The S+T+ARTS Buen-TEK European Consortium is composed of 6 partner organisations (also called Liaison Mediators), from 4 countries: 

• IMPAKT (Utrecht, The Netherlands), project coordinator; 
• Barcelona Supercomputing Center (Barcelona, Spain); 
• GLUON (Brussels, Belgium); 
• HacTe – Hub of Art, Science and Technology (Barcelona, Spain); 
• Sony CSL – Rome (Rome, Italy); 
• TBA21 (Madrid, Spain).

S+T+ARTS Buen-TEK is peering with 11 South American organisations (also called Twins) located in 6 different countries: 

• Argentina: Centro de Cómputo de Alto Desempeño de la UNC, CCAD-UNC
• Colombia: Más Arte Más Acción; Platohedro
• Ecuador:  Centro Intercultural Comunitario Tránsito Amaguaña
• Chile: Liquenlab; Universidad del Desarrollo
• Brazil: Laboratory of Ocean Art and Science of the Oceanographic Institute of University of São Paulo; Pivô Arte e Pesquisa; Museu do Amanhã; Universidade de Fortaleza 
• Peru: Alta Tecnología Andina

Twins: local academic, technologic, scientific or cultural organisations hosting the artist in residency and coordinating the development of the activities related to this call, together with the European partners of the Buen-TEK Consortium. Rooted in the South American countries of implementation of the project, the Twins are in direct contact with the artists selected for the residencies, as well as the local players and communities involved.

Liaison Mediators: representatives of European Consortium organisations whose main role is to co-facilitate and accompany the residency process as a bridge-builder between all parties involved, and the safeguard of a high-quality collaboration. The liaison mediator will perform these tasks mainly in an online format, travelling to the residency location during one week (to be agreed with all parties at the kick-off of the residency programme).

Trans-local experts: profiles that support artists during the residency, supply relevant expert know-how and anchor the projects firmly within the relevant regional context, demography and history, in particular in regards to the Buen Vivir and Lo-TEK philosophies. They can be of European or South American origin, and they will have a strong affiliation with the topics and geographical area of each project. 

Communities: groups of people in the close environment of the Twins. The following may be identified as communities:  a specific and common knowledge and practices, a geographical location, a common cultural background, shared interest, mutual influence or affinity, or other common bonds that link the community with the Twins hosting the residency.

If the residency is still running in 2025, you can’t apply for the S+T+ARTS Residency Programme. One artist can only receive a grant from one residency at the same time. 

Please go through the Guide to Applicants to get all the information you need to apply to this open call. This is the ultimate reference document to guide you through the process. Also, read carefully the Residencies Booklet where a more detailed description on each residency scope is detailed.

In this Open Call, applicants should have VAT or a Fiscal number. 

The residencies are open to artists who are citizens of, or resident in, one of the following eligible countries: Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Surinam and Uruguay. You need to provide a valid passport from any eligible country or a residency permit in any eligible country or, in the application form. 

Applicants that meet these conditions can be located outside the South American continent. In this case, we expect that they demonstrate a strong understanding and/or longstanding collaboration with communities and organizations of the country where the residency will be undertaken.

You must present a valid document, either a passport or identity card (not expired). It may also be the council register or census document proving your place of residence.

Yes, we accept multiple submissions with a maximum of two proposals in total (per artist). Bear in mind that the proposals must be different for each residency and you need to apply twice.  You are not allowed to re-submit the same proposal for multiple residencies. In case of multiple submissions, it is important to indicate the preferred residency in the Application form. If the applicant is selected by two different residencies, the applicant will be assigned to the preferred residency.

You can apply as an artistic collective if your collective is formed by -at least- 50% of artists from the eligible countries. However, the application must be submitted only by one artist that meets the conditions described in the Guide for Applicants.

Projects submitted must be aligned to the general framework of the Buen-TEK open call, but also to the concrete topics and contexts of the residency you want to apply for. In the case you want to expand pre-existing initiatives, you must demonstrate the alignement with the requirements of the call and explain properly the differential and evolving nature of the project.

You can risk applying with two different collectives. However, if both collectives are shortlisted you will need to abandon one project, as you can not be granted twice in the framework of ST+ARTS Buen-TEK (see incompatibilities section). This might affect the elegibility of the collective.

