The INHABIT artist-in-residence program of the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics invites artists from the performing arts and music to collaborate with our team of scientists and researchers. The integration of artistic thinking and knowledge as reflective practices in their own right is an important dimension of the Institute’s mission. For this the presence of art and the inspiration and challenge of artistic practice are essential. The interaction between these different perspectives creates a productive space for artists and scientists to collaborate in.

  
For this reason, INHABIT invites artists to spend four months creating new work, or further developing an existing project, in a scientific research environment. Openness to the mission of the Institute and interest and readiness to work together with individual researchers or research groups are naturally preconditions. During the residency, the Institute will provide space, resources, and facilities for productive experimentation, dialogue, and collaboration.

  
Work developed during the residency will be presented in cooperation with various local arts institutions in the form of an exhibition, performance, concert, or other presentation, and complemented by discursive formats.

  
**About MPIEA**

Founded in 2013 and located in Frankfurt/Main, the Max Planck Institute for Empirical Aesthetics brings researchers from the humanities and the sciences together to investigate the field of aesthetics. This involves asking how and by whom art is appreciated, and which art, for which reasons, under which situational and historical circumstances, as well as analyzing the functions of aesthetic practices and preferences for individuals and societies. The MPIEA is currently the only research institution in the world that is dedicated solely to interdisciplinary research on aesthetic perception and evaluation. The MPIEA is one of 86 research institutions of the Max Planck Society, one of Europe’s leading organizations in the field of basic research. To learn more, please visit our website.

  
**Residency Periods and Deadlines:**

  
**INHABIT #13**

Residency period: September–December 2025

  
**INHABIT #14**

Residency period: March–June 2026

  
**INHABIT #15**

Residency period: September–December 2026

**What we offer:**

* Artist’s fee: 8,000 euros;
* Accommodation fee: 2,000 euros;
* Production budget depending on the project;
* Technical and administrative support for the realization of the final project.
* Travel costs to/from and in Frankfurt;
* Collaboration with scientists and researchers;
* Access to the Institute’s library, sound studio, and scientific facilities;
* Curatorial support during the residency.

INHABIT Artist Residency in Empirical Aesthetics

The Living Room Exhibitions is a queer-led curatorial collective and zine based in Chicago, IL. We aim to foster queer community and uplift artists. 

  
We are currently looking for visual artists to represent. If you believe you would be a good fit, please fill out our form and we will reach out to you with further information. 

Open Call for Artists/Representation

**OPEN CALLS!**

HERALBONY Co., Ltd. is pleased to announce the continuation of its international art award, the “**HERALBONY Art Prize 2025 Presented by Tokyo Tatemono｜Brillia**,” following the successful Art Prize 2024.

This award honors the remarkable talents of artists with disabilities.

**The sky is the limit. Break through the wall. Free your creativity.**

The **HERALBONY Art Prize** is an international art award established in 2024 to provide a platform for artists with disabilities from around the world, regardless of their professional status, age, or nationality, to showcase their creative power and support the blossoming of their careers.The prize includes a **Grand Prize** and **Jury Awards** selected by professionals such as curators and gallery directors, as well as **Corporate Awards** sponsored by companies that align with HERALBONY's vision of reshaping the image of "disability and art." The exhibition of award-winning works will present unique creations expressed through diverse materials, techniques, and styles, delivering the power of expression to a wide audience.

P**revious Edition**

The inaugural HERALBONY Art Prize 2024 received entries from 924 artists across 28 countries and regions, including Japan, with a total of 1,973 artworks submitted. The exhibition held in Tokyo showcased 62 works, including the Grand Prize and other award winners, as well as the 58 finalists who advanced to the final round of judging, and attracted over 10,000 visitors.

We look forward to receiving your applications!

Kind regards,

HERALBONY Art Prize Office, HERALBONY Co., Ltd.

prize@heralbony.com

**About us:**

**HERALBONY Co., Ltd.（ https://www.heralbony.jp/en/about）**

HERALBONY is a company working with artists with intellectual disabilities, transforming their artworks into fashion and interior products that enrich people's lifestyles.

