Mycophilia Online Research Residency

About the Open Call

The Mycophilia Online Research Residency is a two-week program in October 2025 designed for artists to delve into the study of mushrooms and fungi. This online mycology course provides opportunities to learn from experts in their research labs and to collaborate with artists from around the world. The program offers insights into mushrooms from diverse perspectives, focusing on science, ecology, fungal behavior, physiology, foraging, and studio/lab techniques through daily live video lectures with international mycological researchers. Artists will engage in discussions, recommended assignments, and show and tell sessions during the 2-2.5 hours of daily programming. Biophilium residencies facilitate research for visual and conceptual artists within a small group of like-minded creatives. Artists, writers, musicians, film makers, and dancers are encouraged to apply. The jury will select eight international artists based on their portfolio. The program includes short one-on-one meetings with artists working on mushroom-related art. Topics covered include Mycophilia 101, Mycodiversity, Fabrication with Fungal Materials, Symbiosis, Mushroom Medicine & Poison, Urban Lichen, Cordyceps, Dung Loving Fungi, and Ergotism and Endophytes.

What is Offered

Ten-day research residency, online mycology course, learning from international experts, opportunities to develop ideas with other artists, daily live video lectures, one-on-one meetings with artists working on mushroom-related art, and professional development in mycology and art.

Requirements

Open to visual and conceptual artists, writers, musicians, film makers, and dancers. Selection is based on portfolio. Limited to 7-10 international artists.

How to Apply

Send the following materials to ArtLovesScience@gmail.com: 1. Artist's CV 2. Artist's statement (about 200 words) 3. Ayatana form 4. Portfolio (5-10 examples of your work). Application formats and deadlines are flexible, but early application is encouraged.