Curating the Young

🧡 Join our collective 🧡

Do you want to organize unique cultural events or activities with a team of likeminded people? Do you want to make room for young artists and diversify the cultural field? Each year we look for young versatile talents to join our Curating The Young team, now is your chance to apply! 

▶️ Go to curatingtheyoung.be and fill out the application
▶️ Deadline: September 1st

🍽️OPEN CALL: MANGÉ

Mangé is an experimental food performance that challenges our consumer culture. The performance is the brainchild of creative duo Kaat and Bert. Within the expo of DE/CONSTRUCTIE on April 18, they want to engage the public with a slaughterhouse experience, providing a pinching criticism on overconsumption.

To bring the performance to a successful conclusion, they need your help. Are you interested in contributing to Mangé, have you always wandered what it’s like behind the scenes of performance art or are you simply looking for inspiration for your own creative practices? Apply now for one of the following roles:

• Dishwasher during the performance (7 pm til 11 pm)
• Runner in Ghent (picking up food packets on a schedulein Ghent using your own bike)
• Servant during the performance (preferably someone with experience in performance art or theatre, or who wants to gain experience)
• Assistent scenographer during the construction of the performance
• Cook/kitchen help before and during the performance

Interested? Apply by sending an e-mail to [email protected] 🍝

The second pair of artists who will be amazing us with their take on De/construction are and

Who is Ine Kools?

With a background as a master in fine arts and sculpture, Ine is inspired by the ever-changing nature of urban landscapes and the relationship between people and space. She challenges the viewer, questions the role of the visitor in the art world, and reinterprets these possibilities. She achieves this by experimenting with industrial materials and the proportions of a space within an already defined space.

" De/construction in cities, architecture, and infrastructure but also the perception of the spectator are all important elements that influence my work"

Who is Ploy?

Ploy Thongchamnan (°1996, Thailand) is a transdisciplinary artist who works with natural and discarded materials. She creates her art installations with a focus on design with artistic interpretation. Ploy approaches many disciplines such as biology, art, and technology, and it's the social aspect of Ploy's work that brings the audience together.
Ploy is currently studying at the Pxl-mad in Hasselt.

“My motivation lies in the contrast of the theme. I want to approach the thin line between construction and deconstruction through a complex theme such as culture.”

Want to know or see more? Come to see them at the .gent from 18/05 to 26/05

Let's introduce our de/constructors, connectors and artists who are going to transform our expo from 18/05 till 26/05!

The first three are Ane Rubio, Kaat and Bert.

Who is Ane Rubio Echazarra?

It all started when Clay became her first material, and since then her interests are in constant transition. Evolving to now use time and momentarily as her medium for her interventions, where interaction contributes to her work. She is now currently studying ceramics at the PXL-MAD In Hasselt.

"De/Construction as a theme is something that even with a different approach, defines my work at ther moment."- Ane

Who are Kaat Claes and Bert Bogaerts?

Kaat and Bert both study the masterclass in design for impact at the Luca school of arts in Gent. Their creative character creates an abundance of ideas. They strive towards making an impact in the art field in ways that bring people together.

" Working together with curating the young gives us the opportunity to perform Mange. A performance where we tried to deconstruct the act of dining together, but the setting is less comfortable than you think."
- Kaat en Bert

Want to know or see more? Come to see them at the .gent Gent from 18/05 to 26/05 (program soon revealed)


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💡Throwback to our meeting at a few weeks back!

During this meeting we discussed possible themes for our upcoming exhibition. In preparation of this important decision, we made moodboards of our dream expo.

Eventually, we came up with DE/CONSTRUCTIE. An exhibition about (de)construction, participation, interaction and connection, from May 18 to 26, at .gent. All forms of art are welcome, hit us up with your ideas!

🛠️ Excited? Read the full open call and find out how to apply on curatingtheyoung.be or via the link in bio.
DEADLINE: 04/04
✂️ Check out the moodboards and some photo’s of the meeting in the next slides, can you guess the other ideas that were on the table?

