art
integration
Сompetition with a grant program from the Teal House Foundation
We at the Teal House Foundation encourage you to participate in the Art Integration competition, created to assist theater professionals displaced from their countries. The focus of this competition is to assist participants in crafting a professional pitch and presentation for their projects, guiding them toward realization and facilitating their adaptation to a new cultural environment.
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We know that the journey of adapting to a new country can be challenging, particularly for creative professionals who aim to uphold their identity while becoming part of a new cultural landscape. That’s why we’ve designed a program that offers grants, educational support, and expert guidance from curators, providing professionals engaged in theater art with the necessary resources and space for growth and integration.
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first
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key dates for first stage
november 25, 2024
january 10, 2025 (23:59 cest)
february 1, 2025
Submission period closes
Participants will submit an application with a project description, CV and portfolio. The Teal House team will review the submissions and select the top 25 projects to move on to the second stage.
Submission period opens
Selection of top 25 projects finalized
second
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Finalists will present their projects in a pitch format to an expert panel. Five winners will each receive a grant of 3,000 euros to support the preparation and distribution of their project presentations. The winning projects will be showcased at special events, providing an opportunity for producers and potential partners to connect with the artists and their work.
february 17–19, 2025
key dates for second stage
march 1 – april 30, 2025
Development of selected projects
Finalists pitch their projects
may 12, 2025
Final project presentations
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november 25, 2024
The call for proposals officially opens, inviting participants to submit their applications.
january 10, 2025
(23:59 cest)
The submission period closes, and no further applications will be accepted after this deadline.
february 1, 2025
The expert panel will review all submissions and select the semi-final projects to move forward in the competition.
february 17–19, 2025
Semi-finalists will pitch their projects to the expert panel, providing an opportunity for feedback and evaluation.
march 1, 2025
The finalists will be announced, marking the next phase of the competition.
march 1 – april 30, 2025
During this period, the selected finalists will develop their projects with support and guidance from mentors.
may 12, 2025
The final project presentations will take place, showcasing the work of the finalists to a wider audience.
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Ivan Vyrypaev, Poland
The expert panel of the competition and mentors includes the Teal House team, led by Artistic Director Ivan Vyrypaev, along with invited curators — renowned theater professionals, directors, producers, and cultural managers with international experience—emphasizing the global and intercultural nature of the competition. These experts bring a wealth of knowledge and diverse perspectives to the panel, enhancing the evaluation process.
artistic director of the competition
playwright, screenwriter, theater and film director, artistic director
Ivan Vyrypaev, Poland
experts
Clara Zehrbach, Germany
editor at henschel SCHAUSPIEL
Vasilka Bumbarova,
Bulgaria
theatre manager and interpreter
Karolina Ochab, Poland
producer
mentors
Gilles Morel, France
producer, comedian, director
Denis Kargaev, Germany
marketer, creative entrepreneur
Alena Yankelevich, Israel
theater producer, teacher, curator of educational programs and theater projects
Evgenii Kazachkov,
United Kingdom
playwright, screenwriter, teacher, art director
playwright, screenwriter, theater and film director, artistic director
Katsia Ramanchyk,
Poland
cultural manager, media activist, NGO representative
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We aim to support creative professionals who have been forced to relocate due to wars and conflicts, helping them integrate into new cultural and social environments. Our competition specifically assists those affected by Russian aggression in Ukraine or those who have fled the totalitarian regimes of Belarus and Russia.
we create a space for cultural and professional synergy, helping artists adapt to new conditions and gradually become part of the global art community.
In today's world, a successful project begins with effective packaging and a professional pitch — these elements capture attention and provide the necessary support for bringing ideas to life. The Art Integration competition not only offers funding to participants but also helps assemble a team of curators and like-minded individuals to enhance their projects' visibility and demand.
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Through this initiative, the Art Integration competition empowers artists to share their stories and perspectives, creating meaningful connections across diverse cultural spaces through the transformative power of support and art.
if you need more information or assistance, feel free to reach out at artintegration@tealhouse.io
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