Organizer Information:
AiR 351 is an independent, non-profit, studio-based international residency program located in Cascais, Portugal. It serves as a creative hub for visual artists and curators, fostering professional development through an environment of critical inquiry and artistic exchange.
Title & Description:
Applications are now open for Cosmophilosophy for the Arts: Rethinking Production.
Directed by philosopher Giovanbattista Tusa, this intensive program examines how artistic processes are shaped by political, material, and conceptual structures. Rather than viewing production as a simple technical procedure, the program treats it as a complex field where power, perception, and cosmology converge.
The program includes:
- Theoria Seminar: A practical introduction to contemplative thinking.
- Specialized Workshops: Led by multimedia artist Alexandre Estrela, conceptual collective Claire Fontaine, and philosopher Michael Marder.
- Public Day: An event designed by participants to share research and alternative modes of engagement.
Category:
Workshop / Seminar
(Open to artists, researchers, cultural practitioners, activists, and thinkers).
Eligibility:
- Who: Individuals who view artistic practice as a site of inquiry and are prepared for deep collective research.
- Scope: International (10 participants will be selected).
- Language: The program is held entirely in English.
Program Benefits & Awards:
- Travel Support: The program offers a fee to help cover travel expenses for both local and international participants.
- Professional Network: Direct engagement with internationally renowned philosophers and Venice Biennale-level artists.
Application Fee:
Free.
Program Costs:
Participation in the program is Free of charge.
Application Requirements:
Submit the following via email to catia.ramos@air351.art:
- Short Statement: Outlining your practice and interest in the seminar.
- Brief Biography.
- Optional: Up to two links or examples of recent work.
How to Apply?
Send your submission directly to the contact email provided above.
Key Dates:
- Application Deadline: March 15, 2026.
- Program Dates: May 18 – 30, 2026.
Location:
Cascais, Portugal.
Contact Information:
Email: catia.ramos@air351.art