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PartArt4OW is looking for interdisciplinary and intersectoral projects mixing art, science and participatory practices in innovative ways.
They believe that collaborations between the creative and cultural sectors, the scientific community and the civic society organisations can lead to stronger projects.
They are looking for Participatory Art Initiatives (PAIs), whose overall goal will be to:
➨ increase citizens’ ocean literacy
➨ increase awareness on the challenges and pressures faced by the ocean and inland waters
➨ mobilise citizens and stakeholders for the protection and restoration of oceans and inland waters
THE FIRST OPEN CALL CHALLENGE
The challenge of the first open call is engaging local communities for protecting and restoring marine and freshwater ecosystems and
biodiversity.
Participants are free to explore the many aspects and threats related to ocean and water biodiversity (such as biodiversity loss,
algae
proliferation, alien species, just to name a few).
PartArt4OW IS PARTICULARLY INTERESTED IN:
- Unseen phenomena, such as those related to climate change or those that cannot be seen because we are too disconnected from the ocean to perceive its changes.
- The interdependencies between different aspects of the challenge that a PAI will choose to target (natural, cultural, political, etc) and the related societal implications.
Projects can focus on ocean or inland waters or on both at the same time.
The focus should be on the communities living in close proximity to the ocean,
water basins and
rivers and assure that the project proposed addresses key societal and environmental challenges of those communities.
DIVERSITY MATTERS
PartArt4OW is committed to making ocean literacy accessible to all, thus priority will be given to projects involving people from under-represented groups and/or groups at risk of social exclusion and discrimination (refugees, ethnic minorities, the LGBTQI+ community, individuals with disabilities, low income families, etc). Special attention should be given to people with low exposure to
art and science and with scarce cultural consumption and
educational opportunities.
ACTING ON WHAT THEY PREACH!
We expect projects to be fully sustainable, including the use of sustainable materials,
circular solutions and
renewable
energy. Proposals, if selected, must commit to a Climate Pact Pledge and should work towards full decarbonisation or at least
carbon neutrality of the project and of all the proposed activities.
 
WHAT
THEY OFFER
➨ Funding and support to deliver a 6 month project
➨ A maximum lump sum of €50,000 per project
➨ Mentorship and training
➨ An intensive 3-day online bootcamp, providing learning and exchange opportunities on the PartArt4OW topics
➨ Guidance from experts on participatory and creative processes; on creative and innovative artistic expression, and on the conservation and protection of marine and freshwater ecosystems
➨ Networking and peer learning opportunities
➨ Promotion and visibility through PartArt4OW online channels, events and connection with related communities
Funds will be disbursed in two stages: 50% at the beginning of the project and the remaining 50% after the final review, upon successful completion of the project and submission of the required deliverables.
WHO CAN APPLY
Consortia
➨ All partners must meet all eligibility criteria
➨ A lead partner must be designated to submit the application, engage with the
PartArt4OW team, receive and manage the budget
➨ Each entity may participate in only one application, either as an individual applicant or as part of a consortium
➨ Applicants must be established or resident in EU Member States or third countries in Europe that are associated or negotiating an association agreement with Horizon Europe
Individuals
➨ Individuals must meet all eligibility criteria
➨ Each individual may participate in only one application, either as an individual applicant or as part of a consortium
➨ Applicants must be established or resident in EU Member States or third countries in
Europe that are associated or negotiating an association agreement with
Horizon Europe
QUESTIONS?
All the information you need about the open call, the evaluation process and the accelerator are in the Guidelines for Applicants and their FAQs.
If you need any further assistance please contact:
opencall@partart4ow.eu
PartArt4OW is funded by the European Union’s Horizon Europe research and innovation programme.
https://partart4ow.eu/
https://partart4ow.eu/
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ART
EXAMPLES - Helplessly
trapped in discarded fishing gear, Kulo-Luna is not long for this world, her
wound tainting the water with blood that is a calling card to all sharks in
her location.
...
OCEAN
AWARENESS ARTWORK
- Before
he can rescue an injured humpback whale from fish netting, John
Storm has to take on four hungry great white sharks.
Fortunately he is
a resourceful ocean
adventurer. He beats off the attackers, then calms the giant whale
they were circling,
who is injured and bleeding badly. Then the ocean conservationist's mission begins.
ART
COMPETITION - John is captain of the
Elizabeth Swann,
a solar and wind powered craft, that he likes to cruise in, and race
occasionally. Fortunately for Kulo Luna, the Elizabeth Swann is not only
swift, but superbly equipped for scientific and ocean conservation tasks.
The Swann is the kind of vessel James Bond and 'Q' Branch would
envy. It is stacked full of juicy ocean tech. John inherited the craft from his
genius uncle, as a puzzle to be completed. It is zero emission,
using solar
panels
that track the sun and a turbine that hunts for wind automatically,
to generate clean electricity for propulsion. A feat Captain Nemo would
endorse.
The
Swann is AI smart. There is an onboard computer that takes care of
navigation. The Swann is
the RoboTaxi of the
ocean. It
pilots itself when the crew get tired or need a hand. The Swann is ultra
economical,
powered by free energy from nature. The boat is a character in the
story. It is based on real-life energy and hull studies. The vessel could
be constructed tomorrow with all the features in this story, including autonomous
navigation - a dream situation for special effects departments. Kulo
Luna is a modern Moby
Dick, with a twist, in that there is a happy ending for everyone in this
story,
including the whalers.
Herman
Melville might
approve, the embittered Captain
Ahab may not.
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