Performing the Present – Educational Programme (Open Call)

Performing the Present is a five‑month educational programme organized by the Mochnarte Foundation for young Belarusian artists aged 18–35. The programme runs from 4 January to 31 May 2027 and combines online workshops, group discussions, individual mentoring, and an intensive in‑person residency at the Mochnarte Foundation in Poland (11–18 April 2027). Participants will develop a personal performance or multimedia project, receiving guidance from mentor Raman Tratsiuk and his assistant. The programme provides full participation in workshops, mentorship, travel expenses to and from the residency and the final public presentations, accommodation and meals during the residency and presentation in Poznań, coverage of materials and production costs, exhibition production, documentation, promotion, and a certificate of completion. Five artists will be selected based on the quality and potential of their practice, motivation, and relevance to the programme’s focus on performance, video, installation, and interdisciplinary work. Applications are submitted via email with a PDF portfolio (max 15 pages) and a short motivation letter. The deadline is 15 December 2026.

Full participation in educational programme, workshops, individual mentoring, travel expenses, accommodation and meals during residency, materials and production costs, exhibition production, documentation and promotion, certificate of completion.

Belarusian artists aged 18–35; must be able to attend online meetings and travel to Poland for the residency.