Appel Chantier IA 2 | Exploration and production

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As part of the Chantier IA, Sporobole is opening three new individual exploration and production residencies dealing with AI tools and issues in artistic production. All disciplines are covered. Two formats are offered: 1 residency of 7 weeks and 2 residencies of 4 weeks. Selected artists (1) will be asked to experiment with generative AI tools and produce prototypes or finished works.

All tools (open source or commercial) can be considered. Sporobole provides on-demand licenses (2), computers and remote servers to install models, and technological support throughout the residency. Artists will be accommodated in Sporobole’s residences, and transportation costs within the province will be reimbursed (2).

These residencies will take place in individual mode: artists will work in our laboratories and must be present on site for the entire duration of the residency (schedules will be arranged with the selected artists). One or more researchers may be present during the residency to document and study the exploration processes and their results.

A jury made up of members of the Sporobole artistic and technological team will deliberate and make the selection in December 2024. Residencies are scheduled to begin in March 2025. The selection criteria will be artistic excellence, experience, interest in exploratory approaches and posture towards generative AIs. All applicants will receive a reply.

(1) We are looking for artists who are as enthusiastic as they are critical or fearful of generative AI. The aim of the ARTia project is to encourage, through practice, the emergence of knowledge and a better understanding of the issues raised by these tools for independent artistic creation.

(2) Certain budgetary limits may apply.

7-week residency (x1):

  • 7-week residency divided into 2 or 3 blocks;
  • Fee including per diem: $900 per week or $6300;

4-week residencies (x2):

  • 4 weeks residency divided into 2 blocks;
  • Fee including per diem: $900 per week or $3600;

For all residencies:

  • Lodging at Sporobole;
  • Transportation from within the province will be reimbursed (public transit fare);
  • Sporobole assumes tool-related expenses (within certain limits);
  • Accompaniment by Sporobole’s technology team throughout the residency (minimum 25 hours per week).