Are you an artist looking for a unique opportunity to create meaningful work while engaging with history? The “Art of Remembrance” project offers an 8-week funded residency for 4 artists at one of four prominent WWII remembrance sites in Europe. Artists will receive €10,000 for production and wages, access to the rich archives and resources of the host museums, and the chance to participate in a traveling installation showcasing their work across Europe. Join us in reinterpreting the narratives of WWII through contemporary art.
The “Art of Remembrance” project is a transnational artistic initiative co-funded by the European Union’s Creative Europe Programme. This project aims to deepen public engagement with the history and memory of World War II by connecting contemporary artists with four prominent WWII remembrance sites across Europe. Through this collaborative residency program, artists will reinterpret WWII narratives and create new works inspired by the rich, site-specific histories of each location.
The project is led by an international partnership of cultural and historical organizations, including the Sybir Memorial Museum in Poland, La Coupole WWII Museum in France, the Nuto Revelli Foundation in Italy, the Bastogne War Museum in Belgium, Tempora (Belgium), the LRE Foundation (international network based in the Netherlands). These partners are dedicated to preserving WWII memory and fostering dialogue across generations and borders. By facilitating residencies at these remembrance sites, the partners seek to expand awareness of WWII’s legacy through artistic expression, inviting diverse audiences to reflect on the themes of memory, resilience, and the passage of time. Each participating site plays a crucial role in narrating a unique chapter of WWII history, contributing to a collective European and global memory.
In the “Art of Remembrance” project, artists will have the opportunity to immerse themselves in the chosen site’s archives, artifacts, and local communities, drawing on a multi-faceted array of historical resources to inspire their creations. Each residency is designed to allow artists to explore the significant WWII events and legacies specific to their chosen site. By engaging with museum staff, local historians, and community members, artists can create works that reflect themes of resilience, memory, and the impact of WWII.
Under the guidance of the project curatorship, the works produced will form a traveling installation/exhibition (including the 4 artworks – or series – of the artists and additional content, text and explanation created by the curator), accompanied by public events, a publication, and a dedicated project website. Together, these elements aim to connect contemporary audiences with the human stories of WWII in a meaningful and engaging way.
All documents must be submitted in English.
Proposals will be evaluated by a selection committee chaired by Prof. Krzysztof Pomian according to the following criteria:
Applications should include the CV, portfolio, and intention letter (all written in English) and should be submitted by email to applications@lre-foundation.org. For ease of processing, please use the subject line format: “Art of Remembrance Residency Application – [Artist Name].”
For additional information, please contact us at the same email address or visit the website pages.
The “Art of Remembrance” project upholds the principles of equality, diversity, and inclusion. We welcome applications from artists of all genders, nationalities, ethnicities, religions, abilities, and sexual orientations. Selection will be based solely on the artistic and conceptual merit of the proposals and their alignment with the project’s goals.
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