**First Round Winners:**

* First round winners are asked to ship their original artworks for Second-Round judging. The winners will be contacted about the shipping details.
* Shipment is accepted between mid-February and mid-March 2025
* Shipping Destination: Tokyo, Japan
* **Shipping cost to Tokyo is to be borne by the applicant.**

**2nd Round Winners:**

* The winning works (Grand Prize, Corporate Prizes, Jury Prizes), as well as works by finalists, will be featured in an exhibition to be held in Tokyo.
* The exhibition period is scheduled between late May to mid-June 2025.
* **Return shipping costs will be covered by the organizer.**

**Awards and Prizes**

* Grand Prize (1 recipient): JPY 3 million
* Jury Prize (1 recipient per juror): JPY 300,000
* Corporate Prize (1 recipient per sponsoring company)

HERALBONY Art Prize 2025 

Creative Philadelphia (formerly the City of Philadelphia’s Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy) and the Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander Statue Committee (Committee) announce a public art competition to commission a statue honoring the life and legacy of Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander, a pioneering African American civil rights activist and native Philadelphian who broke barriers in academia, economics and law, and fought to protect the civil rights of underserved communities. The statue will be installed in Thomas Paine Plaza at Philadelphia’s Municipal Services Building. 

The Selection Committee is comprised of members with connections to Alexander’s work and legacy, including family of Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander, civil rights organizations, black professional member organizations, community organizations, educational institutions, sorority, law and economics organizations, arts and design professionals, City agencies, City Council and Creative Philadelphia.

This is a two-part competition consisting of **Part 1: Submission of Qualifications** and **Part 2: Finalist** **Proposals**. In Part 1, all interested artists or artist teams are invited to respond to this Call by submitting an application detailing their **qualifications ONLY**. Applicants will be narrowed into a smaller group of the five (5) best qualified Finalists who will move on to Part 2 where design proposals will be requested. **No design proposals are requested at this time**. 

Public input and participation will ensure the voices of Philadelphians are reflected in the development of the statue, including an opportunity for Finalist artists to present their proposed statue designs to the public and receive feedback. Public feedback will be one of the factors that will inform the Committee’s selection of the winning artist and design.

Artwork displayed in Philadelphia.

  
A total budget of $700,000 has been allocated for this public art commission. This sum is inclusive of all artist(s) fees, renderings, research, insurance, engineering, fabrication, foundations, installation, site construction, travel, and all other project-related expenses.

  
The five Finalists will each receive a $3,000 stipend to develop a thorough design proposal for the Dr. Sadie T.M. Alexander statue and will submit their design proposals by the due date in the timeline below. The stipend should cover the costs of producing a written and visual proposal including images, models, renderings, or other materials. 

Call For Artists: Dr. Sadie Tanner Mossell Alexander Statue

This grant aims to support projects that will enhance further understanding of Japanese arts and culture. Successful candidates may be granted up to $5,000\. The Japan Foundation Los Angeles handles Arts and Culture grants for the 13 states west of the Rocky Mountains. These include **Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, Hawaii, Idaho, Montana, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Utah, Washington, and Wyoming.**

  
The Japan Foundation New York handles applications for the remaining states that are east of the Rocky Mountains along with Japanese Studies Grants. Please visit New York office website for additional information.

Successful candidates may be granted up to **$5,000**.

  
**Grant Coverage:**

  
 1\. Publicity fees

 2\. Printing costs of programs, flyers, and brochures

 3\. Honoraria for artists and lecturers

 4\. Travel Expenses for artists and lecturers, including per diem and accommodation expenses

 5\. Shipping cost of films, exhibits and other materials related to the proposed event

 6\. Facility fee

  
 The grant will be paid in the form of reimbursement for the preceding expenses. The award money will be remitted upon receipt of the final report and proofs of payment.
  
  

JFLA Mini Grant For Japanese Arts & Culture Program

**The Accelerate Fellowship is a year-long program that gives mid-level disabled screenwriters $40,000 in funding, and the bespoke mentorship, industry connections, and community they need to become industry-leading creators.**

  
We started Inevitable Foundation’s Accelerate Fellowship to empower mid-level disabled screenwriters to develop and sell their own content. Disabled people make up more than 20% of the U.S. population but represent less than 1% of writers working in the industry today.

  
The Accelerate Fellowship is a 12-month program, focused half on writing skills and half on business skills. As an AccelerateFellow, you can expect 3-5 hours per week of writing workshops, personal check-ins, and conversations with industry leaders, as well as a bi-weekly submission deadline for new writing. You may also have sessions or follow-up work from professional development opportunities.

