Short Description
CURRENTS Art & Technology Festival is an annual international event in Santa Fe, New Mexico, dedicated to showcasing the intersection of art and innovation. The festival features cutting-edge works in new media, including interactive installations, virtual and augmented reality, video art, robotics, and performance. CURRENTS provides a platform for artists exploring the creative potential of technology and fosters dialogue between art, science, and the digital future.
This Year’s Categories include:
- Installations (interactive and non-interactive)
- Sound Environments/Installations
- Virtual/Augmented/Mixed Reality Environments
- Artist/AI Collaborations
- Robotics/Kinetic/Electro-Mechanical Objects and Installations
- Multimedia Performance
- Fabrication and 2D/3D Printing
- Wearables
- Experimental Single Channel Video, Experimental Documentary, and Animation
Installations
Work in this category can be non-interactive or interactive, room scale or small, and may include multichannel video and sound work. It may also include the digital element solely in the fabrication process. Single Channel Video is a separate category.
Artists in this category may be eligible for travel, lodging, shipping and equipment support:
- Travel support will be determined by the necessity of having the artist present to install their work and our financial resources given the present funding uncertainties. We will Zoom with all artists who we are interested in presenting to be sure we can meet their needs.
- Due to the already high and escalating cost and risks of international shipping, we may not be able to support this expense for international artists. We may be able to supply the needed equipment.
Sound Environments / Installation
Artists in this category may be eligible for travel, lodging, shipping and equipment support:
- Travel support will be determined by the necessity of having the artist present to install their work and our financial resources given the present funding uncertainties. We will Zoom with all artists who we are interested in presenting to be sure we can meet their needs.
- Due to the already high and escalating cost and risks of international shipping we may not be able to support this expense for international artists. We may be able to supply needed equipment.
Virtual, Augmented, and Mixed Reality Environments – as a tool for art making
Artists in this category may be eligible for travel, lodging, shipping and equipment support:
- Travel support will be determined by the necessity of having the artist present to install their work and our financial resources, given the present funding uncertainties. We will Zoom with all artists who we are interested in presenting to be sure we can meet their needs.
- Due to the already high and escalating cost and risks of international shippin,g we may not be able to support this expense for international artists. We may be able to supplythe needed equipment.
Artist / AI Collaboration – 2D and 3D Work or Environments – as a tool for art making
Artists in this category may be eligible for travel, lodging, shipping and equipment support:
- Travel support will be determined by the necessity of having the artist present to install their work and our financial resources given the present funding uncertainties. We will Zoom with all artists who we are interested in presenting to be sure we can meet their needs.
- Due to the already high and escalating cost and risks of international shipping we may not be able to support this expense for international artists. We may be able to supply needed equipment.
Robotics / Kinetic / Electro-Mechanical Objects and Installation– as a tool for art making
The submission may or may not contain digital components.
Artists in this category may be eligible for travel, lodging, shipping and equipment support:
- Travel support will be determined by the necessity of having the artist present to install their work and our financial resources given the present funding uncertainties. We will Zoom with all artists who we are interested in presenting to be sure we can meet their needs.
- Due to the already high and escalating cost and risks of international shipping we may not be able to support this expense for international artists. We may be able to supply needed equipment.
Multimedia Performance
Artists in this category may be eligible for travel, lodging, shipping and equipment support:
- Due to the already high and escalating cost and risks of international travel and shipping we may not be able to support these expenses for international artists. We may be able to supply needed equipment. We will Zoom with all artists who we are interested in presenting to be sure we can meet their needs.
Fabrication and 2D/3D Printing – as a tool for art making.
This category invites you to submit work that explores creative approaches to materials and tools. The submission can be digital or mechanical…. Take us on a new tangent of 21st Century art making.
Artists in this category may be eligible for shipping and equipment support:
- Due to the already high and escalating cost and risks of international shipping, we may not be able to support this expense for international artists. We may be able to supplythe needed equipment.
Wearables
We are looking for any design or invention that can be worn by a human being. It can be 3D printed, interactive, digitally enhanced, but must contain a digital component in its production or final presentation.
Artists in this category may be eligible for travel, lodging, shipping and equipment support:
- Travel support will be determined by the necessity of having the artist present to install their work and our financial resources given the present funding uncertainties. We will Zoom with all artists who we are interested in presenting to be sure we can meet their needs.
- Due to the already high and escalating cost and risks of international shipping we may not be able to support this expense for international artists. We may be able to supply needed equipment.
Submission Requirements
- Applicants must provide documentation of their work samples that can be viewed online through platforms such as a personal website, YouTube, Vimeo, or Dropbox.
- Uploaded high-resolution photos and video stills should be in .jpg format only and must not exceed 3MB per file. Each file should be clearly labeled with the title of the artwork and the name(s) of the artist(s).
- Works in progress are also eligible for submission, provided that the submitted materials demonstrate a strong and cohesive body of work.
How to Apply
Online Application
Entry Fee
Multiple submissions are welcome in one or more categories. You must submit a new form and submit the fee for each submission. All Categories: $25 for a single and $20 each for multiple submissions.
Location
Santa Fe, New Mexico, USA
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 5 December 2025
Website Link: https://currentsnewmedia.org/
