OASis Residency: Artistic Intelligence – Nature and Technology

OASis Residency Open Call for Artistic Intelligence: Nature and Technology Organizer Information The Association for Culture and Education KIBLA (ACE KIBLA) is a national and international non-governmental institution based in Maribor, Slovenia, working across art, research, culture, media, technology, education, and creative industries. Founded as Multimedia Center KIBLA in 1996, the organization celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2026. KIBLA emphasizes interdisciplinary, intermedia, and multimedia practices and operates several artistic and exhibition spaces in Maribor, including Multimedia Center KIBLA, artKIT, and KIBLA PORTAL. The residency is part of OASis – Open Art Spaces in Synergy, a European network of creative spaces co-funded by the European Union’s Creative Europe programme. Title & Description OASis Residency Open Call for Artistic Intelligence: Nature and Technology OASis Residency: Artistic Intelligence – Nature and Technology invites artists, researchers, and interdisciplinary practitioners to explore the relationship between nature and technology through artistic research and production. The residency focuses on the relationship between analog and digital approaches, including Artificial Intelligence, AR, VR, MR, XR, interactive media, sound, vision, and cultural and natural heritage. Participants are encouraged to respond to the local context of Maribor and its surrounding region, addressing themes such as ecology, energy, history, society, and possible futures. Artists may develop individual or collaborative projects and are encouraged to engage with local communities and audiences through sensory, interactive, participatory, or interdisciplinary approaches. Categories Visual and Fine Art Digital and New Media Art Audio-Visual Art Performance and Theatre Music Literature Interdisciplinary and Media Art Artistic Research Community-Based and Participatory Practices AR/VR/MR/XR and Interactive Art Artificial Intelligence and Technology-Based Art Eligibility The open call is international, but applicants must reside in an EU Member State or a country eligible under the Creative Europe programme. The organizers are seeking 2 artists, researchers, and interdisciplinary practitioners whose practices demonstrate strong artistic quality, originality, and relevance to the residency theme. Program Benefits & Awards €1,300 gross artist fee Travel budget of up to €300 Accommodation in Maribor, private or shared Access to studio and workspaces Curatorial support throughout the residency Materials and production support, subject to prior agreement Opportunities to work with local communities and explore Maribor’s cultural and natural heritage Access to KIBLA’s interdisciplinary environment and, where relevant, facilities associated with KIBLA2LAB, including 3D scanning, photogrammetry, XR equipment, and interactive installation technologies Application Fee None How to Apply? Applicants must submit their materials by email to [email protected]. Key Dates Application Deadline: 19 October 2026 Results announced by: 26 October 2026 Residency: 19–27 November 2026 Shortlisted applicants may be invited to a brief online interview. Location Maribor, Slovenia Additional Details Proposals should address Maribor’s people and society, demonstrate artistic originality in relation to the local context, have potential for research-driven development, and show strong artistic quality and uniqueness. Applicants should also demonstrate a willingness to collaborate with local communities. KIBLA encourages approaches that move between analog and digital forms and connect technology with the region’s natural and cultural heritage. Website Link: http://www.kibla.org/en/coproductions-and-international-cooperation/current-projects/oasis/dogodki/open-call-for-artists-2026/ Share this opportunity: Leave a Comment Opportunity Details Showing Visit Official Website Add to Calendar Start Date 2026/09/07 Deadline 2026/10/19 Location Slovenia Entry Fee Free Participate Fee Free Category Ai Art Digital Interdisciplinary arts Literature Performance Research Residency Sound / Music Theatre Visual Arts Type Residency Accommodation Curatorial Production budget Stipend Studio Travel costs Eligibility International Sign in to save bookmarks. Related Opportunities You might also love these Opportunities TA Residency Accommodation Award/Prize Biennial Competition living costs Travel costs Fee: 10€ Textile Art Biennial BIEN 2027 Open Call Organizer Information BIEN — the Textile Art Biennial — is organized by the Carnica Institute, a cultural non-governmental organization based in Kranj, Slovenia, established in 2010. The Institute manages cultural public infrastructure, organizes cultural and artistic events, and develops cultural strategies connecting communities, cultural operators, and local government, with support from European, national, and local […] Craft Fiber/Textile Art Mixed Media +2 more Slovenia Closes Dec 21 Details