  
The goal of the Accelerate Fellowship is to help you get more professional work as a screenwriter (both development and staffing), so we’ll never ask you to turn down opportunities. However, to ensure the impact of the program, we do ask applicants to make sure they maintain enough time to commit fully to all the Fellowship entails.

  
The Accelerate Fellowship is exclusively supported by Netflix.

**Unrestricted Funding**

Fellows receive a $35,000 cash grant, which is meant to cover more than six months of living expenses, and an additional $5,000 to cover professional development expenses during the program. The money is unrestricted— Fellows can use it to cover living expenses and other project-related fees—which is intended to give them the time and space to further develop their projects.

  
**Conversations & Workshops** 

Weekly conversations with leading showrunners, writers, producers and creative executives help Fellows get bespoke advice and build new connections.

  
**Bespoke mentorship**

Ongoing writing workshops and check-ins with the Inevitable team allow Fellows to sharpen their writing and pitching skills.

  
**Networking and Job Opportunities**

Our personalized Concierge service links Fellows with Showrunners and Creative Executives for development and staffing opportunities.

  
**Community of Peers**

Connecting with other disabled screenwriters both inside and outside of the Fellowship program will build a supportive community that will stay with Fellows as they grow.

The Accelerate Fellowship

We support responsive, political artworks in public space with decisions made on applications in a week. 

  
We value work which...

  
* Starts a conversation ​
* Can startle people with a new point of view
* Makes audiences think more deeply
* Strives to make an impact
* Respects difference
* ​Has a spirit of openness and accessibility at its core.
* Is representative

  
ARTCRY is an open fund, you can apply on any topic at any time. We have two areas of interest. We are particularly interested in funding: 

  
1\. Transparency and accountability in our democracy: Art that engages with our political systems (local & national). 

  
​2\. Fight for human rights and equality: Especially art that engages with the UK’s Immigration and Asylum systems. 

At ARTCRY we raise all the money we grant out, we don't have a large pot. So we want to see applications which are tightly focused around need. You can apply for any amount of money. Do you need £50 to buy paint? £200 to hire a van? We want you to apply for what you need. 

  
**​Our standard maximum grant amount is up to £2,500 (including VAT).** 

  
​NEW: We currently have ONE grant of £5,000 (including VAT) available to apply for currently for an exceptional application addressing one of our areas of focus. 

ArtCry Funding for responsive, political artworks

Artistic residencies should stimulate peer-to-peer exchange of ideas, experience and artistic skills, and provide participants with the opportunity to meet, interact and work together in a culturally diverse and inspiring environment. By fostering cultural mobility and cooperation, the awarded artistic residencies will stimulate regional partnerships as well as quality co-production of multicultural contents, which in the long run will enrich intercultural dialogue and creativity in the WBs region. 

  
Residencies will equip participants with knowledge and skills on how to create artistic expressions using multimedia tools and how to access the WBs and EU markets. Artistic residencies will also envisage workshops and talks with speakers from the WBs on various topics, including the professional status of artists and the improvement of their economic and social working conditions in light of the specific WBs context. 

  
Active participation in any of the above exchanges should promote Western Balkans’ participation in regional and international events and improve mobility of designated stakeholders within Western Balkans and between Western Balkans and the European Countries. Attendance to such events will enable the creation of linkages and the use of various tools for improvement of their area of interest and expertise. 

Grants up to 3,750.00 EUR are available. Total amount available under this Open Call: 250,000.00 EUR.

Culture and Creativity for the Western Balkans

**FutureTense** strives to foster collaboration and intellectual exchange within the realm of new media arts. Since its inception in 2019, FutureTense has served as a non-profit platform dedicated to bringing arts, design, and technology to the public. Our primary focus is on curating and nurturing artists and creative practitioners who harness the transformative power of art and technology. By actively promoting new media arts, we aim to inspire creativity and engage communities in the emerging possibilities of the future. The **FutureTense Awards** specifically target professionally trained students in arts and creative disciplines, providing them with opportunities to expand their networks and gain global exposure for their talents. Together, we cultivate a vibrant ecosystem that embraces innovation and artistic excellence.

