Research

Organizer Information Janel Young is an internationally recognized painter, muralist, and community advocate originally from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. After building a successful career in New York City, she returned to her roots with a mission to “wrap the city in color” through community-centered public art. Her work has been commissioned by major entities such as the […]

Organizer Information The Lakkos Artist Residency is an independent, artist-run multidisciplinary space located in the historic heart of Heraklion, Crete. Founded in 2016 by visual artist Mathew Halpin, the residency was born out of a desire to revitalize the “Lakkos” district—a neighborhood with a complex history that was once the city’s underground soul. The project […]

Organizer Information The Center for Art and the Political Imaginary (CAPIm) is a collaborative research center dedicated to the study of art, education, and artistic research. It is institutionally hosted by two of Sweden’s leading art schools: the Royal Institute of Art (Kungl. Konsthögskolan) in Stockholm and HDK-Valand Academy of Art and Design in Gothenburg. […]

Organizer Information The Proyecto Colombiano de Arte en la Antártida (PCAA) is an initiative dedicated to bridging the gap between society and the Antarctic continent through the power of artistic expression. By fostering new eco-sensitive narratives, the project aims to highlight the importance of Antarctica and the environmental challenges it faces. The program is managed […]

Organizer Information Circostrada is the European Network for Contemporary Circus and Outdoor Arts. Since 2003, it has worked to develop and structure these sectors in Europe and beyond. With over 150 member organizations in 40+ countries, Circostrada facilitates international cooperation, professional research, and policy advocacy. The network is coordinated by ARTCENA (the National Centre for […]

Organizer Information The residency is organized by the project “Kooperativ Ternitz”, a collaboration between the Caritas Stadtteilarbeit (Urban Community Work) and the municipality of Ternitz, Lower Austria. The project focuses on the “Dreiersiedlung”—a historic former workers’ settlement built in the 1940s. The mission of this residency is to support the socio-ecological and urban transformation of […]

Organizer Information TEJA (Red de espacios culturales en apoyo a situaciones de emergencia) is a solidarity network of 15 public and private cultural institutions across Spain, including the Museo Reina Sofía, Casa Árabe, and hablarenarte. Founded in 2022 as a response to the invasion of Ukraine, TEJA’s mission is to promote transnational cooperation by offering […]

Organizer Information TOMA Unrestored (Toma House AIR) is an artist residency located in a historic 18th-century residence of a Shinto priest’s family in Nara, Japan. The organization is dedicated to the preservation of traditional Japanese arts and the “unrestored” beauty of cultural heritage. Led by professional practitioners, TOMA provides a space where international artists can […]

Organizer Information McGill University, located in Montreal, Canada, is one of the world’s leading institutions of higher learning. The McGill University Library system—specifically the Rare Books and Special Collections department—serves as a steward for unique primary source materials that support global research. The Library is committed to the ongoing process of reconciliation and acknowledges the […]