Short Description
Science Gallery Monterrey invites artists, researchers, community activists and critical thinkers to submit existing, interdisciplinary artistic and research projects for our next exhibition centered around the theme of CONSCIOUSNESS.
Science Gallery Monterrey is a space where artistic and scientific modes of thinking collide to push the boundaries of knowledge, catalyzing novel ideas that offer innovative perspectives and solutions to current challenges.
Eligibility
Science Gallery Monterrey invites artists, researchers, community activists and critical thinkers to submit existing, interdisciplinary artistic and research projects for our next exhibition centered around the theme of CONSCIOUSNESS.
Potential subthemes
- The mind-body duality vs. the AI-machine duality.
- Can science objectively describe the subjective?
- Could a droid enjoy the taste of an apple?
- Do plants experience forms of consciousness?
- The distinction between robot and human consciousness.
- What is it like to be a fruit fly?
- The use of scientific tools to study the nature of dreams.
- Are quantum events the building blocks of consciousness?
- Frankenstein’s creature or Hal: replicas of consciousness made of artificial neuronal organoids.
Submission Requirements
Biography
Project Description
Estimated Project Budget
Technical requirements
Connection with the exhibition and subthemes
Projected Audience Experience and Impact
Support Images, Video, Audio, VR/AR files, or Presentation Files
How to Apply
Online Application
Program Benefits & Awards
Projects selected through our open call will be funded up to MXN 150,000 (One hundred fifty thousand Mexican pesos). This budget includes all licensing and artist fees, as well as flights and hotel accommodation for the artist should they choose to attend, plus freight, insurance, and other related costs. Please note that this is a maximum amount, not a target amount. No funds will be allocated for production expenses, including materials, tools, or professional services.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Nuevo León, Mexico
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 22 April 2025
Website Link: https://sciencegallery.org/opencall/consciousness
