SAM Residencies welcomes applications from artists, curators, educators, researchers, and creative practitioners from across the globe to apply for Cycle 4.

Slated to run from June 2027 to December 2028, Cycle 4 is organised around three strands: Listening/Attuning, Making/Material Cultures and Beyond Human/Interdependence.

Listening/Attuning platforms practices that respond critically to the urgencies of our time. Making/Material Cultures foregrounds material inquiry and the process of making. Beyond Human/Interdependence addresses relationships between humans, technologies, ecologies, and other forms of life, considering how these worlds remain fundamentally interconnected and interdependent. Applicants are invited to interpret these themes in relation to their practice.

Applications for the Artist, Community & Education, and Curatorial & Research residencies will be open from 1 August 2026 to 30 September 2026, 11:59PM (GMT+8).

Artist Residency: Open to artists and collectives pursuing new artistic research, experimentation and modes of making. Community & Education Residency: Open to practitioners working at the intersection of artistic practice, education, and community engagement.

Curatorial & Research residency: Open to curators and researchers working towards new approaches to exhibition making, and curatorial practice and research methodologies.

SAM Residencies is open to individuals, duos and collectives from all mediums and disciplines. Selected applicants will undertake residencies between June 2027 and December 2028. International applicants may apply for residencies of one to three months, while Singapore-based applicants may apply for up to six months. Applications will be assessed by an international panel comprising respected voices in contemporary art and practice.

Residents will pursue independent research and are open to engage with communities and the public in Singapore as part of their process. They are also encouraged to share works in progress or research outcomes through open studios, screenings, workshops, talks, and other experimental public formats.

Open Call Requirements:

Applicants will be required to submit the following:

1. Curriculum Vitae (CV) / Resume
2. Portfolio
3. Statement of Interest (500 - 1000 words) - Applicants are invited to interpret Cycle 4's thematic strands in relation to their practice. 
4. Recommendation Letter - Applicants will require a recommendation as a character reference. This can be submitted directly on this portal by the recommender themselves.

Application Deadline: 30 September 2026, 11:59PM (GMT+8).

Further information and requirements for supporting documents are detailed within the portal. To apply, please access our application portal at the link below.

Click here to apply.

THE FULL OPEN CALL:

Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte and UNIDEE Residency Programs, in collaboration with UniCredit Group, announce the third edition of the open call “Ecosystems as Living Communities”, supporting two production residencies for emerging international artists working with socially engaged artistic practices that address contemporary ecological issues.

The two selected artists, one Italian and one international artist residing in Europe, will take part in a residency dedicated to the creation and production of new artworks, which will become part of the UniCredit Art Collection.

OBJECTIVES AND THEME

In 2026, UniCredit Group renews its collaboration with Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte and UNIDEE Residency Programs, launching the third edition of the project dedicated to supporting artistic research and production in response to contemporary ecological challenges. Building on the success of the previous editions, the initiative continues to promote interdisciplinary collaboration across scientific, technological, and humanistic fields, contributing actively to society’s sustainable transformation.

In continuity with the mission of Fondazione Pistoletto Cittadellarte, the vision and work of Michelangelo Pistoletto, and the United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), the project reaffirms its commitment to environmental protection and sustainability. It encourages emerging artists to take on a pivotal role in the process of social and ecological transformation, engaging with the urgent challenges posed by climate change and the environmental and social crisis.

The third edition, continuing under the theme “Ecosystems as Living Communities”, invites artists to further explore global, contemporary, and future ecological challenges, fostering positive and regenerative visions of desirable futures. Artists are encouraged to propose projects that investigate ecosystems as interconnected communities of humans and non-humans, challenging anthropocentric perspectives and promoting an ecocentric mindset.

Envisioned as platforms for collaborative and cross-disciplinary inquiry, the residencies will foster dialogue between selected artists and experts from diverse fields, leading to the creation of new artworks that will become part of the UniCredit Art Collection.

The call welcomes artistic research exploring ecological transformation in its many forms. Proposed projects and artworks may investigate different dimensions of contemporary environmental transitions, including the role of water and other natural elements within ecological, social, and technological systems, alongside other themes related to sustainability, resilience, and ecosystem regeneration.

