The Quest for Meaning
from April 7, 2025 to April 27, 2025
Under the direction of Maxime Rovere, this philosophy residency will explore new media and artificial intelligence on the theme of the Quest for Meaning.
About
Certified or associate professors of philosophy, come and participate in an exceptional residency, completely free of charge, to reinvent philosophical pedagogy and promote the dissemination of ideas in the public space.
Objectives:
- Responding to misinformation on social networks : Create engaging philosophical videos that combine depth of modern ideas and formats.
- Exploring new media : Adapt your thoughts to audiovisual arts and develop creative projects.
- Mastering artificial intelligence tools : Learn to collaborate with AIs like ChatGPT to enrich your teaching practices and stimulate critical thinking.
- Diversifying approaches : Test philosophical workshops for all audiences to transform teaching into a living and inclusive dialogue.
Under the coordination of the philosopher Maxime Rovere, a Spinoza specialist, this residency will bring together passionate teachers to restore philosophy to an active and transformative role in society.
Calendar:
Three sessions, according to school zones, during Easter vacation 2025:
- April 7 to 13, 2025
- April 14 to 20, 2025
- April 21 to 27, 2025
Conditions:
The participants, working in National Education, will be selected on the basis of their application. The latter must be sent before February 3, 2025 at the address residence.artup@gmail.com.
Application file:
- Resume with photo
- Cover letter (2 pages maximum)
- Three philosophical extracts (less than 500 words) on the theme 2025: THE SEARCH FOR MEANING
Join this team to transform philosophy into a force for social and cultural action!
Residents
FAQ
What is the duration of the residency?
Depending on the themes, a residency can last from one week to several months, which gives participants enough time to immerse themselves in the environment and carry out their projects successfully.
Who can participate in a residency?
The residency is open to artists and researchers aged 21 and over and of all levels of experience. Priority is given to those who wish to exchange with their peers or with other creatives from other disciplines. The selection is based on an application file, which includes a project proposal, a portfolio and a statement of interest. A panel of competent experts reviews all applications.
Are there any costs associated with the residence?
The residence is fully financed and covers all essential expenses: accommodation, full board, cleaning, and most of the tools common to residents to carry out collective projects. However, participants are responsible for any personal expenses they may have and for any specific expenses related to their personal project.
Does the residency include coaching or mentoring?
Each residence is specific. Depending on the themes, participants can have access to personalized coaching and mentoring from renowned experts in their field. Storytelling and pitch training workshops are also often included in programs to help residents better value their work.
Are international applications welcomed?
We welcome applications from around the world for a portion of our residencies. The diversity of perspectives is highly valued in our program and the common language is English.
Please consult the specific residences to see which are in French and which in English.
Are-the residents alone on site ?
Yes, single guests are encouraged to share meals with residents. This is not mandatory but, depending on the affinities, it makes it possible to promote exchanges and the sharing of experiences. In general, the program of stays also includes workshops and specific sessions with artists in residence.
During the residency, Rocabella is open to individual stays for customers that want to escape for few days.
We encourage exchanges between residents and customers. This can allow residents to show their work, and even expand their network, while allowing the customers to discover creative activities and the people behind them. Interactive moments could be imagined, depending on the residencies, to allow the customers to discover, in an inspiring and engaging way, the projects the residents are working on.
What is a creative residency in La Rocabella?
Creative residencies are periods during which artists and creatives come to work on their projects, most often around a specific theme, often in collaboration with other artists. Residents are generally supervised by a referent and participate in training sessions in addition to their creative work.
During the residencies, the estate is open to individual stays of customers who come to recharge their batteries at La Rocabella. During these stays, contacts are encouraged to promote exchanges between residents and customers of the estate. Specific sessions are offered to customers to go further on a theme and discover more in an inspiring and interactive way the projects on which residents are working.
