1. Organiser / main partner description

The Creative Industries Association (AIC), co-organizer of the Classix Festival, is an organization with cultural, social, educational and humanitarian goals, dedicated to the revitalization of local communities through involvement in projects that promote a proactive and participatory spirit. AIC’s mission is to support and encourage creativity in the local and national community.

The sixth edition of Classix Festival enjoys the support of a new main partner, BRD Groupe Société Générale, which invests in the next generation of creators, in art and music, supporting hundreds of events and programs every year. It is the only bank that has a cultural foundation – Fundația9, its own cultural center – Rezidența9 and the cultural magazine Scena9, one of the most relevant journalism publications in Romania today.

2. Context

In a context of continuous changes, art accompanies us in evolution, and Classix in Art 2025 aims to reveal the creative progress and emotional courage of artists. This call for projects encourages the exploration of moments of personal (re)discovery, offering artists the opportunity to transform their revelations into works that will enrich local cultural life and bring new perspectives to the community.

The approach of this call for projects comes as a form of support and encouragement of artistic practice, reminding us that art and creativity can express what sometimes words cannot.

3. Submission conditions

The contest is conducted on the basis of these Regulations, which are mandatory for all participants. The Organizer reserves the right to modify the Regulations, and the modifications will be publicly communicated through the same channels used for the initial announcement.

Fields of application and scholarships available:

• Visual arts: painting, sculpture, photography, installations, ceramics, collage, textile art, architecture and design – 1 scholarship of €1,000
• Music: Performance, Composition – 1 scholarship of €1,000
• Performing arts: choreography, performance, dramaturgy – 1 scholarship of €1,000 

Eligibility: Young independent artists, students and people without a stable income, aged between 18 and 35, resident in Romania can apply (Romanian citizenship is not mandatory).

4. Theme

The theme of this call is “revelation.” We want to encourage artists to explore those moments of personal (re)discovery that have inspired them and bring to light new perspectives and innovative ideas. Every independent artist or student has experienced at least one significant revelation in recent years – whether it was a moment of clarity, a profound discovery, or an unexpected inspiration. These experiences are essential, and they can become an invaluable source of inspiration for their future creations.

The goal of this scholarship is to give artists the opportunity to capitalize on these moments of revelation, transforming them into works of art that reflect the uniqueness of their perspective. We want each of these creators to be able to share the results of their revelations with a world that needs new visions and the unique creative force of each of them.

At the end of the fellowship, each artist will present a significant project, created specifically for their area of interest, but also for the community. We seek initiatives that not only enrich and strengthen individual artistic practice, but have the potential to revitalize cultural life, generating real and lasting impact.

We do not impose strict technical requirements on the format or final form of projects. Evaluation will also be based on cost feasibility, but we are open to innovative ideas and approaches that deeply reflect each artist’s vision.

5. Applying for the scholarship and calendar

Calendar of the call for artistic projects:

• Call launch: November 8, 2024
• Registration deadline: December 6, 2024
• Scholarship announcement: December 9, 2024
• Project completion: February 9, 2025
• Presentation of projects: February, 2025

Documentation required for registration

1. Letter of intent (max. 1500 characters) – Please answer the following questions: How have recent transformations influenced your artistic practice? How has it affected your inspiration and creative process? What relevance does your art have outside the scenes and how can this scholarship support you?

2. Portfolio – Include specific examples for your field:

• • Visual arts: portfolio
  • Music:performance (recording of max. 10 minutes) or composition (recording of work and score)
  • Performing arts: video recording

Attach permanently accessible links (Google Drive or other storage platforms) without expiration restrictions.

3. Project description (max. 1500 characters) – Detail the project you want to carry out with the help of the scholarship: What are its objectives? Who is the target audience and through which channels do you intend to disseminate the result? If you have a project in the works that has been put on hold, describe how the grant would support its completion.

4. Project field

□  Visual arts

□  Music 

□  Performing arts

The selected scholarship holders will receive the funding in two installments, after signing the contracts, for the implementation of the proposed projects. The first tranche, representing 60% of the total amount, will be granted at the beginning of the implementation period, and the second tranche, 40%, will be provided after the handover of completed projects. The total value of the scholarship, equivalent to 1000 euros, will be calculated in lei at the BNR exchange rate from the date of signing the contract.