Artistic projects and artworks may engage with one or more of the following areas:

• Technological approaches to ecological transformation, investigating how digital tools, scientific research, and emerging technologies can reveal new perspectives on environmental systems and support more sustainable futures;

• Community engagement and environmental awareness, exploring educational, participatory, and community-based initiatives that foster collective reflection and action around contemporary ecological challenges;

• Circular and regenerative ecologies, exploring practices of reuse, repair, recycling, and responsible resource management across production systems—including fashion, food, manufacturing, and other industries—to foster more sustainable and resilient ways of producing and living;

• Water, natural elements, ecosystems, and sustainable futures, investigating the role of water and other natural elements, such as air, soil, minerals, and biodiversity, in shaping ecological systems, community resilience, and sustainable futures. Projects may address their environmental, social, cultural, and technological significance in the context of contemporary and future challenges.

THE RESIDENCY AND PRODUCTION

The production residencies, known as UNIDEE Connective Residencies, aim to strengthen the dialogue between artistic research and other sectors of society. They foster a multidisciplinary and dynamic approach to building meaningful networks that connect artists with researchers, associations, industries, organisations, and members of civil society.

The residencies will take place between December 2026 and April 2027.

Two selected artists will engage in a shared research phase, including meetings with tutors, researchers, and experts, as well as field visits. The residency structure and schedule will be tailored to each project and defined collaboratively with the artists.

A collaborative attitude and flexibility in developing and implementing the projects—consistent with the evolving research process—are therefore essential.

The resulting works will be publicly presented at Cittadellarte in Biella and will become part of the UniCredit Art Collection. Moreover, the outcomes of the residencies will be disseminated online, contributing to broader public awareness and promoting responsible engagement with ecological and social transformation.

RESIDENCY TIME FRAME

• December 2026: Residency preparation phase at Cittadellarte (4 – 5 days, December 14–18, 2026).

• January – February 2027: Research and pre-production phase of the residency at Cittadellarte (including possible research visits) - schedule adapted to each project and agreed upon with the artists (3 weeks expected, between January 11–February 13, 2026).

• February – March 2027: Production phase at Cittadellarte - schedule adapted to each project and agreed upon with the artists (3 weeks expected, between February 15–March 27, 2026).

• April 2027: Exhibition preparation and public presentation of the artworks at Cittadellarte (2 weeks expected, dates TBC based on the official date of the event “Arte al Centro”).

ARTWORK GUIDELINES

The final artwork should be an original work developed within the framework of the residency and in dialogue with its main theme. Upon completion, the artwork will become part of the UniCredit Art Collection.

There are no restrictions on artistic language or medium. The artwork must be unique and produced as a single, non-editioned work.

The work should be suitable for long-term conservation; artists using ephemeral, living, or technically complex materials are required to provide detailed installation, maintenance, and conservation instructions.

For technically complex or large-scale installations, artists are also required to develop a simplified version of the work that can be installed in smaller exhibition spaces while preserving its conceptual integrity.

WHAT WE PROVIDE

• A gross artist fee of €6,500, payable in accordance with applicable local and international regulations.
• A production budget of up to €2,500 to cover all costs directly related to the production of the final artwork, including installation supports, equipment rental, materials, and other necessary production expenses.
• Round-trip travel and research trips, with a combined budget of up to €1,000-1,500 per artist (depending on travel distance).
• Accommodation in a single room with shared facilities at Cittadellarte, along with a per diem of €25 per day (for up to 60 days) to cover meals and daily expenses.
• A research budget of up to €500 to cover fees for experts whose contribution supports the development of the artist's research during the residency.

Cittadellarte will separately cover technical support for the exhibition installation, the communication of the project and the production of a publication accompanying the residency and the final exhibition.

The final artwork produced during the residency will become part of the UniCredit Art Collection.

