Deadline: February 11, 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. 

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.  

ELIGIBILITY CRITERIA

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+)   

BENEFITS

1. A production budget of up to 3000 EUR, travel costs, accommodation and an honorarium will be provided for all Studio Quantum artists-in-residence.  
2. 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.  

APPLICATION

The following documents and materials should be prepared for the Studio Quantum application:  

1. A short proposal outlining the focus of the residency time and what you would hope to achieve, research, develop or create.   

2. Indicate which theme your proposal aligns with the most:   

• Quantum technologies, sustainability and climate change.  
• Quantum technologies and artificial intelligence.   
• Quantum technologies, data security and data encryption.   
• Wildcard 

3. An indication of the preferred residency location (Number one is the first choice, then number two, and so on. E.g., 1. Lagos, 2. Karlsruhe 3. Dublin).Artists should fill out all three locations.

4. A proposed production budget of up to 3000 EUR for the residency period relating to the outline above that covers any materials required.    

5. An up-to-date C.V. including links to websites and previous work. 

   They kindly ask for the following documents to be submitted in the form of one continuous PDF document (max. 4 pages in total). 

• Artist CV + artist bio – max 2 pages 
• Artist Proposal + Budget – max 2 pages
• You will be prompted to create a profile on gap-online.goethe.de.See below for link. 

Apply through the OFFICIAL LINK