The Goethe Institut Studio Quantum Residency Programme 2024 for artists worldwide (Fully Funded)

Application Deadline: February 11, 2024

Applications are now open for the 2024 Goethe Institut Studio Quantum residency programme. A new international events and artist-in-residence programme from the Goethe-Institut, exploring emerging quantum technologies through the lens of art.

The Studio Quantum residency programme and accompanying event series will connect artists and audiences with partners in technology, culture, science and education to foster an open dialogue on the topic of quantum technologies and the arts. 

Studio Quantum builds on the success of the “Living in a Quantum State” project, which through events in Dublin, Berlin, London, Beijing and San Francisco, engaged audiences in conversations around the future impact of quantum technologies. 

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.

Requirements

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+)   

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.

All residencies will be two months in length.  Applicants must be willing to travel for a minimum of 4-8 weeks as part of this programme.  Each location will provide a unique network of project partners. Please see below:  

JUNE – JULY 2024

SEPTEMBER – DECEMBER 2024

As part of their residency, artists will be invited to take part in a tutorial comprised of two weekly sessions over a period of eight weeks. Experts from around the world in both the cultural sector and the field of quantum technologies will present at the tutorial.  

In addition to the tutorial, artists should be willing to independently arrange meetings or calls with the experts in technology, research and cultural organisations throughout their residency time. Where possible, the Goethe-Institut will assist with contacts.   

Each artist will participate in one event organised by the Goethe-Institut during their residency time. (e.g. a talk, a presentation of preliminary work or approaches, participation at a local festival, an interview or networking event).    

A production budget of up to 3000 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.   

Application Process

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. 

   We 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. 

Please note:   

• Submitting a proposed production budget does not guarantee that all costs will be covered.   
• Location preferences will be taken into consideration but cannot be guaranteed.   
• All proposals should be original concepts and ideas

Timeline:

Please contact quantum@goethe.de if you have any questions about the application or nomination process.  

For More Information:

Visit the Official Webpage of the Goethe Institut Studio Quantum Residency Programme