APPLICATION AND SELECTION

ELIGIBILITY

• The production residencies are open to emerging and mid-career artists, designers, architects, fashion designers, musicians, filmmakers, and other cultural practitioners whose creative practices engage with contemporary ecological issues.
• Applications are welcome from practitioners working across all disciplines, media, and methodologies, provided they can demonstrate previous experience in the production of artistic works. Interdisciplinary, cross-disciplinary, and experimental approaches are encouraged.
• Two artists will be selected: one Italian artist and one international artist residing in Europe (EU Member States; EFTA/EEA countries – Iceland, Liechtenstein, Norway, and Switzerland; the United Kingdom; and EU candidate countries).
• Fluency in English is preferred, as it will be the main working language of the residency. However, it is not a mandatory requirement, and applications from candidates with a sufficient level of English to participate in the programme are also welcome. Knowledge of the Italian language is not required, but it is appreciated.
• Candidates must be available to participate within the timeframes specified in this open call.

APPLICATION PROCESS

To apply for selection, please complete the online form: https://form.jotform.com/261934178865370 and submit the following documents, all in English:

1. Project Proposal (one PDF, up to 5 MB) The PDF should include:

• Your project proposal, outlining how it relates to the main theme, which of the three research areas it addresses, and how it contributes to them (max. 2000 characters)
• Which forms of interdisciplinarity do you plan to activate and which kinds of expertise would you like to collaborate with? (max. 1000 characters)
• What medium will you use, and what form will your final artwork take? Please refer to the artwork guidelines (max. 1000 characters)
• Please also include a preliminary timeline (based on the residency timeframe) and an indicative budget for the proposed project. Both will be further refined together during the residency.

2. Portfolio and CV (one PDF, up to 5 MB) The PDF should include:

• A selected portfolio with max. 5 projects/artworks most fitting to the topic of this call;
• A brief biography and CV.

The deadline for submissions is ** Sunday, September 6, 2026** at 11:59 PM.

If necessary, shortlisted candidates will be invited to attend an online interview between late September and mid-October 2026. The successful candidates will be selected by mid-October 2026.

JURY

Applications will be evaluated by a jury composed of the Advisory Board of UNIDEE Residency Programs (Andy Abbott, Beatrice Catanzaro, Juan Sandoval, Alessandra Saviotti and Angela Serino) and in dialogue with Paolo Naldini, Director of Cittadellarte.

EVALUATION CRITERIA

The jury will evaluate the applications based on the following criteria:

• Relevance to the thematic framework. The proposal should clearly engage with one or more of the three research areas: technological approaches to water systems, community engagement and water awareness, or circular and regenerative productive ecologies.
• Artistic quality and originality. Evaluation will consider the conceptual strength, originality, aesthetic quality, and coherence of the proposal, as well as the clarity and distinctiveness of the artistic language as presented in the portfolio and previous projects.
• Research and methodological approach. Proposals should demonstrate a strong research foundation and a clear methodological approach, integrating artistic practice with scientific, technological, social, or ecological perspectives where relevant.
• Interdisciplinarity and collaboration potential. Particular attention will be given to the capacity of the project to foster interdisciplinary approaches and cross-sector collaborations between artistic, scientific, and community-based practices.
• Feasibility and clarity of the final artwork. The project should be feasible within the residency framework, with a clear articulation of process, timeline, and expected final output, including awareness of presentation and documentation requirements..

QUESTIONS?

For any further information, do not hesitate to write to unidee@cittadellarte.it

FULL LETTER:

To world leaders:

We are artists, musicians, actors, performers, poets, filmmakers, dancers, writers, and creators. We are storytellers and dreamers. We are messengers of emotion and amplifiers of hope. And we are adding our voices - loud, clear, unrelenting - to the global call for a Fossil Fuel Treaty.

Because our world - our home and our muse - is on fire. From soaring temperatures to flooded cities, from poisoned air to displaced communities, the climate crisis is not a distant warning. It is a present catastrophe.

The science is clear: fossil fuel production lies at the heart of these cascading crises. Phasing out coal, oil and gas production fast and fairly is the only way to save ourselves from this destruction.

Oil, gas and coal are not just energy sources. When extracted from the ground, where they belong, they become weapons of mass destruction, destabilizing our climate, endangering our lives, and silencing entire cultures. They are suffocating the very world that inspires our art. And yet, governments continue to fund them, expand them, and delay the bold action we so desperately need.

