48 Hours, is a new initiative of Project Grant that aims to bring together a diverse group of creative thinkers and makers over the course of a weekend to engage in discourse and a “final” collaborative project that will take place in a public space. Project Grant is seeking creative professionals from all backgrounds including but not limited to: architecture, dance, design, literature, performance, sound, theater, visual arts, and urban planning. Participants should have an interest in social justice issues relating to accessibility, economic inequalities, and/or sustainability.
This residency is free and open to all, but room is limited to 8 participants per weekend. Current students are eligible to apply. Participants are responsible for their own expenses, such as food, drink and travel. The residency does have a limited amount of room to host participants, so priority will be given to those living locally or with their own accommodations. Participants may be able to attend more than one weekend session.
48 Hours will take place: January 15-18, February 19-22 & March 18-21, 2016. On Friday, there will be a meet & greet, and the main sessions will run Saturday-Sunday. The “final” collaborative project will be unveiled on Monday. The content of the sessions will be designed around the interests of the participants and will include field trips, meals and dialogue.
It is the goal of 48 Hours to gather a group of diverse professionals and provide a place where current issues around development and displacement can be discussed and actions can be implemented into daily lives.
For more information or to view the application, please click here.
To read a recent article about this project click here.