Produced in partnership with DaDa and Lucid Games, FACT is excited to announce four new paid residencies for artists creating digital works that explore the intersection of game culture and visual arts.
FACT is delighted to announce the launch of digital artist residencies in partnership with DaDa (Disability and Deaf Arts) and Lucid Games. These residencies will offer four early-career artists based in the North of England the opportunity to produce digital artworks, which will be showcased online and at FACT in 2025. Selected artists will receive a fee of £2,500, a production budget of £1,500, and three months of support. Additionally, the residencies provide access to Studio/Lab, FACT’s dedicated space for artists to access digital production tools, equipment and resources.
The four residencies are designed to support artists with a critical digital practice whose work aligns with the themes of video game production, gameplay and culture, and game aesthetics. Starting in October 2024, four artists will be selected to produce digital works which will go on display at FACT as part of a new exhibition, Art Plays Games, in 2025. Artists eligible to apply for any of the four residencies must be based in the North of England, have a critical digital arts practice, and be interested in exploring world-building, game engines, XR and immersive media, or accessible digital worlds. Outcomes may include immersive or interactive works, playable pieces, or projects shaped using game engines.
Applications are now open. To apply, artists must submit an Expression of Interest, including a portfolio and short proposal, by Tuesday 10 September 2024. For more information on how to apply, visit fact.co.uk/open-call.
For any questions about eligibility, the application process, accessibility, or specific working requirements, artists can contact FACT at studiolab@fact.co.uk.