We say: no more fossil fueled disasters. We cannot create against a backdrop of destruction. We cannot just perform while the planet burns. We refuse to let beauty fade in the name of profit. We call for a world where music can be played under open skies, where paintings are not washed away by floods, where stages, galleries and studios are filled with life, not smoke, not sorrow, not fear.

The Fossil Fuel Treaty offers a path forward; a bold, coordinated global plan to end fossil fuel expansion, phase out existing production in an equitable manner, and invest in a just and sustainable future. This is not an abstract demand. It is a lifeline to safeguard our planet as well as our ability to shape it, to sing it, and to reinvent it with our hands, voices and souls. We commend the growing bloc of governments leading this bold effort, and call on other world leaders to join them.

We, as artists from diverse disciplines and regions, are united by a shared purpose: to protect the beauty, the life and the love that inspire our work. Just as our art is rooted in creativity and expression, our response to the climate crisis must be grounded in science, justice, and on the urgent need to take action.

So we call on every artist - whether you paint murals or create melodies, write novels or scripts, perform on stage or in the streets - to use your voice, your art, and your platform to shake the world awake by joining the call for a Fossil Fuel treaty. A fossil-free world powered by sun, wind, justice and collective will is a world where art can flourish, where cultures can thrive, and where we can keep singing, dancing, and dreaming freely together.

We believe in a world where the only thing burning is passion. Where the only thing spilling is love. Where the only thing rising is the chorus of those bold enough to demand better.

This is a call to save humanity and the stories we have yet to tell. Let’s make history, not just through our canvases or lyrics, but through our collective power.

ABOUT THE PRIZE: The biannual Future Generation Art Prize is the only prize for the young generation of artists with a global dimension and guided by an open, free, and democratic application process (online). Supported by an eminent board, distinguished jury, and outstanding selection committee, the Prize brings together the best of the art world to champion a new generation of artists.

Together with its award of $100,000 and commitment to commission new works, the Prize sustainably supports artists around the globe.

With a network of over 60 partner platforms and 400 correspondents all over the world, the Prize benefits from its unique partners who work as ambassadors and encourage artists to apply for the prize.

Myoju Artist Residency Based in Shiga, we run a jewelry brand using freshwater pearls from Lake Biwa while creating a space where art and people connect through experiences.

Myoju 明珠 — meaning “shining pearl” — is an artist residency rooted in the quiet richness of Shiga, shaped by the nature and deep history of Lake Biwa and the belief that each person carries a unique inner radiance.

Located in Omihachiman, a historic merchant town and home of the Biwako Biennale, about 35 minutes from Kyoto, the residency offers a setting where Western contemporary perspectives meet an Eastern historic landscape.

Alongside the residency, we operate a small gallery café that serves as a gentle meeting point between artists and the local community. Here, artists live, research, create, and engage with their surroundings in an ongoing exchange shaped by intention and meaningful relationships, forming a creative ecosystem where international and local perspectives naturally meet and grow.

We welcome artists working in: • Visual arts • Literary arts • Media/Digital arts • Curatorial practice

Above all, we believe every artist is a Myoju — unique, beautiful, and worthy of being seen.

Residency Duration • Upcoming cohort: Sept 1 – Sept 28, 2026 (fully sponsored by the host)

Artists are responsible for: • travel • meals • insurance • personal expenses

Residents receive access to: • Private bedroom • Private studio • Shared communal area • Shared kitchen, bath & toilet

Optional opportunities: • End‑of‑term exhibition at the gallery café • Consignment sales at the café after residency

Application Deadline: July 5, 2026

We evaluate based on: • Resonance — why Myoju / Omihachiman is meaningful for your project • Clarity of intention — what you hope to explore or develop during the residency • Collaborative ability — ability to work both independently and in a group setting

Residency period: 16 September – 16 December 2026 Location: PRAKSIS, Oslo, Norway **Deadline: **17 June 2026, 23:59 CEST For: Professional artists and cultural practitioners based in Nordic/Baltic countries outside Norway Number of places: 2 residents

PRAKSIS seeks two artists or cultural practitioners whose research and practice embraces exchange, public dialogue and engagement with young people. In the course of the residency, they will have the opportunity to work both independently and in dialogue with one another. They will also be invited to participate in a wider conversation about the ways cultural institutions envisage and communicate with their publics, and the contributions young people can make towards the broadening of access to cultural experience and production.

