Organizer Information
EMARE (European Media Art Residency Exchange) operates under the umbrella of EMAP – European Media Art Platform, a leading European network dedicated to supporting media artists working at the intersection of art, technology, science, and society. EMAP is co-funded by the Creative Europe Programme of the
European Union and connects prominent media art institutions, festivals, research centers, and production labs across Europe.
The platform’s mission is to foster artistic innovation, critical
digital culture, and transdisciplinary experimentation. Through residencies, exhibitions, and public programs, EMAP supports artists in developing ambitious projects that engage with urgent contemporary themes such as artificial intelligence, digital infrastructures, ecological crises, data politics, and emerging technological imaginaries.
EMARE is EMAP’s flagship residency program, offering fully supported production and research residencies hosted annually by selected member institutions across Europe.
Title & Description
EMARE – European Media Art Residency Programme Open Call
The EMARE Residency Programme invites media artists to develop new, experimental artistic projects through fully funded residencies at leading European
media art institutions. The program supports research-driven practices that critically engage with digital technologies, networked systems, and contemporary socio-political realities.
During the residency, selected artists will work closely with curators, researchers, and technical experts to advance a project that explores the artistic, ethical, or cultural implications of technology. EMARE prioritizes experimentation, conceptual rigor, and cross-disciplinary dialogue rather than market-driven production outcomes.
Residencies culminate in public presentations, exhibitions, or showcases within the EMAP network, ensuring international visibility and professional exposure.
Categories
- Media Art
- Digital & New Media Art
- Video & Moving Image
- Sound Art
- Interactive Art
- Installation Art
- XR (VR / AR / MR)
- Art & Technology
- Art & Science
- Experimental and Cross-disciplinary Practices
Eligibility
- International open call
- Open to artists of all nationalities
- Individual artists and artistic duos (collaborators allowed under defined conditions)
- Professional artists working in media art or related disciplines
- Emerging and mid-career artists encouraged
- No strict age limit (18+)
- Applicants must be able to work and communicate in English
Program Benefits & Awards
The EMARE Residency offers a clearly defined and substantial financial support package, combining direct monetary grants and in-kind production support:
Confirmed Financial Support
- Artist Grant: €4,000
Paid directly to the selected artist as a stipend. This grant is intended to cover living expenses and subsistence costs during the residency period.
- Collaborating Artist Grant: €2,000
Available if the project includes an active collaborating artist. This amount supports the collaborator’s contribution and is separate from the main artist grant.
- Project Production Budget: €4,000
Allocated specifically for project development and production expenses, such as materials, technical components, research costs, or fabrication.
Additional Covered Costs
- Travel Costs: International travel is covered by the host institution in accordance with EU funding guidelines.
- Accommodation: Fully provided by the host institution for the duration of the residency.
- Access to Facilities: Free access to professional studios, media labs, equipment, and technical infrastructure.
- Professional Support: Curatorial guidance, technical mentorship, and institutional production assistance.
- Public Presentation: Exhibition or public showcase within the EMAP network.
- International Visibility: Promotion through EMAP’s communication channels and partner platforms.
Application Fee
None
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit the following via the online platform:
- Completed online application form
- Project proposal outlining concept, research focus, and objectives
- Portfolio or work samples (links to video, sound, images, or documentation)
- Curriculum Vitae (CV) or artist biography
- Motivation statement explaining interest in EMARE
- Technical requirements and feasibility overview
- Preferred host institutions (where applicable)
All materials must be submitted in English.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 13 March 2026
Location
Multiple locations across Europe
Additional Details
- Projects must demonstrate originality, feasibility, and strong conceptual grounding
- Artists are encouraged to engage with local contexts and institutional research environments
- EMARE promotes diversity, inclusion, and critical discourse
- Final selection is made by an international jury of professionals
