Call for Submissions: Arts and Sciences Residency Program 2025 for visual artists in Belgium

The internationally recognized organization KIKK Galaxy, which promotes digital and creative cultures at the intersection of art, science, technology, and society, along with its Creative Hub, TRAKK, and the Antoine Thomas Astronomical Observatory of the University of Namur, is launching the Arts and Sciences Residency Program focused on astronomy. This program is open to two visual artists or art collectives (one international and one from the Wallonia-Brussels Federation). Artists will receive a €5,000 grant to develop a new media art or art and science project on astronomy, with curatorial and scientific support. Using AI, expanded light spectrum analysis, sound, and data-driven visuals, artists are required to create immersive experiences and innovative projects. Artists will engage with astrophysicists and researchers to explore new ways of visualizing and questioning the universe.

KIKK is an international non-profit organization, dedicated to digital and creative cultures, that has held an annual festival in Namur, Belgium, since 2011. The festival explores the intersections of art, science, and technology, offering a diverse program that includes conferences, workshops, exhibitions, and performances.
TRAKK serves as Namur's Creative Hub and Fab Lab, providing resources and space for innovation and collaboration. UNamur's Astronomical Observatory offers a unique setting where scientific exploration meets artistic imagination, equipped with telescopes that enable observation of celestial bodies. Le Delta is the cultural center of the Province of Namur, offering various cultural amenities.