To that end, they will be introduced to PRAKSIS’s Teen Advisory Board. The Board is currently researching and developing strategies that can enable institutions to enhance their accessibility for young people—for example through changes in language, use of communication platforms, curatorial practice and institutional planning. In October, both residents will have the opportunity to attend the X-day Nordic Youth Conference in Oslo, an event developed by PRAKSIS in collaboration with Index in Stockholm and PUBLICS in Helsinki.

The residency forms part of the reflexive examination of established strategies and exploration of future directions that make up PRAKSIS’s 10-year anniversary programme.

Theme This residency period focuses on institutional critique and future perspectives. It asks how cultural spaces communicate, who they include or exclude, and what habits, codes and barriers shape access. The programme is especially interested in intergenerational exchange, alternative forms of learning and knowledge-sharing, and artistic methods that listen, translate, test and make visible new possibilities for cultural futures.

The residency connects with PRAKSIS Teen Advisory Board and the project Opening Doors, which develops youth-led methods for investigating and improving cultural access. The programme asks how young people experience cultural institutions, what barriers they encounter, and how their perspectives can inform real institutional change.

Applicants may work across visual art, film, writing, performance, sound, design, architecture, socially engaged practice, publishing, education, research or interdisciplinary forms. We are especially interested in practices that can engage generously with young people, dialogue, research, and public formats.

Context: PRAKSIS Teen Advisory Board and Nordic Youth Conference During the residency, the selected artists will engage with the PRAKSIS Teen Advisory Board, a paid group of young people who meet regularly to investigate cultural institutions, access, communication and participation.

In 2026, this work will connect to a Nordic Youth Conference in Oslo in October, developed in collaboration with PRAKSIS, Index in Stockholm and PUBLICS in Helsinki. The conference will bring together young people, artists, cultural workers and institutions to share methods, questions and findings around youth cultural access.

Residents will be invited to contribute to this context in ways that are meaningful to their practice. This might include:

• leading a workshop or conversation with PTAB
• developing a public contribution for the Nordic Youth Conference
• creating a small artistic, discursive or research-based intervention
• contributing to and/or supporting youth-to-youth outputs such as audio, video, writing, zines or other formats
• contributing to public events
• sharing methods that help young people investigate cultural access, language or institutional structures

The residency is not intended as an instrumental education commission. Rather, it offers artists time, context and support to develop their own practice in dialogue with young people, institutions and transnational peers.

What the residency offers

• accommodation in Oslo for the residency period
• shared studio space at PRAKSIS
• residency fee: €1,600 per month for three months
• travel support: €350 contribution towards return travel
• production/materials allowance: €400

Total direct support to each artist: €5,550, plus accommodation and studio.

Residents will have access to PRAKSIS’s central Oslo workspace, including a shared studio, programme/event space, kitchen and basic technical equipment. PRAKSIS staff will provide curatorial, practical and production support, including introductions to relevant local artists, institutions, youth facilitators and collaborators.

Facilities and Suitability PRAKSIS is located in central Oslo and offers residents shared access to a 18 sq m studio and a larger flexible space of 90 sq m. programme and event space, kitchen facilities and basic technical equipment. The space can support research, writing, meetings, workshops, small-scale filming, audio recording, public conversations, talks, screenings, open studios and modest installation or presentation formats.

PRAKSIS is located on the second floor of one of Oslo’s oldest buildings and it is not wheelchair accessible.

The residency is best suited to artists who would benefit from time for research, writing, dialogue, filming, testing ideas, developing methods or creating small-scale public outcomes. It is less suited to practices requiring extensive fabrication, heavy equipment, large-scale production or complex shipping.

Requirements English is the common language at PRAKSIS and residents must be sufficiently fluent to participate in group discussion and activity.

