Student Council
Student Council

Rest is Resistance 💤

 

Calling all Rietveld and Sandberg Students!

How radically can you rest? We are excited to announce our Spring Funding Round for student-led initiatives and projects on the theme 'Rest is Resistance', in reference to Tricia Hersey’s book.

 

This theme explores the significance of rest and self-care in the face of systemic oppression and societal demands to constantly produce. Rest is a form of resistance and reparations, self-care is not self-indulgence, but rather a necessary form of political warfare. We want to see how you're pushing back against societal pressure to constantly hustle and grind, and instead, embracing the power of slowness, reflection and regeneration. How do we collectively deprogram from exploitative systems? How can we build from abundance? How can we reclaim our space in a capitalistic society? What would it mean to centre dreams; the unknown, impossible and ephemeral instead of the harshness of hyperproductivity?

 

We have a budget of approximately €10.000 to distribute to student-led projects. We want to highlight the privilege of genuine rest and encourage submissions that centre the unique experiences and perspectives of marginalised communities. How can this privilege be redistributed and made accessible to our community? It could be a collective nap-taking event, a soft gathering against the 9-5 workday;, a daydreaming workshop, or an empowering movie screening. We are open to new and creative ideas! We encourage multidisciplinary and collaborative projects that benefit the community at school, as well as initiatives that put Queer and BIPOC students’ needs to the forefront in the academy.

 

The deadline for submissions is February 15th at 11.59pm. Read the Open Call guidelines below and apply through our Google Form. You can sign up for our mandatory Open Office Hours here. *

 

The projects selected for funding will be announced on the 24th of February.

Sweet dreams and good luck! **

 

Spring 2023 funding guidelines

These are the guidelines for the Spring 2022 funding round, established by the members of the Student Council. To be eligible for funding, your project should socially engage with and benefit the Rietveld and/or Sandberg community. You can apply alone or with a group of people, you can apply cross-departmentally, with a research-based project or something less visible, but the project must have a public programme or activities open to the community. Each project is thoroughly read and discussed by a jury, composed by student members of the Student Council and guest jurors. The decision of funding a project is based on how well it fits within the guidelines below as well as the theme for this term’s round.

CRITERIA for projects:

The Student Council is trying to make the application and funding process as easy and intuitive as possible for you. If you have any feedback, we are happy to hear about your experience.

You can also see what kind of projects we have funded in the past here.

Any questions? Send them to us at studentcouncil@rietveldacademie.nl

  • The project socially engages with and benefits the Rietveld and Sandberg community.
  • The funding allows space for experimentation, failure, and projects with less tangible results. We are hoping for projects that are ambitious and community-oriented.
  • For the Spring 2023, we are encouraging projects that will follow the theme Rest is Resistance.
  • You must attend our Open Office Hours to discuss your project with one of our members. This is a moment to get feedback on the project and ask questions. Sign up HERE.
  • To correctly submit your project idea, you must fill out the application form by February 15th at 11.59pm. If you run into any technical issues, email us immediately (studentcouncil@rietveldacademie.nl).
  • Only current students can be listed as project coordinators.
  • Teachers and staff can be listed as collaborators and hence paid a fee for their advisor role.
  • Please consider the availability and feasibility of using spaces within school with facilities@rietveldacademie.nl before applying for the funding to check if storage or the location of your choice is available. 
  • For this open call we are also collaborating with the Living Room Project (FedLev Building -118). Please email them at livingroom@rietveldacademie.nl to check the availability of the space.
  • The project does not necessarily have to physically take place within the campus, as long as the impact of your project is clear and felt within the community. Please indicate the venue or public space you are considering for your project.
  • You can apply for a minimum of €750 and a maximum of €3000. You do not need to reach the maximum of €3000.
  • When you submit your application, you need to inform the Student Council if there is any additional funding from other sources for the project.
  • For the project budget, use our spreadsheet template. It’s mandatory to use the template and send it to us as a .XLSX document.
  • Guest tutors and speakers can be paid a maximum €200 for a half-day and €300 for a full day. Paying current students is NOT possible.
  • Does your guest need a place to stay? There are short-stay options through school. Please discuss this during the open office hours. Think about the climate! We prefer trains over planes and video calls over planes.
  • Equipment purchases are eligible as long as they are necessary for the realisation of your project. Equipment has to be returned to the Student Council so we can offer it to other students for future projects.
  • Your project receipts need to be sent in before the 29th of May. The project should be finished before the summer holidays.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The Student Council is trying to make the application and funding process as easy and intuitive as possible through an online form.

