tekhnē is a collaborative project in which six European organisations aim to explore the emancipatory potential of technology in music and sound art. By engaging critically and creatively with technology, and by putting the focus on the user rather than the developer, technologies and methodologies can be demystified and lead to more autonomous mindsets towards the tools around us.
For its research residencies, tekhnē welcomes artists, researchers, art educators and cultural workers working with and around autonomous and experimental approaches to technology, and reflections about what can be considered technology. The research residencies are considered space to explore a particular line of research, without the need to produce a concrete, final project.
Research residencies are hosted by one of three organisations, and applicants are encouraged to consider the specific expertise and conditions of each. Residency lengths vary between two and six weeks, between December 2023 and December 2024. Travel (within Europe), as well as accommodation and either a fee or per diem are provided. Residents will have the possibility to present their work and/or lead a workshop if desired.
GMEA offers two residencies of two weeks in 2024 in Albi, France. A per diem of 30€/day as well as technical and research support is offered.
TRAFO offers one residency of three weeks in December 2023 in Szczecin, Poland. A fee of 1000€ as well as technical and research support is offered. This residency specifically invites artists who would like to share their practice with the broader audience of Trafo contemporary art centre and students of the Academy of Arts.
Q-O2 offers six residencies of six weeks in 2024 in Brussels, Belgium. A per diem of 25€/day as well as technical and research support is offered.
