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Release Date: March 3, 2021 Application Deadline: March 31, 2021 Contact: Lena.Kuhnt@goethe.de
PUBLIC INTEREST DESIGN LAB
In 2021, Washington, D.C. is at the epicenter of threats to civil The fellowship is informed by three pillars of a long-stand-
society and to our shared humanity. Recent events have also ing collaboration between the DC Public Library and the
demonstrated how planning and design contribute to condi- Goethe-Institut: cultural exchange, increasing access to educa-
tions of injustice just as they can and must be used to restore tional resources, and a philosophical commitment to design for
justice to our cities. the public good.
The fellowship will be interdisciplinary, collaborative, and tai-
Open Call for Applications lored to the needs of individual participants and their projects.
LAB is a fellowship created by the Goethe-Institut and the DC Practitioners from all creative fields with a desire to deepen
Public Library that will invite up to six D.C.-based designers their work with D.C. communities are encouraged to apply.
in various fields who work closely with social movements
and local community-based organizations. The fellowship will
support development of existing projects that confront inequi-
ties and foster connectivity through community-based design.
Priority is placed on projects that will benefit from interna-
tional exchange and a broadening of professional networks.
Applications are due on March 31, 2021 and the fellowship will
begin in mid-May, 2021.
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PUBLIC INTEREST DESIGN LAB — OPEN CALL FOR APPLICANTS Contact: Lena.Kuhnt@goethe.de
Application Requirements
• Name, Address, Phone, Email Address, and (optional) • Work Samples, in a format that suits the work (CHOOSE
Website of applicant ONE: Five (5) high quality JPG images; Five pages of text
• Project Title or text and image, in PDF format; up to 5 minutes of audio
• Project Summary (150 word limit) or video (.wav, .mp3, .mp4, or .mov files)
• Community Engagement Background (1-2 paragraphs / 200 • Work Sample List (numbered, with succinct description, in
word limit): In one to two paragraphs, describe the training PDF format)
and experiences that prepare you for designing for and • Three references of people familiar with your work, with
with communities, and/or for the public benefit. phone and email address
• Project Proposal (250-500 words): Tell us about the • Project Budget (PDF): Funds may be used for direct and
community-based design project that you would like indirect costs of concept development, and compensating
to develop further during your fellowship. In a few community partners. Uses may include, but are not limited
paragraphs, please describe a challenge that you seek to to: Support for intellectual labor, access to resources,
address through your work with social movements and/ hourly research assistance, honoraria for community
or community-based organization(s), as well as how this members, supplies and equipment, archival duplication
work stands to benefit from this fellowship. Competitive costs, research related services such as transcription or
proposals will explain how your existing design practice/ access costs.
project will be impacted by the opportunity for • Resume or CV
networking, expert feedback, public engagement and • Eligibility: This fellowship is open to all artists, designers,
increased local and international exposure. Please include and art/design teams aged 18 or older. While US citizenship
details on what you most need help with during the 9 is not required, the lead artist/designer must have a social
month fellowship period, what benefits the project will security number or Federal Tax ID (EIN) in order to receive
have for the community, and what near- and long-term payment.
steps you envision for this work.
2PUBLIC INTEREST DESIGN LAB — OPEN CALL FOR APPLICANTS Contact: Lena.Kuhnt@goethe.de
Fellowship Details
The fellowship will take place in two phases, each of which will Fellows will each receive:
be tailored to the selected fellows’ proposals. The fellowship • Stipend of $6,000, to support direct and indirect costs
will be mostly virtual but will incorporate at least one live of concept development, and compensating community
public space workshop in D.C. following all Covid-19 safety partners. The stipend will be delivered in two installments.
protocols. The stipend is yours to use in whatever way you feel
most valuable. For evaluation purposes, we will ask you to
Spring/Summer: Research & Development provide a summary of how funds were used.
• At least three online trainings with invited experts tailored • Support from DC Public Library, including expertise and
to fellows’ proposals resources housed in The Labs and The People’s Archive,
• Workshop in/with public spaces in D.C. among other departments
• Local, national and international networking opportunities • Featured content on the Goethe-Institut web dossier
• Technical assistance through special collections reference • Online training sessions with local and international
services, optional in-person convenings, and online leading designers
resources • Opportunities to present work in progress to invited
• Opportunities for peer networking and resource-sharing expert(s)
Fall/Winter: Share-out
• Work-in progress talk
• Temporary installations at library locations (TBD) and/or
inclusion in online dossier
• Constructive feedback from invited experts
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Expectations and Deliverables
Fellows are expected to, over the course • Make one presentation of their work to an invited
of nine months: audience in a public location TBD in Fall 2021
• One piece of social media content (i.e. instagram takeover,
• Work with community partner(s) throughout the process Twitter engagement, Facebook Live event) used on
• Check in regularly with the Program Manager to facilitate Goethe-Institut and DC Public Library social media and
the work featured in an online dossier.
• Participate in at least three virtual workshops and other • In coordination with the project team, complete an
possibilities for engagement with international network exit assessment for your project, including a summary
• Participate in one public space workshop in DC (TBD in statement regarding project spending.
late spring/early summer) • Keep the project team informed of any publicity efforts or
• Attend 3-5 virtual check-ins with fellows to discuss the coverage in outside media related to your project
progress of your work and reflect on effective practices in • Provide a high quality photo of yourself to accompany
community-based design. your Project Summary on the online dossier.