To apply you MUST come to our open office hours. In these IRL meetings, we will make sure your application fits these criteria, offer feedback, and answer questions you may have. We will have open office hours in the week of 6 Feb - 10 Feb. Please sign up to schedule an open office meeting.

  • If your application is successful, you will need to include the Student Council logo in your communication to students and share all your posters, photos, etc. with us.
  • By participating in this funding round you agree to participate in several meetings and workshops with the Student Council that will support you in the realisation of your project. For example, we will be hosting an introduction event where we will go over the funding booklet which explains the ins and outs of the financial administration and documentation system, as well as an end-of-year barrel with all those who were funded.
  • If your application is successful, you will need to document your working process and use our suggested google-drive infrastructure to keep the Student Council updated. You will be informed in detail about this during the introduction event. You must submit the necessary materials in order for your money to be refunded.

To submit your project idea, you must fill out the application form. Please attach in the form a filled-in budget template, which you can find link (the tab ‘template example’ shows an example of a filled-in budget). Please copy this to your personal drive, fill it in and share an unrestricted link on your application form. 

 

The deadline for all applications is 15th of February at 11.59 pm.

 

* These are in-person meetings where you can ask any open questions or on a subject, you would like advice on. If you are unsure if you should apply with your project, have questions about the process, want to find collaborators, feel overwhelmed by writing a project proposal and need support.

 

** For inspiration on the theme, look at the works of The Nap Ministry, Black Power Naps, The Sociability of Sleep, and Adrienne Maree Brown’s ‘Pleasure Activism’

Rest is Resistance 💤

 

Calling all Rietveld and Sandberg Students!

How radically can you rest? We are excited to announce our Spring Funding Round for student-led initiatives and projects on the theme 'Rest is Resistance', in reference to Tricia Hersey’s book.

 

This theme explores the significance of rest and self-care in the face of systemic oppression and societal demands to constantly produce. Rest is a form of resistance and reparations, self-care is not self-indulgence, but rather a necessary form of political warfare. We want to see how you're pushing back against societal pressure to constantly hustle and grind, and instead, embracing the power of slowness, reflection and regeneration. How do we collectively deprogram from exploitative systems? How can we build from abundance? How can we reclaim our space in a capitalistic society? What would it mean to centre dreams; the unknown, impossible and ephemeral instead of the harshness of hyperproductivity?

 

We have a budget of approximately €10.000 to distribute to student-led projects. We want to highlight the privilege of genuine rest and encourage submissions that centre the unique experiences and perspectives of marginalised communities. How can this privilege be redistributed and made accessible to our community? It could be a collective nap-taking event, a soft gathering against the 9-5 workday;, a daydreaming workshop, or an empowering movie screening. We are open to new and creative ideas! We encourage multidisciplinary and collaborative projects that benefit the community at school, as well as initiatives that put Queer and BIPOC students’ needs to the forefront in the academy.

 

The deadline for submissions is February 15th at 11.59pm. Read the Open Call guidelines below and apply through our Google Form. You can sign up for our mandatory Open Office Hours here. *

 

The projects selected for funding will be announced on the 24th of February.

Sweet dreams and good luck! **

 

Spring 2023 funding guidelines

These are the guidelines for the Spring 2022 funding round, established by the members of the Student Council. To be eligible for funding, your project should socially engage with and benefit the Rietveld and/or Sandberg community. You can apply alone or with a group of people, you can apply cross-departmentally, with a research-based project or something less visible, but the project must have a public programme or activities open to the community. Each project is thoroughly read and discussed by a jury, composed by student members of the Student Council and guest jurors. The decision of funding a project is based on how well it fits within the guidelines below as well as the theme for this term’s round.

