Research

Short Description WIP Lab is seeking proposals for its upcoming residency program in Cyprus. Under the theme “Invisible Waters”, we welcome creative practitioners working at the intersection of art, design, technology and science,  to engage with one of the most pressing environmental issues of our region: water. Cyprus faces acute challenges — from recurring droughts and […]

Short Description: Are you familiar with contemporary art and do you see beyond national borders? As a curator, you will contribute to leading exhibitions and projects that help shape the museum. You will research, write and help develop ideas that will be displayed in the galleries, on paper and online. You will represent S.M.A.K. at […]

Short Description Many cultural organisations in Germany are intensifying their collaboration with international partners. There is a growing demand to organise these partnerships in a more fair and sustainable way. In addition to joint artistic work, it is becoming more and more important to engage in an equal dialogue about different expectations, resources and complex […]

Description Curatorial Matters: on research methodologies invites curators, artists, and theorists to explore the evolving role of the curatorial as a site of critical practice and knowledge production. As curatorial practice increasingly expands beyond exhibition-making into domains of research, pedagogy, and institutional critique, there is a growing need to articulate and examine the methodologies that […]

The Global Informality Project invites submissions for the Global Informality in the Arts conference, to be held at University College London (UCL) and Pushkin House, London, 15-16 January 2026. This conference will examine the role of informality in artistic media, practices, creative labour, and cultural production. It will bring together artists, academics, and cultural practitioners […]

The David C. Driskell Center at the University of Maryland invites applications for its 2025–2026 Archives Research Fellowship program. Designed to support original scholarship rooted in the Center’s rich archival holdings, the program offers two low-residency fellowships over the academic year. Each fellow will receive a $3,000 stipend, paid in two installments, along with travel […]

The MIT Museum has launched a series of Open Calls inviting innovative proposals for public programs, exhibitions, and activities. These are part of their mission to blend science, technology, art, and design to explore our shared future in playful and creative ways. Information & Application Details There are currently two open calls: Eligibility Open to […]

We’re inviting applications for our upcoming artist residency at ORTO, a creative hub nestled in a beautifully restored farmstead in the serene countryside of northern Portugal. Surrounded by lush nature and a thriving permaculture garden, ORTO offers a peaceful and collaborative environment for artists to reconnect with their practice and explore new ideas. About ORTO: […]

Organizer Information:Toma House AIR is operated by Takabatake Trust, a general incorporated association based in Nara, Japan. Since its founding in 2017, the organization has been committed to preserving and revitalizing cultural assets through contemporary art. Its core project is the restoration and creative reuse of an 18th-century former Shinto priest family residence, designated as […]