EU Opportunity: Open Call – STUDIOTOPIA Residency Programme

EU Opportunity: Announcing the Second Edition of the STUDIOTOPIA Residency Programme

STUDIOTOPIA is thrilled to launch the second edition of its Residency Programme, an initiative designed to foster collaboration between the arts and sciences to promote sustainable development. This year, the programme focuses specifically on the concept of the Symbiocene, exploring the interconnectedness of life on Earth through the combined perspectives of art and science.

The STUDIOTOPIA Residency Programme aims to break down barriers between disciplines by encouraging innovative cross-disciplinary approaches. This edition is open to both emerging and established talents across the arts, sciences, and academic fields. The programme is hosted by 11 specialized organizations, each facilitating unique residency opportunities with their own open calls.

Open Call for Young Scientists

The fellowship programme for young scientists offers a distinctive opportunity for ten early-career scientists to collaborate with ten acclaimed contemporary artists over twelve months. This fellowship is designed to facilitate a dynamic exchange of ideas, knowledge, and methodologies, addressing a global challenge identified by the artist and the local challenge committee. Through this collaboration, young scientists will have the chance to expand their research horizons and contribute to impactful, interdisciplinary dialogue.

Programme Highlights: 

• Funding and Support: Participants receive funding, access to the artist’s studio, and guidance from the STUDIOTOPIA host institution. Fellows will also have access to a network of experts and the public.
• Collaboration Expectations: Scientists and artists are expected to meet in person at least six times, with meetings held in various creative and scientific settings. The schedule and duration of these meetings will be agreed upon with the host institution.

What Is Offered

Successful applicants will receive:

• 2,000 Euros Fee: To support the successful implementation of the collaboration.
• Travel and Subsistence Costs: Coverage for at least six in-person meetings with your collaborative partner, arranged according to project needs.
• Access to the STUDIOTOPIA Network: Connect with a Europe-wide network of experts, policymakers, and art professionals.
• Support for Dissemination: Assistance in sharing scientific concepts and methodologies with diverse audiences across Europe.
• Event Participation: Opportunities to present residency outcomes at major events and festivals, such as Ars Electronica Festival and New European Bauhaus Festival.
• High-Impact Visibility: Promotion through communication activities to highlight the artistic outputs and innovations.

This open call offers 10 residency opportunities across 7 countries: Belgium, Poland, Italy, Austria, Cyprus, Slovenia, and France. Each artist, in collaboration with their residency host institution and Local Challenge Committee (LCC) members, has defined a specific “challenge” to address. Scientists are invited to submit applications that respond to one of these challenges.

Open Call for Emerging Artists

We invite emerging artists to apply for one of eight research-driven residencies. This programme pairs each artist with an established scientist for a year-long collaboration, focusing on local issues related to sustainable development. This residency offers a unique chance for artists to engage deeply with scientific research and explore the role of art in addressing environmental challenges.

Programme Highlights:

• Funding and Support: Artists receive funding, access to the scientist’s lab, and guidance from the STUDIOTOPIA host institution. Participants also gain access to a Europe-wide network of experts and the public.
• Collaboration Expectations: Artists and scientists are expected to meet in person at least six times, with meetings held in various creative and scientific settings. The schedule and duration of these meetings will be determined in agreement with the host institution.

What Is Offered

Successful applicants will receive:

• 4,000 fee, plus a production budget that varies on the Challenge: To support the implementation of the collaboration.
• Travel and Subsistence Costs: Coverage for at least six in-person meetings with your collaborative partner, arranged according to project needs.
• Access to the STUDIOTOPIA Network: Connect with a wide range of experts, policymakers, and art professionals across Europe.
• Support for Dissemination: Assistance in sharing scientific and artistic concepts with diverse audiences across Europe.
• Event Participation: Opportunities to present residency outcomes at major events and festivals, such as the Ars Electronica Festival and the New European Bauhaus Festival.
• High-Impact Visibility: Promotion through communication activities to highlight the artistic outputs and innovations.

This open call offers 8 residency opportunities in 7 countries: Spain, Poland, Romania, France, Slovenia, Ireland, and Cyprus. Each artist, in collaboration with their residency host institution and LCC members, has defined a specific “challenge” to address. Artists are invited to submit applications responding to one of these challenges.

For full details on the STUDIOTOPIA Fellowship Programme for Young Scientists and Residency Programme for Emerging Artists, click here.

Key Dates

• Open Call:
  4th September – 31st October 2024, 23:59 CET
• Admissibility and Eligibility Criteria Check:
  1st November – 5th November 2024
• Evaluation Period:
  6th November – 28th November 2024
• Jury Days:
  15th November – 20th November 2024
• Residency Period:
  12 months (1st December 2024 – 31st December 2025)
• Exhibitions:
  5 months (September 2025 – March 2027)

Please ensure you submit your application before the deadline. We look forward to your participation in this exciting opportunity to bridge the worlds of art and science!

Live Info Sessions

We will host live info sessions to provide more information about the programme, challenges, and application process:

• September 18, 2024 (10.30 – 13.00 CET)
• October 9, 2024 (10.30 – 13.00 CET)

Registration for the info sessions can be found here.