Residents are expected to involve themselves fully in the work of the residency: joining discussions, participating in events and engaging with the resident community.

Accepting a residency involves a commitment to participation for the full residency term.

You will be asked to give a short public presentation to share your practice with your peers.

Expectations

• be based in Oslo for the residency period
• develop an artistic, research-based or discursive project connected to the residency theme
• engage with PRAKSIS Teen Advisory Board through at least one workshop, conversation, visit or shared working session
• want to engage in dialogue about their practice and the residency themes

Residents have the opportunity, should they wish, to:

• contribute to the Nordic Youth Conference in October
• take part in a public “Meet the Residents” event
• participate in selected meetings, meals, peer exchanges or public moments organised by PRAKSIS
• publicly present their work through an event developed in dialogue with PRAKSIS

Who can apply This open call is for professional artists and cultural practitioners based in Nordic/Baltic countries outside Norway.

Applicants may be based in: Denmark; Finland; Faroe Islands; Greenland; Iceland; Sweden; Åland; Estonia; Latvia; or Lithuania.

Applicants do not need to work directly with young people already, but should have a genuine interest in exchange, access, learning, communication or public engagement.

We welcome applications from practitioners working across disciplines, including but not limited to visual art, moving image, writing, performance, sound, design, architecture, socially engaged practice, education, publishing, curating and artistic research.

Selection Criteria

• artistic quality and clarity of practice
• relevance to the residency theme
• interest in youth perspectives, access, language, inclusion or institutional change
• feasibility within the time, facilities and budget available
• openness to exchange, dialogue and collaborative contexts
• potential contribution to PTAB and the Nordic Youth Conference

Selection will also aim to support diversity of geography, background, practice and perspective.

How to apply Please complete the application form here. You will be asked to:

• Short statement of interest Maximum [500 words], describing why this residency is relevant to your practice and how you might engage with the theme.

• Initial area of enquiry Maximum [500 words], outlining what you might like to research, test, develop or share during the residency.

• Short biography Maximum [200 words].

• Portfolio / documentation Up to 6 pages or 6 links to relevant work.

Deadline: 17 June 2026, 23:59 CEST Applicants will be notified by the end of June

Access and care PRAKSIS is committed to creating a safe, inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for residents, participants and audiences. We recognise that access needs may be physical, cognitive, social, linguistic, financial or related to care responsibilities. Applicants are not required to disclose access needs in the application, but selected residents will be invited to discuss how PRAKSIS can support their participation within the practical limits of the programme.

The studio space at PRAKSIS is not wheelchair accessible, but should this be a need, PRAKSIS will seek alternative studio options.

Because this residency involves engagement with young people, residents will be expected to work in ways that are respectful, consent-based and age-appropriate. PRAKSIS will provide guidance and support for all activities involving PTAB participants.

About PRAKSIS PRAKSIS is a not-for-profit centre for art, research and learning based in Oslo. Its activity fosters creative practice and discourse through exchange. Since 2015, PRAKSIS has developed residencies, youth programmes, peer-learning formats, publications, exhibitions, workshops and public events that connect artists, researchers, institutions and wider publics.

About Opening Doors Opening Doors: Youth Evidence for Cultural Access is a transnational youth project led by PRAKSIS with Index in Stockholm and PUBLICS in Helsinki. The project develops a Youth Cultural Access Observatory in which young people research how cultural institutions communicate, welcome and involve young audiences. Through site visits, interviews, workshops, youth-led outputs and public events, the project produces evidence and tools to support more inclusive cultural practice.

The residency is funded by The Nordic Culture Point. Opening Doors is co-funded by the European Union via the Erasmus+ Youth programme.

ISVC Website: https://cicamuseum.com/isvc

Exhibition: “Visual Culture 2026” September 9–27, 2026 CICA Museum, Korea

International Symposium for Visual Culture (ISVC) 2026 September 19–20, 2026 The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center Visual and Performing Arts Department Montgomery College

Visual Culture 2026 Popup Show September 19–20, 2026 Maze Gallery The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center Visual and Performing Arts Department Montgomery College**

We invite artists, scholars, and researchers from around the world to participate in the International Symposium for Visual Culture & Exhibition 2026.

