Organizer Information:
mur.at is a net art initiative and platform for artists and cultural workers with a focus on open-source technologies, digital art, and collective infrastructure. Based in Graz, Austria, mur.at provides server space, digital tools, and collaborative support to artists working at the intersection of art and technology. The organization works closely with local and international partners to foster open culture, experimentation, and digital autonomy. This residency is presented in collaboration with the Collective Intelligence Association (CIA), a research and artistic framework focused on alternative knowledge systems and collective computational processes.
Title & Description:
mur.at & CIA – Artist Residency & Worklab: Collective Intelligence
This open call invites artists, coders, writers, and researchers to take part in a 5-day collaborative residency and worklab in Graz. The residency focuses on collective intelligence, exploring the artistic and social implications of decentralized systems, community knowledge production, and networked art. Participants will co-curate the program, develop interventions or prototypes, and publicly present their work. The aim is to foster cross-disciplinary exchange while promoting Free/Libre & Open-Source Software (FLOSS) practices.
Category:
Media Art, Digital Art, Sound Art, Network Art, Interdisciplinary Practices, Activist Art, Open-Source Culture
Deadline: August 14, 2025 (applications reviewed on a rolling basis)
Notification Date: August 28, 2025
Location: Graz, Austria (mur.at + esc medien kunst labor)
Duration:
- Residency/worklab: December 1–5, 2025
- Online prep meetings: October–November
- Public presentation: December 5, 2025
Eligibility:
- Open to both international and Graz-based individuals or collectives
- Ideal for creative developers, artists, activists, and researchers working in digital and networked environments
- Practices should align with open-source ethics and collective creation
Costs/Funding:
- €150 travel reimbursement (non-Graz artists)
- Accommodation provided for non-local participants
- €500 honorarium per artist
- Possible small production budget
- Technical and conceptual assistance
Provided by Host:
- Access to facilities at mur.at and esc medien kunst labor
- Workspace, digital tools, and collaborative environment
- Support from the CIA/mur.at community
- Exposure through public presentation and mur.at network
Expectations & Outcomes:
- Co-creation of a 5-day worklab (barcamp-style)
- Collaborative development of digital/media/artistic interventions
- Public showcase and documentation
- Promotion of open-source values in artistic methodologies
Application Fee: None
Application Requirements:
- One-page motivation letter with proposed activity
- Portfolio or links to previous related works
- Short CV (max one A4 page)
How to Apply:
Submit all documents via email to cia@mur.at
Questions via Mastodon: @murpunktat (#cia_mur2025, #worklab_mur2025)
Website/Link: https://mur.at/post/opencall-2025/
