Eligibility

Through this open call, the technological art farm Maajaam is seeking proposals for installations, interventions, or processes to be placed in natural landscapes that explore the human condition in a contemporary technological society. The artworks should be able to withstand outdoor conditions. We encourage artists to consider energy-sustainable solutions, such as alternative sources (e.g., solar panels), and to be as economical as possible.

Number of Participants

If you wish to apply as an artist group, Maajaam can accommodate up to 3 people per collective. The selected projects will receive an artist’s fee of 3000€ (per collective, gross salary, all taxes included) for participating in the residency and carrying out the production of the artwork. The production budget for the project is up to 5000€. The artists’ travel budget is limited to 350€ per person within Europe and up to 700€ for artists traveling outside the EU. Accommodation will be provided by the organiser.

Deadline

March 23, 2025 22:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

April 17, 2025 21:00 UTC

Duration

June 01, 2025 - July 31, 2025

Funding

• €5,000.00 material budget (one-time)
• €350.00 travel budget
• €3,000.00 stipend (one-time)

Facilities

Computer Lab, Co-Working, Desk Space, Fabrication Lab, Shared Studio, Wood Shop

Housing

Home-Stay, Kitchen, Live/Work, Private Housing, Private Room, Shared Bathroom

Meals

Dinner, Lunch, Vegan, Vegetarian

Public Programs

Exhibition

Disciplines

Architecture, Artificial Intelligence, Ceramics, Conceptual Art, Design, Immersive Experiences, Installation, Interdiscplinary Arts, Land Art, Public Art, Robotics, Scientists, Sculpture, Sound Art, Visual Arts

Languages

English

Program Description

Residency duration: up to 3 weeks Residency dates: June-July 2025 Residency location: Estonia, Maajaam Application deadline: 24th of March 2025 Results of the open call: mid April 2025 After exhibiting a large-scale outdoor technological art exhibition over the summer of 2024, Wild Bits is transitioning into a triennial format, with the next edition planned for 2027. This ambitious project aims to establish a recurring platform for artists exploring the intersection of nature, technology, and human interaction within outdoor settings. Within this triennial format, Wild Bits seeks to foster new artistic collaborations, expand its international reach, and offer audiences a continuously evolving experience of cutting-edge technological art in natural environments. The event will serve as a meeting point for artists, researchers, and visitors, encouraging dialogue about the role of technology in shaping our relationship with the world around us.