Call to Artists: Collage on Screen Artist Residency 2025

About the Open Call

Collage in Motion is a project of Kolaj Institute that explores collage and the moving image, a broad, loosely defined category that includes animations, film cut-ups, collage film, stop-motion, animated GIFs, documentaries about collage artists, and other forms of media in which collage–as medium or genre–is present. The Collage on Screen Artist Residency is a five-week virtual program designed to support artists who want to develop a practice that includes motion in their artmaking. Through five virtual meetings and ongoing online discussion, the program will explore the history of collage on screen, how collage makes its way to the screen, and how collage artists operate in the space of moving images and sound. The residency emphasizes that collage on screen is temporal art, an immersive experience, and focuses on how collage artists can create artwork that speaks to this temporal nature. Professional development sessions will cover artist practice, story development, and the creation of moving images and sound to tell stories.

What is Offered

The residency offers professional development sessions, including artist practice, story development, and technical skills for moving images and sound. Residents will create a 30-second film, which will be considered for screening at Kolaj Fest New Orleans in June 2026 and potential inclusion in Kolaj Institute's traveling screening program. Three one-hour tech clinics are provided.

Requirements

This residency is for artists passionate about exploring the intersections of collage and film. All skill levels are welcome, but those new to the medium should be prepared to develop necessary technical skills (video editing, sound editing, digital image editing). Artists must use their own technology and may need to purchase appropriate software. Artists are expected to attend all scheduled virtual sessions and complete assignments.

How to Apply

Submit your application HERE via the provided Submittable link. The submission process asks applicants for: Contact information, Artist Bio (50-250 words), Statement of Artist Practice (50-300 words), and 5-7 examples of artwork (still or moving images or links to other films).