Open Call for Earth Rising addressing the Climate Crisis

Deadline: 12 April 2024

The Irish Museum of Modern Art (IMMA) is delighted to once again invite applications from interested artists, collectives and community groups through the Open Call.

Earth Rising is a festival of free events and experiences aimed at addressing the climate crisis and inspiring collective action towards a sustainable and hopeful future. Taking place from the 20-22 September 2024, EARTH RISING promises an unforgettable experience that seeks to provoke, inspire, and empower audiences to become agents of change.

Now in its third year, EARTH RISING has proven to be a transformative and impactful experience for participants and audiences alike, laying a foundation for continued engagement and positive change. Last year they welcomed over 16,000 people to IMMA for EARTH RISING and they hope to grow that this year.

Art has always played a powerful role in reflecting and shaping society. In a rapidly changing world, here at IMMA, they understand the role as a space for dialogue and understanding, promoting social progress and cultural innovation in response to contemporary challenges. The climate crisis represents one of the greatest challenges of the time, requiring collective efforts to mitigate its impacts and ensure a sustainable future for generations to come.

By engaging audiences in creative and thought-provoking ways, IMMA can foster a sense of urgency around the need for environmental stewardship and to connect communities in an increasingly divided world.

Categories

Proposals will be accepted for the following categories:
- Performance
- Moving image work
- Workshops for Children and Adults
- Outdoor artwork
- The Earth Rising Salon series – introducing work in progress in the Study (1hour Sessions)

Funding Information

Budget between €300 and €3,000 per project.

Criteria

Proposals are invited via a 2/3-page PDF to include the following:
- 500-word Project Synopsis that should address the points below:
  - Description of Event/Artwork
  - Images of the work or previous relevant work
  - Number of event presenters and any support personnel
  - How will the presenters interact with the audience?
  - Technical requirements
  - How will the work exist outdoors in unpredictable weather?
  - For performances/workshops if you can indicate duration/scalability/capacity to repeat over the course of the weekend
- Include artists name, email, phone number and details of any partners
- Short bio – max 500 words including web, social media and press links if  applicable.