The owners of the supported projects retain full rights to their artistic products, with the condition that they acknowledge the support of Ettijahat - Independent Culture and Rawabet Programme. Ettijahat reserves the right to publish and utilize the product for non-profit purposes both during and after the project's implementation, always crediting the owner.
Only selected project owners will be notified.
Yes, applicants can join an open question session about the application process on April 10, 2025. More details can be found on the Ettijahat Facebook page. Inquiries can also be sent to applications@ettijahat.org at any time.
The jury panels evaluate submitted applications based on the following criteria: Achievability: This criterion assesses the feasibility of the proposed project based on supporting documentation such as the budget and timeline, the quality of the artistic proposal and its objectives, the vision and artistic rationale presented by the project owner, and the overall likelihood of successful completion. Artistic Vision: This criterion focuses on the artistic vision articulated in the proposal, including the questions raised by the project and their relevance to the contemporary art scene in Europe. Project Impact: This criterion considers two main aspects: - The role of the project [...]
A specialized artistic panel of three members reviews eligible applications and selects projects for support in two stages: Firstly, each panel member independently evaluates the applications without knowledge of each other's assessments. Secondly, the panel convenes as a group after comparing their individual evaluations to discuss the shortlisted projects and decide which ones to support.
No, Rawabet support covers all costs related to the artwork from the moment the project receives support, and does not cover any expenses incurred before that.
Yes, performing arts projects can take on a visually-driven performative nature, such as installation performances, street performances, site-specific works, live art, or other artistic practices that engage with space and visual experience. However, the performative element must be an integral part of the work, serving as a core component rather than a secondary addition. In other words, live performance or performative interaction with the audience should be a fundamental aspect of the artistic experience, not merely a visual supplement.
Yes, Rawabet supports projects that will be produced and exhibited during 2025 and 2026. Projects completed after these dates are not supported.
No, Rawabet does not support projects that will not initially be shown in Europe during 2025 and 2026. Works can be shown outside Europe later but must first be shown in one of the European cities.
No, applications for completed projects will not be considered.
Ettijahat – Independent Culture strives in its work to be in constant exchange with the needs of the Syrian arts and culture sector, its diaspora, and beyond with the Arab Levant region. This is done through support and empowerment frameworks that meet these different needs and improve the interaction of this sector with public life. Ettijahat periodically publishes open calls for the organisation’s different areas of work, targeting individuals, groups and artistic entities and institutions. We treat the data of all applicants with great care and ensure confidentiality and privacy.
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