European Marine Board is currently accepting applications for its EMBracing the Ocean Artist-in-Residence Programme 2026. Interested applicants are encouraged to click here to learn more about this opportunitt and apply for it.
About European Marine Board EMBracing the Ocean Artist-in-Residence Programme
The aims of the programme are to 1) raise societal awareness of and embrace connection to the Ocean, 2) inspire positive behaviour towards sustainability, and 3) contribute new insight and/or perspectives to science.
Benefits of European Marine Board EMBracing the Ocean Artist-in-Residence Programme
- Two awardees will be selected for the 2026 – 2027 programme and each will be awarded a grant of €10,000.
European Marine Board EMBracing the Ocean Artist-in-Residence Programme Requirements
The programme is open to creative individuals/groups from a wide variety of artistic disciplines. Both emerging and established artists will be considered by the committee. Prior experience in co-creation with scientists and/or communities and working on Ocean/sustainability topics is desirable. Applications are welcome from across the world, and from a wide range of creative disciplines, including but not limited to:
- Visual arts (e.g. drawing, painting, filmmaking, photography, sculpting, digital arts, installation art);
- Literary arts (e.g. fiction, drama, poetry, storytelling);
- Performing arts (e.g. dance, music, theatre); and
- Traditional and indigenous arts.
Application Date and Process
Applications should be submitted via the application form before midnight Central European Time on 16 February 2026. In case of any technical issues please email [email protected]. Applicants will need to upload one PDF file (max. 4 MB) including:
- Project summary pitch (max. 150 words). Please include: 1) objectives, topic, and output(s); 2) co-creation approach and reciprocal influence between artistic and scientific work; 3) expected impact on societal awareness of and connection to the Ocean; 4) target audience and how they will be reached; 5) longevity of impact after the residency;
- Project description (max. 500 words). Please include 1) objectives; 2) topic(s) of interest; 3) activities; 4) output(s); 5) co-creation approach and reciprocal influence between the artistic and scientific work; 6) scientist(s) the applicant will collaborate with (name, affiliation, and link to webpage).
- Communication and public engagement plan (max. 150 words). Please include 1) target audiences and how they will be reached; 2) plans to achieve impact; 3) plans for longevity of impact; 4) how the project will raise awareness of and embrace connection to the Ocean; 4) how the project will inspire positive behaviour towards sustainability; 5) links to cultural organisations.
- Creative practice to date (max. 150 words). Please include 1) focus of practice; 2) links to Ocean/ sustainability topics, or motivation for engaging in these topics; 3) co-creation with scientists or communities; 4) societal reach and impact.
- Previous scientific collaborations (max. 150 words). Please include 1) description and nature of collaboration(s); 2) name, affiliation and link to webpage of previous collaborators; OR 3) motivation for collaboration with scientists in case of no previous experience.
- Monthly timeline including expected activities.
- Budget including e.g. artist fees, materials, expenses, travel, promotional materials, campaigns.
- Letter of agreement from scientific collaborator(s) that they will engage in the project.
- Artist(s) Curriculum Vitae.
In addition, applicants may submit their portfolio with examples of previous work (1 PDF/MP3/wav/rar/zip upload, max. 5 MB). Please note that high resolution files are not required, and that smaller resolutions are preferred in order to reduce the digital carbon footprint of your application.
Application Deadline
16 February, 2026
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