The symposium brings together a global community of artists, researchers, and academics in vibrant downtown Silver Spring, adjacent to Washington, DC, USA. The symposium and popup show will be hosted by Montgomery College, while the international exhibition will take place at the CICA Museum in Korea. These events are organized in collaboration with the CICA Museum and the Visual and Performing Arts Department of Montgomery College, Takoma Park/Silver Spring.

ISVC serves as an international platform for diverse and critical perspectives on visual culture. Through this program, we aim to build a global network of researchers, artists, and creators and audiences of visual culture, fostering critical discourse and a deeper understanding of visual culture worldwide.

Participating artists and researchers will be featured in the publication New Media Art 2027, to be released in full-color paperback in December 2026 by CICA Press. Contributions may include English texts (e.g., interviews, essays, poetry), drawings, and images introducing the artist’s work.

Categories & Keywords:

Art and Capitalism Art, Technology, and Culture New Media Art Mass Culture Postmodernism Globalism Critical Studies Nationalism and Visual Culture Race and Identity in Art & Culture Feminist Studies on Visual Culture Art & Culture in a Global Pandemic Digital Culture and Social Media Digital Humanism Artificial Intelligence and Humanism Algorithmic Bias & Visual Culture Data Aesthetics Post-Human & Ecological Perspectives Post-humanism Environmental Issues and Culture Bio Art & Post-Nature Culture Global Mobility & Diaspora Visualities Archival Art Digital Nomad Immersive Media & Presence

[Symposium] International Symposium for Visual Culture (ISVC) 2026

The symposium will be held at the Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation Arts Center, Montgomery College, Silver Spring, on September 19–20, 2026.

Each accepted presenter will have the opportunity to discuss their work with peers. All presenters must register upon acceptance and deliver a presentation or performance during their assigned session.

We welcome proposals for paper presentations, workshops, experimental sessions, and artistic performances.

Each presenter (or presenting team) will receive three complimentary general admission tickets to ISVC 2026 to invite guests. Additional tickets will be available for purchase on the ISVC website.

The symposium will be held onsite, and presenters are required to attend in person and present onsite. Online presentations are permitted only for presenters who have previously applied for online sessions; applications for online sessions are now closed.

• Montgomery College students will receive a free guest pass to the symposium, while faculty and staff are eligible for a 51% discount on registration as presenters or guests. For more information, please contact us.

[Exhibition] “Visual Culture 2026” at the CICA Museum

The international exhibition “Visual Culture 2026” will be held at the CICA Museum from September 9 to 27, 2026. Each artist may exhibit up to two works. Participation is optional.

Installation Guidelines

– Photographs & 2D Digital Art

Selected works will be printed in 10×15 or 10×10 inches, framed, and installed by museum curators and assistants. Larger sizes may be available upon request; additional fees may apply.

– Video & Interactive Art

The museum will provide projectors and DVD/DIVX players. Multiple single-channel works may be screened on a shared projector. If your work requires exclusive screening or more than two projectors/monitors, please indicate this in your submission email. Additional fees may apply.

– Physical Works & Installation Art

Artists are responsible for shipping and delivery costs to and from the CICA Museum. Two-dimensional works must not exceed 39 inches (1 m) on the longest side. Installation works must not exceed 39×39×79 inches (1×1×2 m, W×L×H). Wall-mounted works must not exceed 10 kg. Our curators and staff will install framed works, paintings, and sculptures. Additional fees may apply if the artist requests our team to install installation art or works that require specific installation instructions. Please let us know if you are interested in exhibiting works that exceed the size/weight limits or if you would like to request the installation of installation art.

[Exhibition] Visual Culture 2026 Popup Show at Maze Gallery

Presenters may bring one work for the popup show at Montgomery College, open during the symposium (September 19–20, 2026). Participation is optional.

Artists are responsible for delivering, installing, and removing their artworks. Size and weight limitations are the same as above.

The college may provide monitors for video works; however, availability may be limited. We will coordinate with artists regarding space and equipment after final selection.