CRITERIA for projects:

The Student Council is trying to make the application and funding process as easy and intuitive as possible for you. If you have any feedback, we are happy to hear about your experience.

You can also see what kind of projects we have funded in the past here.

Any questions? Send them to us at studentcouncil@rietveldacademie.nl

  • The project socially engages with and benefits the Rietveld and Sandberg community.
  • The funding allows space for experimentation, failure, and projects with less tangible results. We are hoping for projects that are ambitious and community-oriented.
  • For the Spring 2023, we are encouraging projects that will follow the theme Rest is Resistance.
  • You must attend our Open Office Hours to discuss your project with one of our members. This is a moment to get feedback on the project and ask questions. Sign up HERE.
  • To correctly submit your project idea, you must fill out the application form by February 15th at 11.59pm. If you run into any technical issues, email us immediately (studentcouncil@rietveldacademie.nl).
  • Only current students can be listed as project coordinators.
  • Teachers and staff can be listed as collaborators and hence paid a fee for their advisor role.
  • Please consider the availability and feasibility of using spaces within school with facilities@rietveldacademie.nl before applying for the funding to check if storage or the location of your choice is available. 
  • For this open call we are also collaborating with the Living Room Project (FedLev Building -118). Please email them at livingroom@rietveldacademie.nl to check the availability of the space.
  • The project does not necessarily have to physically take place within the campus, as long as the impact of your project is clear and felt within the community. Please indicate the venue or public space you are considering for your project.
  • You can apply for a minimum of €750 and a maximum of €3000. You do not need to reach the maximum of €3000.
  • When you submit your application, you need to inform the Student Council if there is any additional funding from other sources for the project.
  • For the project budget, use our spreadsheet template. It’s mandatory to use the template and send it to us as a .XLSX document.
  • Guest tutors and speakers can be paid a maximum €200 for a half-day and €300 for a full day. Paying current students is NOT possible.
  • Does your guest need a place to stay? There are short-stay options through school. Please discuss this during the open office hours. Think about the climate! We prefer trains over planes and video calls over planes.
  • Equipment purchases are eligible as long as they are necessary for the realisation of your project. Equipment has to be returned to the Student Council so we can offer it to other students for future projects.
  • Your project receipts need to be sent in before the 29th of May. The project should be finished before the summer holidays.

THE APPLICATION PROCESS

The Student Council is trying to make the application and funding process as easy and intuitive as possible through an online form.

To apply you MUST come to our open office hours. In these IRL meetings, we will make sure your application fits these criteria, offer feedback, and answer questions you may have. We will have open office hours in the week of 6 Feb - 10 Feb. Please sign up to schedule an open office meeting.

  • If your application is successful, you will need to include the Student Council logo in your communication to students and share all your posters, photos, etc. with us.
  • By participating in this funding round you agree to participate in several meetings and workshops with the Student Council that will support you in the realisation of your project. For example, we will be hosting an introduction event where we will go over the funding booklet which explains the ins and outs of the financial administration and documentation system, as well as an end-of-year barrel with all those who were funded.
  • If your application is successful, you will need to document your working process and use our suggested google-drive infrastructure to keep the Student Council updated. You will be informed in detail about this during the introduction event. You must submit the necessary materials in order for your money to be refunded.

To submit your project idea, you must fill out the application form. Please attach in the form a filled-in budget template, which you can find link (the tab ‘template example’ shows an example of a filled-in budget). Please copy this to your personal drive, fill it in and share an unrestricted link on your application form. 

 

The deadline for all applications is 15th of February at 11.59 pm.

 

* These are in-person meetings where you can ask any open questions or on a subject, you would like advice on. If you are unsure if you should apply with your project, have questions about the process, want to find collaborators, feel overwhelmed by writing a project proposal and need support.

 

** For inspiration on the theme, look at the works of The Nap Ministry, Black Power Naps, The Sociability of Sleep, and Adrienne Maree Brown’s ‘Pleasure Activism’