S+T+ARTS AQUA MOTION is a unique interdisciplinary residency programme focused on the future of water in Europe. At a time when water scarcity, pollution, climate change, and biodiversity loss are reshaping societies and ecosystems, AQUA MOTION supports artistic experimentation that engages with these challenges through collaboration with scientists, technologists, local communities, and water experts.This Call for Artists seeks 25 artists to participate in a 9-month Residency, followed by a 4-month Scale-Up programme, hosted across four European regions: Portugal, Italy, Austria and the Netherlands.

Open to artists of any discipline and any nationality able to travel to the country hosting the Residency with at least 5 years of artistic practice and a documented portfolio. 

The grant includes a EUR 40,000 budget per artist residency, covering artist fees, costs associated with participation in exhibitions and public events, and other relevant expenses necessary for the successful implementation of the residency (including production of artworks or prototypes); Access to specialised resources, technological infrastructure, and facilities provided by the residency host institutions; Participation in an individualised Mentoring Programme; Opportunities to present artistic outcomes at prominent international exhibitions and events, including potential participation at a conference at the Ars Electronica Festival, Venice Biennale, Brussels-based pop-up events, and other high-visibility events.

For further information please visit: starts.eu

KONTAKT

Ars Electronica Linz GmbH & Co KG
Ars-Electronica-Straße 1
4040 Linz, Austria
Tel.: +43 732 7272 0
Mail (technical questions):
Zalán Szcsotka
aquamotion(at)proprogressione.com
Patricia Carvalho (general inquiries): patricia.carvalho(at)inova.business  

Deadline: June 13, 2025, 23:59 CEST