Call for applications for two one-month residential scholarships covering the accommodation costs on the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore, Venice. The scholarships are intended for experienced digital artists and creatives of any artistic language or expressive medium, of all ages, nationalities, and backgrounds.
deadline
2 March 2025 (applications must be uploaded by 11:59 pm CET)
RESIDENCY PERIOD
April – November 2025
The two scholarships are aimed at artists and creatives interested in exploring the potential of new technologies for the enhancement and enjoyment of digital cultural heritage, with experience or sensitivity towards the use of digital tools and techniques related to visual design, multimedia storytelling, or technological innovation.
This project fits within the multidisciplinary context of the Fondazione Giorgio Cini and aims to creatively reuse digital data from the digitisation of the Foundation’s collections. The goal is to foster new dialogues between artists and the Digital Centre team, encouraging interaction between art, new technologies, and science, and promoting the cross-pollination of languages.
Applicants must present a research project focused on the use of data from completed or ongoing digitisation campaigns or on topics addressed within the ARCHiVe Online Academy training programme.
Information about ARCHiVe, projects, and available technologies
Access to the digital archives of Fondaizone Giorgio Cini
Access to the Digital Library of Fondazione Giorgio Cini
Information about ARCHiVe Online Academy
The two scholarships dedicated to the D.A.I.R. Digital Artist in Residence project grant access to the digitisation laboratory and shared use, alongside Fondazione Giorgio Cini staff, of all technological equipment and IT resources (hardware and software) at the Digital Centre ARCHiVe during the residency period.
The Residence, located within the park of the Island of San Giorgio Maggiore in Venice, can accommodate up to 90 scholars at once in single or double rooms. The Residence is equipped with reception services, security, cleaning, and self-service laundry facilities. Common areas such as the living room, music room, fitness area, and terrace are open to all guests to encourage social interaction and the exchange of ideas.
Selected scholarship holders may access the Fondazione Giorgio Cini’s Libraries and Photo Library upon request. These facilities specialise in art history, Venetian history, literature, music, dance, theatre, ancient books, and comparative civilisations and spirituality. All libraries offer Wi-Fi access.
Scholars are welcome to attend the cultural initiatives (seminars, conferences, concerts, exhibitions) organised by the Fondazione Giorgio Cini.
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