Open Call | Studiotopia: Artists invite scientists to their studios

STUDIOTOPIA is a creative journey that aims to increase collaborations between art & science and to raise awareness and foster creative and critical reflections about environmental challenges that our society is currently facing.

In the course of almost two years, STUDIOTOPIA will offer 13 artists and 13 scientists a unique opportunity to collaborate for a duration of seventeen months. Our residency programme aims to encourage scientists to exchange ideas, knowledge and methodologies with international visual artists while visiting their studios. Results, developed concepts, research material or artworks generated during STUDIOTOPIA residencies will be exhibited in partnering venues across Europe.

The residency program starts with a two-day matchmaking event in September 2020. All successful candidates will be invited to meet the artists and form working duos at the Ars Electronica Festival 9-13 September 2020 in Linz, Austria.

The STUDIOTOPIA residency takes place in artist's studio and is not a full time activity. Only around six physical meetings should be planned. Monthly remote meetings will be highly encouraged as to keep the conversations going.

Documentation of the collaborative art and science exchange are expected to be produced by the participants during the residence. The specific form of this documentation is open. The collaborative partners can prepare an idea of a proposal after their first meeting and with the support of the host institution.

The program runs until early 2022.

-Any nationality is eligible; however, applicants must be EU residents. (Only European travels will be funded).

-Applicants from any scientific discipline are welcome to apply.

-Applicant must be willing to travel up to 6 times during the residency period, since residencies will take place in different European cities (depending on the location of artist’s studio).

-Motivation to share expertise and willingness to critically interrogate at least one of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) are crucial.

-Transnational projects will be prioritized.

-Proficiency in English (working language).

More information about participating artists and how to submit your application can be found on www.studiotopia.eu