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 project manifests as articles in Kolaj Magazine, an online directory, workshops, residencies, and screenings. Artists with practice of Collage in Motion are encouraged to submit to the online directory. Collage on Screen Artist Residency is a five-week program designed to support artists who want to develop a practice that includes motion in their artmaking. In five virtual meetings over five weeks and through ongoing, online discussion, we will explore the history of collage on screen and the various ways that collage makes its way to the screen and how collage artists operate in the space of moving images and sound. Unlike two-dimensional art, collage on screen is temporal art, meaning it moves through time. Because of this, viewers experience Collage on Screen not as a linear series of images but as an immersive experience. This residency asks, How do we, as collage artists, make artwork that speaks to that? Designed for collage artists, professional development sessions focus on artist practice, how to develop a story; and how to develop moving images and sound to tell that story. Residents will make a 30 second film that will be considered for Collage on Screen at Kolaj Fest New Orleans, 10-14 June 2026. If selected, the film will be included in Kolaj Institute’s traveling screening program. Artists may also choose to make longer works which will also be considered. The residency will begin with an invitation to join the Slack workspace on Thursday, 21 August. The Introduction and Orientation session will take place on Saturday, 23 August 2025, 11AM-1PM EDT. The final session will take place on Saturday, 20 September 2025, 11AM-1PM EDT. Artists are expected to attend all scheduled sessions and complete assignments. By participating in the residency, artists grant Kolaj Institute, Kolaj Magazine, and Maison Kasini permission to screen the short film publicly, publish the still images in print form and in the promotion of the project. Any original work made during the residency remains the property of the individual artists with all rights retained.

What is Offered

Residents will create a 30-second film, which will be considered for Collage on Screen at Kolaj Fest New Orleans (June 10-14, 2026). If selected, the film will be included in Kolaj Institute’s traveling screening program.

Requirements

This residency seeks to bring together a diverse group of artists who are passionate about exploring the intersections of collage and film. All skill levels are welcome; however, those new to this medium should be prepared to develop the technical skills needed, including video editing, sound editing, and digital image editing. Artists will use their own technology and may need to purchase appropriate software or use free software. Artists are expected to attend all scheduled sessions and complete assignments.

How to Apply

Submit your application at https://kasini.submittable.com/projects/edit/9a628b94-1c36-461f-8b64-b53e1418d880. 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).