Movin'Up 20th Edition: New Focuses and Increased Budget for Young Italian Artists
The 20th edition of Movin'Up, aimed at enhancing the artistic mobility of emerging Italian talents, is set to launch soon. Established in 1999 by the GAI, this initiative has backed 794 out of 2,573 projects and engaged over 1,300 artists across multiple art forms, including music, cinema, and visual arts. The current cycle, focusing on performing arts like theater and dance, is a collaboration between MiBAC, GAI, and GA/ER Associazione Giovani Artisti dell’Emilia-Romagna. With a total budget of €30,000, this edition offers awards of €5,000 for regional projects and €10,000 for those linked to Asia and North Africa. Applications are due by March 11, 2019.
Key facts
- Movin'Up is an international artistic mobility program for young Italian artists aged 18-35.
- The program was created in 1999 by GAI – Associazione per il Circuito dei Giovani Artisti Italiani.
- Since 2003, it has been implemented with the Ministry for Cultural Heritage and Activities.
- To date, 794 out of 2,573 projects have been supported, involving over 1,300 artists.
- The 20th edition (2018/2019) focuses on performing arts: music, theater, dance, contemporary circus.
- New partner GA/ER Associazione Giovani Artisti dell’Emilia-Romagna joins the program.
- Total budget for the 2018/2019 single session is €30,000.
- Dedicated prizes: €5,000 for Emilia-Romagna focus, €10,000 for Asia and Mediterranean/North Africa focus.
- Application deadline: March 11, 2019.
Entities
Artists
- Paola Picca Garin
- Luigi Ratclif
- Claudia Giraud
Institutions
- GAI – Associazione per il Circuito dei Giovani Artisti Italiani
- MiBAC – Direzione Generale Spettacolo
- GA/ER Associazione Giovani Artisti dell’Emilia-Romagna
- Artribune
Locations
- Italy
- Emilia-Romagna
- Asia
- Mediterranean
- North Africa