🎨 Art on the Edge Residency Fund
This funding pool supports artists exploring humanity's relationship with emerging technologies at Edge Esmeralda 2025 (May-June in Healdsburg, CA). We're building a month-long creative residency where artists and technologists collaborate to envision our shared future.
🎯 Goals
Support 10-15 artists creating work at the intersection of art, technology, and human experience
Foster dialogue between creative and technical communities
Create a studio environment for collaboration and public engagement
Document the artistic exploration of emerging technologies like AI, AR/VR, and blockchain
Share artistic perspectives on technology with the broader Edge Esmeralda community
✅ Eligibility Requirements
Artists working in any medium (digital, physical, or hybrid) exploring the relationship between humanity and technology
Clear artistic vision that engages with themes of technological change, digital identity, or collective futures
Commitment to being present at Edge Esmeralda for at least 2 consecutive weeks between May 24-June 21, 2025
Willingness to participate in weekly open studios and at least one public workshop
Artists at any career stage are welcome, with priority given to those with a demonstrated body of work
👋 How to Participate
Create a proposal in this Pool that includes:
Who you are: Artist bio with relevant experience and portfolio link
What you'll create: Description of your proposed artistic project or exploration
When you'll be there: Your preferred dates within the Edge Esmeralda timeframe
What resources you need: Budget breakdown with specific funding needs
Why it matters: How your work contributes to understanding technology's impact on humanity
Your proposal should address:
Technical/material requirements for your project
How you'll engage with the Edge Esmeralda community
Timeline for creation during the residency
Documentation/presentation plans
💰 Funding Areas
Proposals may request funding for:
Artist stipends
Materials and supplies
Specialized equipment rental
Technical support
Documentation costs
Exhibition/presentation expenses
💡 Example Projects
Examples of artistic explorations we'd love to support:
Interactive installations examining human-AI collaboration
Immersive experiences in AR/VR exploring digital embodiment
Performance works investigating technological mediation
Visual art responding to blockchain aesthetics and culture
Community-based projects using technology for connection
Speculative design proposing alternative technological futures
🔗 Related Resources
Edge Esmeralda website: https://www.edgeesmeralda.com
Edge City organization: https://www.edgecity.live
Programming at Edge Esmeralda 2025: https://edgeesmeralda.substack.com/p/programming-preview-for-edge-esmeralda-2025
Join us in creating art that helps us navigate humanity's technological future with wisdom, creativity, and purpose.