The European Space Agency (ESA) is calling for artists to take up an art and science residency position.

The ESA is partnering on the initiative with Ars Electronica, a cultural institution based in Austria, and is seeking submissions from artists in any medium, and from any country. The organisation hopes that it can ‘bridge the domains’ of space science and art, and create artworks that inspire and respond to further scientific exploration. The successful artist will spend up to six weeks at the European Space Research and Technology Centre and learn about ESA’s space science programme and gather inspiration, before spending a further month at Ars Electronica to develop their ideas and create the artwork.

Mark McCaughrean, Senior Science Advisor in ESA’s Directorate of Science, said that the project would initially stem from the crossover between the two disciplines: “Ultimately, science and art are different manifestations of the same human urge to enquire, explore, and understand our place in the Universe. In recent years, we’ve enjoyed working with artists, musicians, and other creative individuals inspired by our missions to help open wider engagement with the public.” This new project, he said, would take this collaboration to the “next level”.

The project is part of the European Digital Art and Science Network, which involves cultural institutions from around Europe, including Ars Electronica. It has also received funding from the EU’s Creative Europe programme. The deadline for submissions is 6 June 2016.

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