About the Open Call

The 2027 Art/Sci Awarded Residency supports artists, scientists, and interdisciplinary practitioners whose work engages with environmental themes and promotes dialogue around ecological and societal change. The program emphasizes cross-disciplinary exchange, encouraging participants to explore new ways of thinking through collaboration, research, and creative practice. Residents are immersed in a remote natural setting that serves as both studio and subject. Selected participants join a cohort of 6–10 residents and are given time and space to focus on self-directed projects that connect art, science, and the environment.

Requirements

Eligibility: Open to artists and scientists worldwide (18+) Both emerging and established practitioners may apply Must demonstrate alignment with PLAYA’s mission and environmental focus Accepted Disciplines: Visual arts Writing / literary arts Music & sound Performance New media / interdisciplinary practices Scientific research / naturalists / environmental practitioners Project Requirement: Applicants must propose a project or process that: Engages art + science dialogue Benefits from the specific landscape and environment of PLAYA Encourages environmental awareness or positive change Work Samples (by discipline): Visual artists: 10–15 images Musicians/sound: 3–5 recordings (max 15 mins total) Performing artists: 3–5 video clips (max 15 mins total) Writers: 3–5 samples (max 10 pages total) Interdisciplinary: mixed media (max combined 15 items/minutes/pages) Scientific applicants: up to 10 pages of research material Additional Materials: Project proposal and written responses Two references required Submission Platform: Applications submitted via SlideRoom only No email or postal submissions accepted