Deadline: February 11, 2024
Applications are open for the Goethe-Institut Studio Quantum Programme 2024. Studio Quantum is an international events and artist-in-residence programme from the Goethe-Institut, exploring emerging quantum technologies through the lens of art. Studio Quantum is exploring important cultural, ethical and ecological questions around the impact of quantum technologies. The project consists of three key strands: residencies, events and a project showcase.
The programme and accompanying event series will explore the impact of quantum computing on sustainability and climate change, the relationship between quantum technologies and artificial intelligence, as well as data security and data encryption.
Programme Details
The Studio Quantum residences in 2024 are open to artists based in the following project locations: Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Netherlands, United Kingdom, Nigeria, India (States of Karnataka and Kerala) & South Africa. One artist will be selected to represent each location. During the residencies, artists will be invited to travel to a different location and incorporate quantum technologies into the subject matter of their work and/or create work using quantum technologies, accessed via the cloud. Artists are also invited to explore new techniques and methods of artistic production enabled by quantum technologies.
Participating artists will be connected with local experts in both the cultural and technology sectors as well as a global network via an eight-week tutorial. All artists-in-residence will be invited to participate in public events in each location and present work and/or findings at a project showcase in Germany in 2024.
Cost
- A production budget of up to 3,000 EUR, travel costs, accommodation and an honorarium will be provided for all Studio Quantum artists-in-residence.
- Travel costs will be covered according to distance (incl. any/all luggage, transfers, local transport etc.). The final amount allocated will be dependent on distance travelled.
Eligibility
Artists applying to the Studio Quantum artist-in-residence programme should:
- Have an interest in technology and innovation, demonstrated through previous work.
- Be established in their practice.
- Be interested in learning about or developing their understanding of quantum technologies.
- Be motivated to work with experts and partners in cultural, educational and tech sectors.
- Contribute to a new global network of experts, cultural partners, scientist and artists to share their findings/work in a professional setting.
- Participate in one event (format tbc – interview, presentation, discussion etc.) as part of their residency.
- The artists selected should be willing to participate in or contribute to a project showcase in Germany in November 2024. For the artists participating in the residencies in autumn 2024, this can include remote participation and presentation of preliminary findings.
- Be proficient in English (C1+).
Assessment Criteria
Proposals will be assessed by an international jury of experts under the following criteria:
- Does the applicant meet all the required criteria? 20%
- Is the artist established in their practice? (4)
- Is the artist proficient in English (B2/C1) (4)
- Is the artist available to participate in during the aforementioned timeframes? (4)
- Has the artist demonstrated previous work involving technology? (Either a subject matter or medium) (4)
- Does the proposal align with the project themes? See point 3.2 above. (4)
- The proposal 60%
- Does the proposal include an interdisciplinary and innovative approach? (20)
- Does the proposal indicate how the artistic work can be developed with or about quantum technologies? (20)
- Has the applicant demonstrated how their work or practice would benefit from the residency? (20)
- Budget 20%
- Is the budget proportionate in relation to the proposal and the two-month time period? (20)
Application
For more information, visit Studio Quantum Programme.