6. Evaluation of registered projects

The evaluation will be carried out by experts from the targeted fields, based on quality and creativity criteria. The composition of the jury will be announced after the end of the application period to avoid direct communication between the applicants and the jury. Regarding copyright, the works entered must be original creations of the applicants. The organizer will promote the winning projects within the Classix in Art / Classix Festival, with credit to the authors. The artist will retain the freedom to use the winning project for other professional opportunities.

7. Copyright

The applicant assigns to the organizer the rights and image association within the Classix in Art project together with the implementer, financier and the partners involved, for the promotion and public communication of the project.

All entries, performances, portfolios and presentations submitted under this call must be created entirely by the applicant and be their entire property. The organizer will not make these materials public without the prior consent of the applicant.

For the selected projects, the call organizer will have the right to use the winning works in private and public contexts, associated with the Classix-in-Art and Classix Festival programs, always mentioning the author of the works. The organizer will have no financial claim on the income subsequently generated by the artist through the winning project. The artist is free to capitalize on the winning project in other calls, competitions or professional development platforms, without financial obligations to the organizer, but with its mention.

Also, the applicant assigns to the organizer the image rights and association of the project within Classix-in-Art, together with the implementer, financier and the partners involved, for promotion and public communication purposes.

8. Taxes

Registration for the call is free.

The gross fee of the scholarship is set at the equivalent of 1000 euros (calculated at the BNR exchange rate on the day the contract is signed). From this amount, the organizer will withhold income tax according to the legislation in force. The net fee will be transferred to the bank account provided by the winner.

Payment will be made in two installments:

• The first installment, representing 60% of the net fee, will be made upon signing the contract;
• The second installment, consisting of 40% of the net fee, will be paid upon completion of the project and delivery of the materials, within a maximum of 30 days.

If the account information provided by the winner is incorrect, any additional costs for correcting the payment will be deducted from the net amount due and the organizer is exempt from any responsibility in the event of incorrect bank details.

9. Participation in the presentation of projects

The winners of the 3 scholarships have the obligation to present and exhibit the projects realized during the event organized by the Organizer during the sixth edition of the Classix Festival, held in Iași, between February 23 and March 2, 2025. This participation is essential for the presentation results, details about the creative process, the impact of the projects, facilitating interaction with the public and the exchange of ideas.

The event will include a presentation session of each project, followed by a question and answer session.

If a winner cannot physically attend the event, they must notify the organizer at least 7 days before the event and propose an alternative solution, such as a video.

10. Protection of personal data

Through these Regulations, the Organizer undertakes to comply with all the provisions of the legislation on the protection of personal data, including, in particular, the regulations stipulated in Regulation (EU) 2016/679, known as GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation).

11. Final dispositions

The works entered in the Classix-in-Art call must comply with strict ethical and legal norms. Thus, their content cannot include illegal, defamatory, threatening, abusive or obscene material. Also, works that affect the privacy of other people, that violate the rights of the individual or that incite racial, ethnic or sexual discrimination will not be accepted. It is important that all work is respectful and not offensive in any way.

The organizer reserves the right to refuse works that do not comply with the specified requirements or that do not align with the themes established by these Regulations. The rejection decision will be made objectively based on predefined selection criteria.

In addition, the Organizer does not assume responsibility in the following situations:

1. Incorrect submission of works: Participants who send works to an address different from the one indicated in the Regulations will not be considered eligible.
2. Exceeding the deadline: Papers received after the deadline will not be considered.
3. Uncontactable: Loss of winner status due to inability to be contacted by email or telephone will result in the entry being invalid.
4. Inaccuracy of data: Delays or errors in the transfer of the scholarship caused by the provision of incorrect contact or bank details will not be the responsibility of the Organizer.

Also, the Organizer does not assume responsibility for any violation of the intellectual property rights of third parties, as well as for the inaccuracy or incompleteness of the data and statements provided by the Participants.

By registering for this call, Participants confirm that they agree to respect and comply with all the provisions, terms and conditions of these Regulations. The regulation will be available free of charge to all applicants on the Association’s official website, thus ensuring the transparency of the selection process and the requirements imposed.