Transition To 8 – Artist Residency Program

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The “Transition To 8: European societies in flux” (TT8) project is a pioneering initiative that merges social sciences, technology, and contemporary art to raise awareness about the impact of air pollution on European communities. The project engages local communities in participatory activities like bodystorming and sociodrama to record biometric and emotional responses to environmental issues. Data from these sessions is then integrated into digital moodboards for artists to use in creating original works of art that address the social and environmental challenges of air pollution and climate change.

Program Description: Selected artists will create visual, audiovisual, or sound works incorporating data (such as air quality, heart rate, body temperature, skin conductance) collected from community engagement sessions across three European cities: Eleusis (Greece), Rennes (France), and Ljubljana (Slovenia). The final works will be showcased in at least two to four territories, culminating in an exhibition in Yerevan, Armenia, in October 2026. The residency includes both digital and physical components, with artists engaging with local communities and collaborating with data analysts to create their works.

 

Information & Application Details:

  • February 15, 2025: Application deadline.
  • March 2025: Selection and announcement of artists.
  • May-July 2025: Physical residencies in pilot cities.
  • November 2025 – February 2026: Artistic production phase.
  • April – October 2026: Showcases of final works, including high-profile festivals like SONICA and Maintenant.

 

Eligibility:

  • Professional artists (visual, digital, or sound/music) based in EU countries or other specified countries.
  • Artists with experience in transnational creation, working with data, or engaging with local populations.
  • Artists must be comfortable working on environmental issues, particularly air pollution, and be able to integrate data into their artwork.
  • Must be available to participate in the project between April 2025 and October 2026.
  • Artists must be proficient in English and able to issue invoices to the project partners.
  • Applicants must have valid travel documents and apply for necessary visas (visa expenses not covered).

 

Theme:

Air Pollution and its Societal Challenges

 

How to Apply:

  • Interested artists can apply through the provided application portal.

 

Submission Requirements:

  • Professional background as a visual, digital, or sound/music artist.
  • Proposal to create an artwork (installation or performance) that integrates biometric and emotional data.
  • Documentation of past experience in transnational artistic creation, data usage, and community-based activities.
  • Ability to work in English and communicate with project partners.

 

Selection Process:

  • Applications will be reviewed by the project partners.
  • Selected artists will be announced in March 2025.
  • The residency will take place between May and July 2025.

 

Program Benefits/Awards:

  • Artist Fee: 2500 EUR for the creation of the artwork and participation in the showcase events.
  • Travel, Accommodation, and Per Diem: Covered by the host organization.
  • Exhibition and Performances: Final works will be showcased in multiple European cities, with a culminating exhibition in Yerevan, Armenia.
  • Residency Details:
    • Digital Residency: 1 week of digital meetings before and after the physical residency.
    • Physical Residency: Up to 2 weeks in the host city.
  • Domestic Travel: Domestic travel expenses in the artist’s home country are not covered.
  • Equipment: Artists are responsible for the purchase or rental of any equipment needed for production.

 

Residency Locations:

  • Eleusis, Greece
  • Rennes, France
  • Ljubljana, Slovenia
  • Final showcase in Yerevan, Armenia

 

Terms & Conditions:

  • Artists must follow communication guidelines, including acknowledging EU funding in all public materials.
  • TT8 is committed to gender equality, diversity, and inclusion.
  • Sustainability and green practices are integral to the project, and artists are encouraged to align with the project’s environmental goals.

 

Contact and Resources:

 

Website link:

https://transitionto8.com/en-us/creative-europe/

 

 

 

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