Reimagining Connections: Nature, Art, and Technology Residency

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Short Description

ZKM (Center for Art and Media) in Karlsruhe, in partnership with Cairotronica and the Goethe-Institutes in North Africa and the Middle East, invites applications from artists in Arabic-speaking countries for a residency program designed for visual and new media artists working on the intersection of art, society, nature and technology. This residency offers a unique opportunity for one artist to explore the theme ‘Reimagining Connections’, which intersects with the concept of ‘Out-Natured’ and ZKM’s focus areas: life cycles, technology-mediated connections, and non-human actors.

Eligibility

  • Visual artist from and currently based in the following Arabic speaking countries: Algeria, Egypt, Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Libya, Morocco, Oman, Palestinian Territories, Saudi Arabia, Sudan, Syria, Tunisia, United Arab Emirates, Yemen 
  • Experience with media art, technology, sound art
  • Willingness to engage with the community at ZKM (giving an artist talk and/or workshop in order for the community in Karlsruhe to also learn from the artist)
  • Contributing a unique perspective to the topic of the open call
  • We encourage applications from artists who wish to challenge conventional narratives and propose new modes of artistic expression in response to contemporary environmental and technological issues

Submission Requirements

  • CV (max. 2 pages, including a summary for website and a picture with consent to publish)
  • Concept sketch: Outlining background, technology used and theme of the work you want to realise in Karlsruhe, including a rough cost-and-finance plan and a timeline with milestones
  • Portfolio of up to 5 recent works (with pictures or links to documentation and short explanations)
  • A copy of your passport (identification page)
  • Application form (dated and signed sworn statement, certifying the accuracy of the information provided and that the candidate agrees to the general terms and conditions of the programme)

How to Apply

Send the Submission requirements to KAI-Kultur-opencall@goethe.de

Program Benefits & Awards

  • Cost of living expenses: 800€ per month
  • Material costs: up to 2.000€
  • Round-trip airfare (Economy class)
  • Visa fees
  • Accommodation in flat-share artist apartment in Karlsruhe
  • The ticket to visit the Chaos Communication Congress (travel to and accommodation in Hamburg incl., ticket sponsored by the CCC)*

Entry Fee

None

Location

Karlsruhe, Germany

Timeline

  • Application Deadline: 30 April 2025
  • Residency period: Oct 1 until Dec 26 at ZKM Karlsruhe

Website Link: https://www.goethe.de/ins/eg/de/kul/cha/vsl.html

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