Organizer Information
INSITU Polyculture Commons (ISPC) is an international arts organization dedicated to ecological thinking, site-responsive practice, and socially engaged cultural production. Based in Colombia and operating globally, ISPC fosters experimental dialogue between artists, curators, researchers, and communities. Through its “Polyculture” framework, the organization emphasizes multiplicity, interdependence, and regenerative models of art-making.
ISPC’s residency programs—both on-site and remote—support research-driven practices that critically engage with land, ecology, and cross-cultural exchange. The Remote Residency reflects the organization’s commitment to accessibility and distributed participation, enabling artists worldwide to engage deeply without geographic relocation.
Title & Description
“In Situ At Home” Remote Residency 2026
Applications are open through March 1, 2026, for the 2026 edition of the “In Situ At Home”
Remote Residency. This program will award 3–5 artists the opportunity to participate in a structured, critique-based, financially supported remote residency experience.
Designed as a home-based research and production framework, the residency supports artists working from their own studios or domestic environments. Rather than requiring travel, ISPC provides intellectual exchange, mentorship, critique sessions, and financial reimbursement to strengthen participants’ existing creative ecosystems.
The program prioritizes dialogue, reflection, and sustainable artistic practice. Residents will engage in cohort-based discussions, one-on-one studio visits, and a culminating online exhibition showcasing work developed during the residency year.
Categories
- Visual Art
- Interdisciplinary Practices
- Social Practice
- Environmental & Ecological Art
- Performance
- Multimedia & Digital Art
- Research-Based and Conceptual Practices
- Writing & Critical Practices
Hybrid and
cross-disciplinary approaches are encouraged.
Eligibility
- Open to International applicants
- Emerging and established artists
- Artists are able to participate in English
- Applicants must have reliable internet access
- Participants must be able to coordinate within the GMT-5 (EST: NYC / Montreal / Atlanta) time zone
There is no strict age limitation; applicants must be adults capable of independent participation.
Program Benefits & Awards
Selected residents will receive:
1. Critique Discussions
- Two cohort-based online critique sessions (via Zoom, Google Meet, or similar platforms).
- Flexible scheduling to accommodate the international cohort.
2. Studio Visits
- Two individual remote studio visits during the 2026 calendar year.
- Conducted via phone, FaceTime, Zoom, etc.
- Residents may select moderators from available scheduling options (moderators TBA).
- Additional studio visits may be arranged when possible.
All sessions will be moderated by ISPC Board Members, Staff, and Alumni—working artists, curators, and experienced critics primarily based in the EST (GMT-5) time zone.
3. Online Exhibition
- Invitation to participate in the 2026 ISPC Online Exhibition, featuring works completed during the residency.
4. Financial Support – Up to $600 USD Reimbursement
Each resident is eligible for up to $600 USD in reimbursement for residency-related expenses. Eligible costs are broadly defined as any expenses supporting home-based artistic practice, including but not limited to:
- Studio rental
- Art supplies
- Childcare
- Pet sitting
- Elder care
- Groceries
- Unpaid leave from employment
- Travel costs to access studio facilities
Applicants must submit a budget proposal during the application process. Receipts will be required for reimbursement during the residency period.
The $600 award represents the maximum available support per participant. While artists may outline additional financial needs in their proposal for clarity, ISPC cannot guarantee funding beyond $600 USD per resident.
Application Fee
Please consult the official website for the most current information regarding any participation or administrative fees.
Application Requirements
Applicants must submit:
- CV
- Portfolio (recent work documentation)
- Statement of interest/motivation
- Project or research proposal
- Proposed budget (including intended use of up to $600 reimbursement)
- Contact information
Applications are evaluated based on artistic merit, clarity of research direction, and alignment with ISPC’s ecological and socially engaged framework.
How to Apply?
Online Application
Key Dates
- Application Deadline: 1 March 2026
- Residency Period: Calendar Year 2026
- Online Exhibition: 2026 (Exact dates TBA)
Location
Online/Remote
Additional Details
This residency model emphasizes sustainable artistic practice, financial flexibility, and accessible participation. By allowing reimbursement for domestic and caregiving costs, ISPC acknowledges the often-invisible labor that sustains creative production.
The program is particularly suitable for artists who:
- Maintain home-based or hybrid studio practices
- Seek critical dialogue without travel obligations
- Balance caregiving or employment responsibilities
- Value research-driven and ecological inquiry
The “In Situ At Home” Remote Residency is an opportunity to deepen artistic inquiry within a structured yet flexible international framework while receiving both mentorship and tangible financial support.
