They are looking for projects at the intersection of art and biology, particularly:

- Works that incorporate small living organisms (or their products) such as microbes, slime molds, fungus, moss, freshwater creatures, arthropods (especially ants and bees), and soil samples.

- Field biology projects that double as art projects

This project is oriented to experimenting with new media; we are avoiding standard 2D media such as painting, drawing, and illustration.

Timing options:

1. One - two week onsite residency
-  Studio and sleeping accommodations available

2. Extended part-time residency 
- Flexible schedule for a longer term project
- No onsite accommodations or studio space

Unlike the Ponder residency, it is expected that you will complete a project that will have documentation that can be presented online. However, it is also understood that experiments may fail!

Examples of similar projects :

Kombucha scobys
Winogradsky columns
Soil chromatograms
Terraria (or other habitats) created with both aesthetics and biological viability in mind 
Caddis fly larvae - Duprat
Snail print
Microscopic stop motion animation

Bio-Art Residency includes

• 1-2 week creative residencies from April - Mid Oct, with the option for on-site accommodations in our Creekside Caravan

• Use of indoor studio, outdoor nature library, bathroom, kitchenette,  treehouse, Book Shed, woven willow den, and on-site equipment.

• The use of 4.5 acres of private property without the worry or concern of projects being disturbed.

• This is a solitary residency with only one resident at a time.

• Before applying, please read our FAQs for important info.