📢 OPEN CALL ALERT 📢

Build up, break down, connect and fall apart, construct and deconstruct.

We are looking for 8 artists to de/construct the newly opened GIFTSHOP of PLEK vzw located in the graffiti street in Ghent.

We offer space for all kinds of specialities to bloom this spring. Whether it is painting, acting, jewelry making, cooking, sculpting, dancing,… You name it, we house it.

✴️Go to the link in bio and apply
✴️Deadline: April 4th

We look back on Out & aBouts, our expo around the Vaartkom of Leuven, with works by artists inspired by Dirk Bouts!

Stay tuned for our next project, exciting things are in the making!

Want to support young artists?

Then check out the work by Beppe Geerts who is participating in the Out & aBouts expo.

Postcards of the artwork The Last Supper (2023)
Format: A6

Metalprints of the artwork The Last Supper (2023)
Format: 30 cm x 40 cm
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🌀Beppe’s work is still on view at Sluispark (Leuven), until 09/01!🌀

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To purchase the work of Beppe & our other featured artists or to find info about the ongoing exhibition, visit our website:
https://www.curatingtheyoung.be/shop

ART SALE!!

Buying art by young artists?

Then check out our website featuring works by Pina Geyskens who is participating in the Out & aBouts expo. You can buy postcards and metal prints of the artwork Onderweg (2023). Pina also sells cool totebags!!

Postcards of the artwork Onderweg (2023)
Format: A6

Metalprints of the artwork Onderweg (2023)
Format: 30 cm x 40 cm

Totebag Onderweg #1 (dark blue) and #2 (light blue)

Surf to our website for more information 🚀 : https://www.curatingtheyoung.be/shop

ART SALE!!!

Looking for the perfect gift for the holidays? Look no further! We’ve got it for you!!😊

Nel Maertens, one of the expo’s young artists, is selling her work. Nel sells screenprints and postcards of the artwork Billboard Dolorosa (2023)

Screenprints (A1 format)
Postcards (A6 format)

For more information and to place your order, please check our website: https://www.curatingtheyoung.be/shop

Throwback to the opening of our expo Out & aBouts on 16/11 @ OPEK Leuven! 👀

Lots of appreciation for our artists Beppe Geerts, Ynne de Wever, Pina Geyskens, Nel Maertens & Dauwke Van Kerckhove

Beautiful pictures taken by Noé Lagaert
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Throwback naar de opening van onze expo Out & aBouts op 16/11 @ OPEK Leuven 👀

Grote bewondering voor onze kunstenaars Beppe Geerts, Ynne de Wever, Pina Geyskens, Nel Maertens & Dauwke Van Kerckhove

Prachtige foto’s werden genomen door Noé Lagaert

We're inviting you on our guided tours!
The perfect way to brighten your dark autumn days. Fill your heart, eyes and ears with the modern art, inspired by Dieric Bouts, on a cozy walk in Leuven.

You can plan your free guided tour online on our website: curatingtheyoung.be/outabouts-guidedtours

✨ The first guided tour will be on the 23th of november at 15u00 ✨

We nodigen je graag uit voor onze gegidste tour!
De ideale manier om deze donkere herfstdagen meer kleur te geven. Laat je hart, ogen en oren verwarmen door de moderne kunst, die geïnspireerd werd door Dieric Bouts, tijdens een gezellige wandeling in Leuven.

Je kan gratis een gegidste wandeling boeken op onze website: curatingtheyoung.be/outabouts-guidedtours

✨ De eerste wandeling met gids vindt plaats op 23 november om 15:00 ✨

✨MEET THE ARTISTS✨

Our fifth and final artist on display is born and raised in Leuven. Dauwke Van Kerckhove started dancing at Aike Raes Dance Center at the age of three. As soon as she turned 18 she moved to Vienna to pursue her professional dance dream. There she studied at the Music and Art University for two years before transferring to the Northern School of Contemporary Dance in Leeds. In July 2023 she graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Performing Contemporary Dance. Now she is back in Belgium, working as a freelance artist. Dauwke’s contribution to Out & aBouts will be the first work she releases as a professional dancer.

