trajectory, an artist is encouraged to experiment, conduct research, enter into new collaborations and develop himself further in the business field as well. The outcomes are made visible at cultural institutions (libraries, culture houses, film houses, theaters and museums), at festivals or at the creative incubators in the region. Cross-TIC will take place until at least the end of 2024, and consists of a total of 33 development paths

Colophon

Cross-TIC was developed by the Twente Culture Region: 14 Twente municipalities working together in the field of culture. In consultation with the cultural field, they developed a vision for culture in the region. Based on that vision, Cross-TIC was set up by Library Almelo & Theater Hof 88, Werkplaats Diepenheim, Oyfo, PLANETART, Schouwburg Hengelo, Theater Sonnevanck, Stichting Oldenzaalse Musea, Tetem and Concordia (penman).

Contact details
Do you have questions about the Open Call? If so, contact Project Manager julia@cross-tic.nl.