Evaluation Criteria
Priority will be given to proposals that and willingness to implement ideas that result from
• Reveal new possibilities for social impact design interdisciplinary learning and collaboration
• Affirm and amplify local perspectives • Support institutional values of diversity, equity, and
• Align with the three pillars of our institutional partnership: inclusion
cultural exchange, increasing access to educational
resources, and design for the public good
• Show a commitment to participation in the program
4PUBLIC INTEREST DESIGN LAB — OPEN CALL FOR APPLICANTS Contact: Lena.Kuhnt@goethe.de About the DC Public Library The District of Columbia Public Library is a vibrant center of The People’s Archive, DC Public Library’s repository for activity for residents and visitors in the nation’s capital. The historic photographs, maps and ephemera, connects residents library provides environments that invite reading, learning to unique resources that illustrate the District of Columbia’s and community discussion and equips people to learn all their local history and culture. lives, to embrace diversity and to build a thriving city. We are proud to be a recognized force in the community for engaging The Labs at DC Public Library are innovative, collaborative, the mind, expanding opportunities and elevating the quality and educational spaces containing tools and resources that of life. DC Public Library has 25 locations in every Ward of help District residents gain valuable skills for personal and the city, including the recently modernized Martin Luther King workforce development. The Labs at DC Public Library Jr. (Central) Memorial Library, a Mies van der Rohe building consists of three primary programs: the Fab Lab, the Studio that has been thoughtfully renovated by Mecanoo Architecten Lab, and the Memory Lab. All three programs are housed at (Netherlands) and OTJ Architects (Washington, DC). the Martin Luther King Jr. Memorial Library. About the Goethe-Institut The Goethe-Institut is the cultural institute of the Federal programs encourage intercultural dialogue and enable cultural Republic of Germany with a global reach. With 157 institutes involvement. With our network of Goethe-Instituts, Goethe in 98 countries, it promotes knowledge of German abroad, Centers, Pop-Ups, cultural societies, we are partners for all encourages international cultural exchange and conveys an who actively engage with Germany and its culture, working image of contemporary Germany. Our cultural and educational independently and without political ties. 5
PUBLIC INTEREST DESIGN LAB — OPEN CALL FOR APPLICANTS Contact: Lena.Kuhnt@goethe.de APPLICATION (Overview) APPLY HERE Name, Address, Phone, Email, Website What is your current role in your field? Student Associate Beginning Professional (1-3 years experience) Principal Emerging Professional (4-7 years experience) Other Select your discipline(s) from the following list Architecture Marketing Construction Social Practice Interior Design Development Strategy Education Graphic Design Urban Planning & Urban Industrial Design Other User Experience Design Design Public History Project Management Environment/Sustainability Visual and Performing Arts Landscape Architecture Education Racial Equity Title of Project Project Summary (150 word limit) Community Engagement Background (200 word limit) In one to two paragraphs, describe the training and experiences that prepare you for designing for and with communities, and/or for the public benefit. Project Proposal (250-500 words) Tell us about the community-based design project that you impacted by the opportunity for networking, expert feedback, would like to develop further during your fellowship. In a public engagement and increased local and international few paragraphs, please describe a challenge that you seek exposure. Please include details on what you most need help to address through your work with social movements and/ with during the 9 month fellowship period, what benefits the or community-based organization(s), as well as how this work project will have for the community, and what near- and long- stands to benefit from this fellowship. Competitive proposals term steps you envision for this work. will explain how your existing design practice/project will be 6
PUBLIC INTEREST DESIGN LAB — OPEN CALL FOR APPLICANTS Contact: Lena.Kuhnt@goethe.de
APPLICATION (Overview)
Supporting Material
Work samples Project Budget
Work Samples, in a format that suits the work (CHOOSE ONE) Funds may be used for direct and indirect costs of concept
• Five (5) high quality JPG images development, and compensating community partners. Uses
• Five pages of text or text and image, in PDF format may include, but are not limited to:
• Up to 5 minutes of audio or video (.wav, .mp3, .mp4, or
.mov files) Support for intellectual labor, access to resources, hourly
research assistance, honoraria for community members, supplies
Three references and equipment, archival duplication costs, research related
of people familiar with your work, with phone and email services such as transcription or access costs.
address listed.
Strong applicants will include at least one reference from an Resume or CV
existing or proposed community partner with expertise related
to their project.
Non-Discrimination, Diversity and Inclusion
In accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, I identify myself as (select all that apply):
Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Section 504 Asian
of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, the Age Discrimination Black / African American / Black American
Act of 1975, Title II of the Americans with Disabilities Act Latinx / Latin American
of 1990 and the DC Human Rights Act of 1977, the District Native American / Indigenous
of Columbia Public Library does not discriminate (including Pacific Islander
employment therein or admission thereto) on the basis of White Caucasian
actual or perceived race, color, disability, religion, national Other:
origin, sex, age, marital status, personal appearance, sexual Prefer not to answer
orientation, gender identity or expression, family status,
family responsibilities, matriculation, political affiliation, I identify my gender as (select all that apply):
genetic information, disability, source of income, status as a Male
victim of an interfamily offense, or place of residence. Sexual Female
harassment, sexual violence and gender identity are all forms Non-binary / third gender
of sex discrimination, which is prohibited by the Act. Prefer to self-describe:
Prefer not to answer
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