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residency

how to apply

The spæs residency program is a unique opportunity designed to propel artistic and design research, experimentation, and the creation of ideas and methods that focus on the spatial aesthetics of sound.

We welcome artists, designers, practitioners, engineers, scholars, and researchers from all disciplines whose work intersects with sound and space. Contributing to the diverse emerging body of shared knowledge is at the heart of the spæs residency program. We therefore encourage residents to emphasize the creative process and experience over any final product, as well as reflect, document, and share their work publicly in some way.

what we offer

The residency is based in Berlin, Germany. As a resident, you will have access to professional mentoring, technical resources, and state-of-the-art 3D audio technologies in our spatial sound studios. Depending on the lab’s schedule during the residency, you will be invited to participate on communal activities, for example, to present your work during one of the lab’s listening sessions.

cost

We offer both standard and mini residencies. The standard residency is flexible in length and costs €980,00 per week. The micro residency is 3 days and costs €550. A technical introduction to the studio is included, as well as 1 hour/day of professional support for mentoring, consultation, training, methodological or technical advice. We can also arrange accommodation in one of our studios (€80/night). All prices include 19% VAT.

application

The application process is easy. The first step is to send us a short email with the following information:

  • summarize the plan for your spæs residency and explain in which way it relates to the lab’s main idea (max. 1.000 characters incl. spaces)
  • send us up to 5 links to your previous work relevant to your plans for the spæs residency
  • describe in detail the personal support you need beyond the technical introduction to the studio (max. 500 characters incl. spaces)
  • describe how your spæs residency would contribute to public knowledge (e.g., video, presentation, social media, blog post, etc.)
  • indicate the desired duration of your spæs residency and your preferred time frames
  • specify which studio you would like to work at
  • describe your funding situation for your envisioned spæs residency (max. 500 characters incl. spaces)

If your application is pre-selected, we may ask for additional information for final selection. If you have any questions, please contact us.

We look forward to receiving your application!