Excited to discover her interpretation of the bodies featured in the works of Dieric Bouts? Come and have a look at the Out & aBouts expo from 16/11 to 09/12.

✨MEET THE ARTISTS✨

Our youngest artist represented at the Out & aBouts expo likes to understand the world better by diving deeper into art history. Pina Geyskens recently graduated from her bachelor free graphics and has already established a noteworthy practice. By referencing art history, she creates layered works typically using a myriad of techniques and hidden meanings.

Excited to see how she has interpreted Bouts in her contemporary practice? Have a look starting from this Thursday 16/11 until 09/12.

✨MEET THE ARTISTS✨

About time we reveal to you the gems you can find during Out & aBouts.

Nel Maertens is an omnivalent artist. Besides her work in textiles and costume design, she also focuses on an autonomous fine art practice.
Exploring color, material, writing and female energy, her work is intuitive and spontaneous.
A perfect modern style to merge with Dieric Bouts' work!

Sounds intriguing, right?
You can enjoy her work from 16/11 tot 9/12 in Leuven!

✨MEET THE ARTISTS✨

About time we reveal to you the gems you can find during the Out & aBouts walk.

Ynne De Wever is a multidisciplinary visual artist with an eye for poetry. She’s an avid collector who obsessively captures her surroundings in photographs; building an archive of snapshots that evokes only vague memories. In doing so, she tries to tie melancholy and playfulness together in an effort to bridge emotional extremes.

Wondering how Ynne will connect her practice to the legacy of Dieric Bouts? You can come explore her work from 16/11 to 09/12.

✨ MEET THE ARTISTS ✨

About time we reveal to you the gems you can find during the Out & Abouts walk. The first artist we would like to highlight is Beppe Geerts, illustrator and graphic designer with a heart for photography. She has taken part in multiple exhibitions from solo to group. Beppe finds inspiration in Flemish culture in everyday life scenery. That's not the only common ground she shares with Bouts, she also has an interest in strange perspectives, portraits and everyday objects.

Wondering what she's bringing upon your path? Swing by the Vaartkom in Leuven from 16/11 to 09/12 and find out for yourself!

About yesterdays workshop 📸

Learning to work with the for the public mediation of our upcoming expo Out & aBouts. A fun collab with .bamm ❤️

In this week’s The Perspective, you get to meet artlover Fien 🧡 She's been a member of Curating The Young since last year and has a great interest in public mediation. This year she’s going to focus on teambuilding and organizing fun activities for the whole team. Read about her experience below!  

“Why am I involved in Curating The Young? On the one hand to meet like-minded people, on the other hand to explore 'the’ art world. One of my motivations is the sense of wonder. Amazement at (young) people who can create something, amazement at the unique locations where you sometimes end up, and the ability to escape the everyday world for a while. I want to share the amazement that I feel for art with others in an accessible way. Curating The Young is a perfect platform to experiment with this. Although public mediation unconsciously took a back seat during the last two exhibitions, it is one of the most important factors to respond to. Ultimately you create an exhibition for the public. With our exhibitions, we want the public to remember it, experience it or be triggered to go to other exhibitions. With Curating The Young we think further about how we can reach the widest possible audience.”

Check out this open call for young promising artists ⬇️⬇️⬇️

OPEN CALL FOR ARTISTS: ITHAKA

Ithaka is an annual arts festival for and by students in Leuven. The festival provides a platform for promising young artists to exhibit their projects. The 32nd edition of the festival will take place from February 26 to March 3, 2024 and this year's theme is "myths".

