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    Residency D: Dance and Generative AI

    • Description
    • Course of the Residency
    • Support
    • Performance
    • Links to further information
    • Conditions, Application & Selection Process

    Description

    The current call for this residency takes place within the context of two European research projects: a Marie Curie Fellowship entitled E2-Create (Encoding Embodied Creativity for Computational Art) and a Horizon Europe project entitled Premiere (Performing Arts in a New Era). The former explores how embodied principles of creativity can be abstracted, formalised, and operationalised into generative methods for creating computer-based art. The latter addresses the application of virtual reality and artificial intelligence throughout the entire lifecycle of a performance work — from its conception and production to its dissemination and archiving.

    As part of these two projects, several machine learning models have been developed for analysing, re-composing and generating dance. These models are particularly well suited for artistic appropriation, as they can easily be expanded and modified, require only small data sets for training, and work in real time. 

    The call offers artists the opportunity to experiment with creative applications of these models and to adapt them for the realisation of a new work. The selected artist(s) will receive support in the application, training and modification of these models. In addition, they will be given access to, and assistance with, the use of the technical infrastructure at the ICST. This includes a motion capture system, a multichannel surround audio system, video projectors, and dedicated PCs for training machine learning models. 

    The residency is intended for individual artists or artistic duos who combine a background or strong interest in contemporary dance with experience in using computer-based generative techniques. Ideally, the artists will have previously worked with generative AI models. Candidates are asked to submit a conceptual idea to be realised during the residency (see “Conditions, application & selection process”).

    Course of the Residency

    The maximum duration of the residency is 10 days for artistic duos and 20 days for individual artists. The residency will take place between mid-March and the end of June 2026 at the latest. A final schedule will be agreed upon mutually.

    Support

    Residents will receive support from Daniel Bisig (researcher in generative art). In addition, basic technical and project-specific support will be provided throughout the residency. However, the ability to work independently in a complex technical environment is a prerequisite. 

    Performance

    The residency is expected to result in a creative outcome that can be demonstrated and discussed in the context of an internal showing. The form of this outcome is entirely up to the artist and may include visual or musical works, installations, performances, or any combination thereof. If there is mutual interest, efforts will be made to facilitate a public showing.

    Links to further information

    E2-Create: wp.coventry.domains/e2create 
    Premiere: premiere-project.eu 
    Overview of all available tools and models: https://github.com/bisnad/AIToolbox 

    Conditions, Application & Selection Process

    Applications for the Artists in Residence at ICST program must be submitted using the online form.

    This application window is open until 1 September 2025 at 24:00h CET. Candidates will be notified in mid-October 2026. The residencies will be awarded by a jury consisting of ICST researchers and project leaders. 

    Please upload the following documents: 

    • Concept sketch, composition idea or project draft (PDF, 2 pages and 10 MB max.)
    • Portfolio containing three selected works relevant to the residency topic, including links to external media (audio & video) (PDF, 2 pages and 10 MB max.)
    • CV in tabular form containing information on education and career (PDF, 1 page and 10 MB max.) 

    The selected candidates will be notified by email. Together with the notification, they receive the forms required for an invitation to Switzerland and are kindly asked to confirm their participation and return the filled-out forms within 10 days. If the period of 10 days is not observed, the ICST can withdraw the invitation.

    The exact dates for the residencies will be defined individually.

    The residencies include the use of facilities and technical infrastructure as specified in the thematic descriptions, as well as technical support by ICST research staff. 

    Participants will receive a contribution to their expenses for travel to Zurich (up to CHF 300 for persons living in Europe, up to CHF 500 for persons living outside Europe), as well as a per diem to cover meals and accommodation in Zurich during the residency. Participants organise their own travel and accommodation in Zurich, with ICST providing assistance if required.