  
**Theme: How would you "Define Safe"?**

  
FutureTense Awards 3rd Edition is inviting creative interpretations on the theme of "**Define Safe**" across different dimensions. Artists are encouraged to explore one of the following themes and submit their work:

  
**1\. Define Safe for “Humans”:**

Illustrate what safety means for humans. Your artwork can depict physical, emotional, psychological, or societal aspects of human safety. Consider how environments, relationships, and systems contribute to a safe existence for individuals and communities.

  
**2\. Define Safe for “Environment”:**

Create a piece that represents the safety of our environment. Show practices and principles that protect ecosystems, biodiversity, and natural resources. Highlight measures that prevent environmental degradation and promote sustainability.

  
**3\. Define Safe for “A.I.”:**

Depict what safety means in the context of artificial intelligence. Explore themes such as ethical AI, transparency, reliability, and security. Consider how AI can be designed and implemented to align with human values and operate safely within society.

  
**4\. Define Safe for “Mind”:**

“心安” translates to "peace of mind" or "inner peace." Capture the essence of achieving “心安” through your art. Reflect on cultural, philosophical, spiritual, and personal interpretations of inner tranquility and how individuals can find peace amidst life’s challenges.

  
\*Note: The phrase “此心安處是吾鄉” translates to "Where my heart is at peace, there is my home," comes from 蘇軾 (Su Shi)'s poem “定風波‧南海歸贈王定國侍人寓娘” written during his exile, the poem reflects Su Shi's contemplations on life and inner peace. The phrase emphasizes that true belonging is found within oneself rather than in a specific place. The line captures the essence of finding comfort and contentment, no matter the external circumstances. 

**Media Art Award:** This award focuses on the works that are difficult to evaluate by conventional standards, as well as those with any new forms of expression that have the potential to be revered as works of art in the future. Types of artwork include:

* Experiential Installation
* Immersive and Interactive Art Installation
* Robotics, Kinetic Art, Cyborg Art and Biotechnology
* 3D Printing, Digital Fabrication and IoT Device Art
* Light/Sound/Generative Sculpture
* Performative Installation

**Prize:**

* Up to HKD 15,000 for Artwork Production (up to HKD 5,000 for Artwork Production for honourable mentions)
* Exhibition Opportunity and Exposure
* Award Trophy and Artwork Production Assistance

  
**Digital Art Award:** This award accepts any genre as long as the works present an original digital expression which can be viewed, carried out, operated, and/or recorded digitally. Types of artwork include but not limited to:

* Artificial Intelligence (AI), Deep Learning
* Extended Reality (XR) includes: Augmented Reality (AR),
* Virtual Reality (VR), and Mixed Reality (MR)
* Blockchain Based and Crypto Art
* Metaverse
* Audio-Visual Performance
* Software Art
* Net, Mobile Art and Video Games
* Sound Art and Graphical Notation
* Generative Art and Procedural Animation
* Virtual and Digital Community

**Prize:**

* Up to HKD 15,000 for Artwork Production (up to HKD 5,000 for Artwork Production for honourable mentions)
* Exhibition Opportunity and Exposure
* Award Trophy and Artwork Production Assistance

  
There is also a **Best Popularity Award** (up to HKD 10,000 for Artwork Production) and **Present Prize** (HKD 15,000 for Artwork Production).

FutureTense Awards 2024

This year, Fumetto is collecting stories on the topic of wealth under the title "RICH": What does wealth look like? Who is rich? And when? We don't talk about money. But: what we can't talk about, we should draw! Or is it not about money at all? But about health, love and time? Are it quiet, small moments that contain the wealth of an entire universe, or is it a wealth of experiences and emotions that ultimately counts?

  
We are looking forward to a rich harvest from the pens, pencils and brushes of artists from near and far, to a cornucopia of comics and a glittering and sparkling exhibition at the next Fumetto Comic Festival from April 5th to 13th, 2025!

Exhibition: Fumetto Comic Festival Lucerne 5.–13\. April 2025

  
Fumetto awards three prizes per category, as well as one prize for the best scenario from among all nominations. In category 1, cash prizes of CHF 1111 (1st place), CHF 888 (2nd place) and CHF 666 (3rd place) are awarded. The scenario prize is worth CHF 444 in the 2nd and 3rd.

«RICH» Fumetto Comic Competition 2025

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