Interested in joining us in our next event, exhibition, or collaboration?
Do you exist in both the worlds of art and science? Does your artistic practice rely on science? Does your scientific practice rely on art?
You are just who we’re looking for! We would like to get to know you and your sci/art practice. You can apply to both specific calls or our general open call.
Her Story: Canadian Women Scientists
Her Story: Canadian Women Scientists will be a series of artist-created narrative videos in which local women scientists tell us stories of Canadian women who came before them in their field of study. Through these stories, we will also learn about the narrating scientists themselves. We are looking for several filmmakers to each create one ... Read moreHer Story: Canadian Women Scientists
Interstitial: Science Innovations by Canadian Women
Interstitial: Science Innovations by Canadian Women is an exhibition and events in the first two weeks of June 2018, showcasing 2D work by female artists featuring Canadian women in STEM – Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics. Our approach intends to challenge the public as to how they think of women in STEM and their work. ... Read moreInterstitial: Science Innovations by Canadian Women
Night Shift: Quantum Futures
Curiosity Collider has the pleasure of curating the April 5th 2018 edition of The Museum of Anthropology’s monthly Nightshift event. We will present “Quantum: Future Possibilities.” We will dive deep into the quantum realm, and the implications of potential future breakthroughs in that field. Through performances and art installations, we will expand our audiences understanding ... Read moreNight Shift: Quantum Futures
General Open Call for Artists/Scientists
Opportunities you may be eligible for through the open call:
- Spark: Emerging Collisions Between Art and Science, our large yearly group exhibition
- Smaller group exhibitions
- Speaker events
Eligibility:
- Your submitted materials must fit within our mandate.
- Your artwork should go beyond inspiration, and reflect focused study of scientific concepts.
- We welcome submissions from artists and scientists.
- Applications accepted from everywhere, however events are held in Vancouver, BC. At this time we are unable to cover travel expenses.
Other things to keep in mind:
- We pay artists CARFAC rate
- You can apply to both the open call and to any specific calls
- You are not pitching a specific show to us; we would like to learn about you and your work
- All submissions will be reviewed and considered. We will add you to our database of creators and contact you if we feel you are a great fit for any of our events.
In your submission package, include:
- A description (250 word max) about how your work combines/expresses a connection between art and science
- A bio (100 word max)
- A CV, max 3 pages
- Submit 5 – 10 images of your work, 72 dpi, 1024 pixels on the longest side, no larger than 1 MB each, with an image list, OR
Submit a link to a video up to 5 minutes to represent your work. - A link to your website
- Your name, address, email, and any other contact information.
If you have any questions about this call for submissions, contact us at submissions@curiositycollider.org.