Timeline June 19, 2026 — Submission Deadline June 25 – July 1, 2026 — Presenter Registration September 9 – 27, 2026 — Exhibition at CICA Museum September 18, 2026 — Installation Day (Popup Show), Cafritz Foundation Arts Center September 19–20, 2026 — Symposium at Cafritz Foundation Arts Center September 20, 2026 — ISVC Party 4-7 at Cafritz Foundation Arts Center September 20, 2026, 7–8 PM (tentative) — Dismantling, Cafritz Foundation Arts Center December 15, 2026 — Publication Release ***All dates are subject to change.

How to Submit

– Email subject line: Submission: Visual Culture 2026 – Presenter’s Name

– Please send the following materials to: submission@cicamuseum.com

Required materials: – Short bio – Abstract for the presentation (150–300 words, DOC or PDF) – (Optional) Artwork proposal (DOC or PDF, up to 1,200 words; max. 10 images and 3 video links) to support your presentation

Please indicate your field of specialization in your submission.

** Field of Specialization** – Archaeology – Architecture – Art Education – Art History – Art Studio – Cultural Studies – Graphic Design – Museum Studies – Other

• Selected participants must complete registration to confirm their participation.

• Registration details: http://cicamuseum.com/isvc/registration/

• For inquiries, please visit: http://cicamuseum.com/contact/

We look forward to the participation of creative and critical artists and researchers from around the world.

**ABOUT: ** Fundación Casa Wabi and ArtReview are pleased to announce the ninth iteration of our open-call residency prize for three artists interested in cultural cross-fertilization and wishing to enter into a creative dialogue with members of one of the communities around Casa Wabi in Puerto Escondido, Oaxaca (México).

Fundación Casa Wabi is a non-profit organization established in 2014 with the aim of promoting social development and international cultural exchange through the arts. The name Casa Wabi originates in wabi sabi, the Japanese aesthetic worldview that seeks wisdom and beauty in simplicity, imperfection, and the transience of nature. Our residency, exhibition, and other programs seek to create social connections with reciprocal, mutually beneficial cultural cross-pollination as their goal.

Casa Wabi is located on the Pacific coast 30 minutes north of Puerto Escondido airport. Situated right on the beach, the main facility was designed by the Japanese architect Tadao Ando at the invitation of founder, Mexican artist Bosco Sodi. Facilities include an open-air, multipurpose palapa, six independent bungalows, six open ,and two closed, studios, and various other work areas that collectively create the ideal setting in which to recharge one’s energy amongst other artists.

Over more than a decade since its opening, the Foundation has continued to expand its 65-acre grounds through significant architectural and artistic contributions, including permanent installations by established artists and pavilions designed by leading contemporary architects.

For more information about the residency program, including a selection of successful community projects, please visit the completely revised and updated residency section of our website.

Who can apply?

Applications are welcome from all artists from any discipline, regardless of background, age, nationality, or stage of career.

Collaborative applications are welcome; however collectives must consist of no more than two members. Applicants must demonstrate an established history of working collaboratively as an integral part of their practice.

When will the residency be?

Residencies will take place in 2027, with specific dates to be coordinated between the selected artists and Casa Wabi.

How long is the residency?

The residency lasts approximately five to six weeks, depending on the selected period. Once selected, residents will coordinate with the Casa Wabi team to determine the most suitable dates for their stay in 2027. Residencies are scheduled within specific timeframes and take place alongside other artists, so participants are expected to be present for the full agreed period.

Are there any specific requirements for the residency?

Every resident is required to propose, develop, and carry out a community project during the residency period. These projects are approached through a reciprocal exchange with the local community. Please visit our website for a comprehensive overview of how these work. Please note that the proposed project may be refined or adjusted following selection, in collaboration with Casa Wabi’s team.

Casa Wabi is not a production-based residency; however, residents are provided with access to a studio space throughout their stay. At the end of the residency, all participants are asked to leave what we call a “Log” or “Bitácora”—a piece that reflects their time spent there. This becomes part of Casa Wabi’s archive and can take any form, such as a video, song, photograph, painting, sculpture, or any work that represents both their practice and their time during the residency.