HOW TO ANSWER THE CALL?

- You can join in with any art discipline
- Visual arts, audio(visual) arts, performance arts, textiles...
- What should you submit?
- Your idea for the project
- CV
- Portfolio
- Contact details
- Send all this info to [email protected]
- Submit before December 5, 2023

Tomorrow we’re starting out with a whole new bunch of Curating The Young members! In The Perspective you get the chance to meet them. We would love to introduce you to Diete. She started out as a new member last year, but she will continue to be a part of CTY this year. Needless to say, we're very excited about that 🧡

“As an art history student, I have a big love for art. Because of my highly theoretical studies, I also wanted to do something practical, like curating art. CTY has taught me how versatile making an exhibition can be: from creating an open call to installing the selected works. I enjoy the varying tasks and the freedom to work things out on my own. But it’s not always fun and games; last minute cancellations, damaged works or collaborations with not so communicative people etc. are all things that can happen. However, this also happens on a professional level, so it is important to learn to deal with those kind of issues. Hence, this is a wise lesson I have learned: no matter how chaotic things may be, everything comes together.

It’s also nice to make use of the big network CTY has, and collaborate with other organizations. For our first exhibition this year, we collaborated with the maakleerplek and affair, who threw an amazing party at the end of the exhibition. That must be one of my favorite moments!"

In THE PERSPECTIVE you get an inside view on what it’s like to be a part of Curating The Young. This week: meet Hannelore! 

“I’m a big art enthusiast in every sense. I love to explore new expositions, to indulge myself in art theory and all the different movements in the history of art, and I’m also a painter myself. I get so much energy from creating, but I was also curious about what the other side looked like: what’s the process of setting up an exposition? How do you choose a theme that ties everything together, and select artists and artworks to make this concept come to life? And how does it all come together logistically? I learned about these topics and so much more this year, side by side with a fantastic team full of likeminded people with great visions. We worked together with amazing young artists and really made the best of it, no matter if things didn’t always go as planned, or if we faced obstacles like difficult communication or freezing cold conditions. We really gave it all and I’m so proud of what we’ve already achieved this year. Right at this moment, our third exposition is slowly but surely coming together and I can’t wait to see the end result.”

⏩️ Would you also like to be a member of CTY? You can apply now at curatingtheyoung.be, make sure to do it fast ‘cause the deadline is tomorrow! 

📸 Hannelore in front of the artworks of

📣 OPEN CALL ALERT 📣

This fall, Curating The Young is teaming up with in Leuven. We will curate a short walking tour around the Vaart area with five artistic stops: Out & aBouts.

The tour is part of Fringe, an unconventional programme within the festival featuring exciting work by new creators and artists. 

Let the work of Dieric Bouts inspire you and hit us up with your refreshing (and weatherproof) ideas! 

▶️ Go to the link in bio and apply.
▶️ Deadline: September 24th

Bonuspoints if you also include ideas for the since we will be using the app to spice up the walking tour. 

Wil jij je bij dit team van jong veelzijdig talent voegen? 🧡

Elk jaar opnieuw gaan wij op zoek naar jongeren die graag op een laagdrempelige en hands-on manier willen kennismaken met het culturele veld.

Ben jij een:
💥 allround artlover
💥 cheeky curator (to be)
💥 open-minded organizer
💥 communication creative
💥 innovative mind
💥 curious communitybuilder
💥 …

Kortom: iemand die zin heeft om zich in te zetten voor een meer jongerenproof cultuurveld

⏩ Stel je nu kandidaat via curatingtheyoung.be

We're happy to introduce a new format, The Perspective, in which the members of CTY talk about elements of the process of exhibition making.

This time, Gertjan gives an insight into the process of the artist selection for ENSEMBLE, our new expo opening in a couple of days!

