Description
In 2021 we launched the first iteration of the Digital Diasporas, a distributed, remote residency which gave artists the space to research, cultivate their practice, and convene across borders. Last year’s residents Tian Zhang, Amy Lam, and Casey Tang inspired many generative conversations and long-lasting connections about colonialisms in multiple contexts, sustainability and equity in arts practices, and all the ways in which we (human, non-human, and ecological) coexist in all our relations.
Digital Diasporas was a spacious opportunity for artists to do deep thinking and form cross-border connections without the pressure of producing a final product. This year, we are excited to bring back this open call for a second iteration with an additional residency host in the United States.
This Digital Diasporas Global Residencies is jointly funded by the Australian Council for the Arts and the Canada Council for the Arts, and the National Foundation for Australia-China Relations.
Location
The remote, six-week-long online residency will be facilitated by three host organizations in May and June. Each resident or collective will primarily work with one host organization in Australia, Canada, or the United States and all residents as a cohort will be in dialogue with one another through convenings.
Budget
Digital Diasporas will host:
• one person who self-identifies as Chinese and/or Sino diaspora in or from Australia (citizen or permanent resident)
• one person who self-identifies as Chinese and/or Sino diaspora in or from Canada (citizen or permanent resident)
• one person who self-identifies as Chinese and/or Sino, regardless of what passport they hold or where they reside
Eligibility Conditions
Each resident or collective will be awarded an unrestricted stipend of AUD $10,000 for their participation (CAD $10,000 for the Gendai Resident).
How to apply
https://yaocollaborative.org/digital-diasporas-open-call#about-Digital-Diasporas