Short Description:
This residency offers two Swiss artists active in all disciplines supported by Pro Helvetia (design, game design, literature, music, performing arts, visual arts) the opportunity to develop projects where technological or digital elements play a central role, whether through the materials and tools employed or the conceptual inquiries that drive their practice. It encourages innovative and critical thinking across diverse fields such as bio-art, data art, artificial intelligence and ethics, as well as other cross-disciplinary approaches that push the boundaries of creative exploration.
Emphasising process and experimentation, the residency aligns with Hangar’s commitment to art as a space for research, inquiry, and knowledge production. Rather than prioritising outcomes, it supports artistic experimentation, interdisciplinary dialogue, and the development of new methodologies.
The two selected artists will receive a grant for a three-month residency, split between one month of online activities and two months on-site in Barcelona (Hangar). The first month will serve to draw up a work plan to optimise the resources available for the chosen project, arrange studio visits and interviews with the mentor, individuals, and institutions, and set up a support plan for the artist’s processes. During the two months on-site, the artists will carry out their research projects.
Application Requirements:
Applications must be submitted in English, in a single PDF document (attached to an email) and named according to the following format: Grant_ProHelvetia_FIRST NAME_SURNAME. The PDF document must include the following:
― Project proposal
― Project image or video
― Timeline
― Proposed methodology/development
― Detailed CV
― Contact information
― Portfolio (PDF) of previous work (optional)
― Name or profile of a local professional to engage with during the project (optional)
All applications must be sent to veronica(at)hangar.org.
Selection criteria and disciplines
1. Interdisciplinary focus: The residency is intended for artists working at the intersection of art and technology, with a focus on innovative ideas in areas such as bio-art, data art, AI and ethics, and other cross-disciplinary approaches.
2. Process and experimentation: Emphasis will be placed on projects that prioritise process-oriented experimentation, reflecting Hangar’s commitment to art as a form of research and knowledge production.
Eligibility:
To be eligible, artists must be firmly embedded in the Swiss cultural scene and hold Swiss citizenship or be permanent residents of Switzerland.
Program Benefits or Awards:
Each artist will receive:
― a grant of CHF 3,000
― travel expenses of CHF 1,000
― CHF 1,500 as daily allowances for the time spent in Barcelona
― contribution towards production/material costs of CHF 1,500
Entry Fee:
NONE
Location:
Spain, Barcelona
Deadline:
16 April 2025
Website link:
https://hangar.org/en/convocatories-3/open-call-for-art-and-technology-residency2025/
