Art. Community. Diversity.
POC POC 3
Submit your online application by November 30, including your CV and portfolio, via this form:
ABOUT THE PROGRAM
POC POC is a two-year mentorship program by The Constant Now, designed to support 15 emerging visual artists of color under 35, living and working in Belgium.From February 2025 to December 2026, participants will:
• Engage in monthly workshops to develop essential professional skills.
• Participate in group discussions on navigating the art world.
• Share experiences, knowledge, and gain access to critical information and opportunities
.• Visit and be introduced to partner institutions.
• Receive personalized feedback.
• Present their work in a group exhibition at Kunsthal Mechelen and De BrakkeGrond in Amsterdam.
WHO SHOULD APPLY
We are looking for artists who are:
• A person of color (POC)
• Under 35 years old
• Active in the visual arts (students are not eligible)
• Living and working in Belgium
If you’re eager to grow in a community of like-minded artists and advance your career as a POC artist, this program is for you!
MEET YOUR MENTORS
PARTNERS
• Caroline Dumalin (MORPHO)
• Laura Nsengiyumva (Artist)
• Dennis Tyfus (Artist)
• Anne Wetsi Mpoma (Wetsi Gallery)
Magali Elali (The Constant Now)
Kunsthal Mechelen & De Brakke Grond – Group exhibition
De Cinema – Film and talk program
MORPHO, Globe Aroma, WIELS, De Veerman, Curatorial Studies KASK –
Workshops
Kunsthal Gent, Kunsthal Extra City, S.M.A.K. – Behind-the-scenes visits
STORMOPKOMST festival – Art commission (for two program participants)
KEEN – Communication
HOW TO APPLY
‘Balancing Acts’ is a group exhibition and the final presentation of The Constant Now’s mentoring program POC POC 2 (2023-2024). It features works by artists Günbike Erdemir, Souhaïla Maalem, Diego Herman, Fatemeh Towhidloo, Brahim Tall, Diane Marie Uwase, and Shen Özdemir.
BALANCING ACTS is a group show and the final presentation of The Constant Now’s mentoring program POC POC 2. It features works by artists Günbike Erdemir, Souhaïla Maalem, Diego Herman, Fatemeh Towhidloo, Brahim Tall, Diane Marie Uwase, and Shen Özdemir. The exhibition runs until 8 September 2024 ember at NW in Aalst.
The exhibition brings together seven artists who explore the status of labor in contemporary society. Through video, painting, and installation, the show presents a diverse array of imagery that highlights various facets of work, including emotional and reproductive labor, domesticity, leisure time, sex work, and folklore.
The title evokes the interplay between different aspects of labor and life. It suggests the delicate equilibrium needed to navigate the complexities of work, personal well-being, societal expectations, and inclusivity. The title also implies the juggling act that artists perform in managing the demands of work, self-worth, and societal roles. By showcasing diverse voices and experiences, the exhibition aims to foster understanding and solidarity, advocating for a fairer and kinder society. It underscores the right to thrive in nurturing and supportive conditions and emphasizes the importance of acceptance in all areas of work that shape our lives and communities.
BALANCING ACTS is curated by Laura Herman and Godart Bakkers, artistic directors of NW in Aalst. POC POC is a mentoring program of The Constant Now, founded and coordinated by Magali Elali. POC POC 2 is supported by Flanders State of the Art and the development program of Kunsthal Gent for 2023-2024. Mentors are Sorana Munsya, Joachim Naudts, and Danielle van Zuijlen.
2023
6 min 10 sec
Talk: 14:00 - 15:00