The Urban Art Revelation aims to support emerging urban artists. The winner receives €5,000 and a dedicated exhibition on the walls of the ADAGP, accompanied by either a critical text or photographs of his or her work. The Urban Art Revelation is awarded in partnership with the association Juste Ici.
How much is the grant?
The winning artist or group of artists will benefit from a 2-week residency in Besançon, followed by a presentation at Juste Ici. He or she will receive €5,000 and will also benefit from a critical text and a dedicated presentation on the walls of the ADAGP.
Who can apply?
This Revelation is open to emerging urban art artists and collectives. They must be of legal age on the date they submit their application, have lived or worked in France for at least 5 years, have recently worked in the public space and have works that are still visible there.
What are the application procedures?
Each applicant must submit an application in French. The procedure to follow is available on the ADAGP application page.
Created in 2011 in Besançon, Juste Ici produces artistic creations in (and with) the public space.
By its very nature, the public space is accessible to everyone, without discrimination. It's a place of expression and contradiction, where artists and residents can express themselves and generate new ideas.
All year round, Juste Ici carries out a range of cultural and community initiatives linked to creation in the public space, with the aim of supporting contemporary artistic creation in the public space, sharing it with its neighbours, encouraging citizen participation, and promoting the area and its specific urban, historical, social and architectural features. Its ethos is based on popular education, while offering an artistic selection that is recognised and appreciated by residents and artists alike, both locally and internationally.
Every other year, Juste Ici organises the BIEN URBAIN festival, art in (and with) the public space in Besançon.
Over the years, more than 400 works have been created by 162 artists and collectives of 25 nationalities between Besançon, Osselle and Saint-Vit, 152 of which are still visible.
Juste Ici is a member of the Fédération de l'Art Urbain and Seize Mille - réseau d'art contemporain Bourgogne Franche-Comté, and a signatory of the Charte Économie Solidaire de l'Art.
Recent Winners
For details of calls for applications in progress
These direct grants – ranging from €5,000 to €30,000 – were launched several years ago under ADAGP's Cultural Action program to allow artists to pursue and develop their work.
Portraits of the Urban Art Revelations
