Open Call for Residencies at Q-O2 workspace in Brussels in 2025

In 2025 Q-O2 offers two types of residencies for artists working in and with sound:

=> 7 thematic residencies of 6 weeks in the framework of the European collaboration tekhnē

=> 10 open research residencies of 4 weeks for artists working with sound in any field.

Details:

=> tekhne thematic residencies (6 weeks)

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.

Many moments of social and artistic change have been historically brought about by shifts in technology. Taking this as inspiration, the project seeks to contribute to the wider ongoing conversations around technology and sound cultures. The project aims for a balance between theoretical reflection and practical implementation, providing experiences to people who wish to interact in inventive ways with different types of technology. tekhnē aims to support a more inclusive field, and to use sound and music as a vehicle to this end.

We welcome artists, researchers, art educators and cultural workers working with autonomous and experimental approaches to technology, as well as questions about what can be considered technology. These residencies are a space to explore a line of research, without the need to produce a concrete, final project. We especially motivate practitioners interested in different models of education, and in finding ways to share their research outside the established publics for sound art and experimental music.

Q-O2 provides accommodation, working space and materials, technical and curatorial support, and the possibility to present a concert, workshop or artist talk.

For the tekhne residencies Q-O2 offers a per diem of 25€/day per residency, as well as travel costs within Europe.  

=> Open residencies (4 weeks)
This residency stream is open for artists, art workers and theorists working in and with sound. These residencies provide an open space for research and reflection at the Q-O2. Residencies can address any topic pertinent to the applicant’s practice and research, and are open to both international and local practitioners.
* Please note, these residencies are not directed toward production, nor are they suitable for artists principally seeking space to rehearse.

Q-O2 provides accommodation, working space and materials, technical and curatorial support, and the possibility to present a concert, workshop or artist talk. 

For international residents within the open residency stream, Q-O2 offers a per diem of 20€ and travel costs of max 200€ for international residents.
For local residents we offer support in finding funding, or a small financial support for artists who do not come with another stipend.

How to apply:

Please apply to one of these residency streams by sending one single pdf to info@q-o2.be  before September 15, 2024, mentioning “Residency25” and your name in the email subject. Please providing the following information:

=> Name and last name

=> Email address

=> A description of your project in no more than 500 words.

=> Artist bio of no more than 200 words.

=> Website, online portfolio or other link to your work.

=> Place of residence

=> Which call do you want to apply for? (tekhne or Open residency. Please select only one).

=> If you apply for the tekhne residency, please motivate how your research can contribute to the thematics of the project. More information can be found on the tekhne website (max 150 words).

Results will be announced mid October.
For any questions, please contact us at info@q-o2.be. 

The thematic call is organised in the framework of tekhnē, funded by the European Union. Views and opinions expressed are however those of the author(s) only and do not necessarily reflect those of the European Union or the European Education and Culture Executive Agency (EACEA). Neither the European Union nor EACEA can be held responsible for them.