" This time we had a staggering number of about 75 applications in only a couple of weeks. Every selection process is different, as a lot of it depends on the location, approach and timing of the exhibition. As we work with a team of multiple curators, the first step is to each go through every single application and select the strongest portfolios. Starting with a rough selection, based on common picks, we discussed these portfolios together with the location in mind. We tried to form connections between bodies of work that could create interesting dialogues. As we are now working with a huge space, matters of size and multiplicity were relevant factors to take into consideration. After hours of discussion, we narrowed the selection down to 9 artists we could see fit well in the space and in relation to each other.

It’s always hard to inform people that have not been selected for the exhibition. It’s a matter of making clear that it’s not so much about quality per se, but a lot of times about contingent factors that are dependent on the specific circumstances in which the current exhibition is being developed.

It’s amazing to go through all these refreshing and qualitative portfolios and see what young artists are working on. It’s an honor to get close to these works and to be able to give them the space that they deserve. "

ENSEMBLE

Young Open Creatives

THROWBACK TO SELECTION DAY

Onze Open Call had een enorm succes, dus hebben onze jonge curatoren knopen moeten doorhakken (met lekkere pizza, uiteraard).

Ontdek onze selectie van kunstenaars tijdens de expo bij Young Open Creatives!

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Our Open Call had a massive success, so our young curators had to make tough decisions (accompanied by yummy pizza, of course).

Discover our final selection of artists during our exhibition at Young Open Creatives!

(English below)

OPEN CALL: 1 Day left!

Heb je je al ingeschreven voor de Open Call voor Young Open Creatives? Je hebt nog tot morgen de tijd om dat te doen!
We vragen je bio, geboortedatum en portfolio.

Meer informatie op onze website! https://www.curatingtheyoung.be/

Have you inscribed yourself yet for the Open Call for the Young Open Creatives festival? You have time until tomorrow to do so! We ask your bio, date of birth and portfolio.

More information can be found on our website! https://www.curatingtheyoung.be/

(English below)
OPEN CALL: 5 days left!

30 maart is het zover: het Young Open Creative festival vindt plaats! We toveren de exporuimte en tuin van Chinastraat om in een buitengewone artistieke beleving. Alle mogelijke kunstvormen zijn welkom: woordkunst, sculpturen, video-installaties, tattoo-art, en zo veel meer. Ben jij het artistiek talent dat we zoeken?

Wil je graag deelnemen? Stuur je bio, geboortedatum en portfolio naar ons voor 9 maart.
Alle info vind je op https://www.curatingtheyoung.be/

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The 30th of March is the day! We will transform the exhibition space and garden of Chinastraat into an extraordinary artistic experience during the Young Open Creative festival. All kinds of art forms are welcome: word art, sculptures, video installations, tattoo art, and so much more. Are you the artistic talent we are looking for?

Would you like to participate? Send us your bio, date of birth, and portfolio by the 9th of March.
You can find all the information on https://www.curatingtheyoung.be/english

(English below)
📣 OPEN CALL: looking for artists 📣

Op 30 maart geeft Young Open Creatives ons carte blanche om de exporuimte en tuin van Chinastraat in Gent om te toveren tot een out-of-the-box artistieke happening. Alle mogelijke kunstvormen zijn welkom: woordkunst, video-installaties, tattoo-art, sculpturen, en zo veel meer. Ben jij het jong artistiek talent dat Curating the Young zoekt?

Helemaal excited? Alle info over hoe je je kan aanmelden vind je op curatingtheyoung.be/opencall
Deadline 05.03
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On the 30th of March, Young Open Creatives is putting us in charge of transforming the exhibition space and garden of Chinastraat Ghent into an out-of-the-box artistic happening. All kinds of art forms are welcome: slam poetry, video installations, tattoo art, sculptures, and so much more. Are you the young artistic talent Curating the Young is looking for?

Excited? Read the full open call and how to apply on curatingtheyoung.be/english
Deadline 05.03

📸 Stefanie De Bakker