Yes. Applicants can submit a maximum of two proposals. In this case the proposals must be different for each residency with the preferred residency indicated in the form. If the applicant is selected by two different Twins, the applicant will be assigned to the preferred residency. Please, be aware that you can not be granted twice in the framework of ST+ARTS Buen-TEK (see incompatibilities section).

The form allows you to upload a PDF file for the CV section and another PDF for the portfolio section. The purpose of both documents is to present the trajectory of the collective. So, if the collective is recently created and its members have stronger individual backgrounds, it is recommended to highlight individual trajectories and optionally include a brief statement on the potential of their collaboration.

No, it is not necessary. You can apply freely to any residency.

Yes, it is allowed. Teams mixing artists from Europe and from any eligible country can apply. Take into account that at least 50% of the members of the collective must be from the eligible countries. The artist that applies on behalf of the group must be from the eligible country and will also receive the funds. In this case, you will need to include travel, subsistence, fees and every cost related to the residency from the grant you will receive (see section 6 Guide for Applicants).

No, this is not possible. You have to apply to a residency with a project that fits the general and specific requirements and scopes.

Yes, you can.

The outcomes of the S+T+ARTS residencies can be a wide range of transdisciplinary research results. A possible set of outcomes can include: Artistic, non-textual (performative) outcomes (as artworks, installations, prototypes, community initiatives…);  Research outputs (research paper, new theoretical or methodological frameworks…); or Collective practices, creating lasting bonds between researchers (new interdisciplinary knowledge, new critical and analytical approaches…).

In any case, the outcomes need to be delivered in a format that can be presented to an audience as an artwork, prototype, or as documentation that opens and shows the project to an audience. 

Please, read the Residencies Booklet for concrete details on each residency.

No. This is neither a commitment nor an obligation of any of the partners involved in Buen-TEK, but as many of them, both in Latin America and in Europe, are universities and research centres, they could offer their expertise and support to help you on how to proceed in publishing research results as articles.

Please, read the Residencies Booklet for concrete details on each residency.

Yes. In addition to the percentage allocated to the artist or collective (a minimum of 35%), any project-related expenses, including third-party fees, can be included.

Yes, if it is relevant to your project.

Yes, all anticipated expenses should be approximately included in the budget.

The proposal should include all relevant information to make the project understandable. it can include, if you consider it relevant, the role or contribution of the different members involved. If you consider that a member’s contribution adds value and it’s relevant for the project, it can be interesting to highlight it.

The initial schedule and work plan should be a rough proposal of how you will approach your project during the 5 months of the residency in a realistic manner, including timelines, objectives and resources. It may include specific dates for travel or activities. A more detailed work schedule will be agreed upon by all parties involved in the residency if you are selected.

Yes, you can save the answers of an unsubmitted form and continue editing later (answers will be stored in your local browser).

The duration of each residency is 5 months, to be held between September 2025 and February 2026. The final schedule is subject to the agreement of all parties involved in the kick-off of the residency.

The residencies will be developed in a hybrid format (remotely and on-site). Selected artists are asked to be present for at least 4 weeks at the host institution, a period that can be continued or divided in slots, according to the agreement made with the Twin and the Liaison Mediator at the kick-off of the residency.

Please, take a look at the Residencies Booklet, as some residencies are proposing some particular details or requirements concerning the in-place presence.

The language of the residency is the local language. However, the primary working language within the S+T+ARTS Buen-TEK project will be English (learning programme, general meetings and some showcases). We will include Spanish and Portuguese in our communication material. Take into account that a Residency Host Institution might have individual requirements. Please consult the Residencies Booklet to find out more.

We expect you to:

• Deliver a final outcome;
• Participate in monthly coordination and follow-up meetings;
• Participate in the design and implementation of a workshop with local communities;
• Attend and participate in the Buen-TEK Learning Programme;
• Participate in the dissemination and showcase events (online and on-site) organised in the framework of the project.
• Provide grounded information for the Impact Assessment of the residencies programme submitting one field diary and being available for interviews.
• Submit visual, textual, or any other media documentation for dissemination and communication purposes.

More information in the Guide for Applicants.

In the case of a dissemination activity or showcase linked to the residency you are applying for, the date of the event will be agreed with the host institution (Twin). If this date falls outside the period during which the artist must be physically present at the place of residence (minimum 4 weeks), travel and accommodation costs will be covered by the host institution, not the artist grant.

In the case of dissemination activities outside the residency context, travel, accommodation and subsistence costs will be covered by the host institution/event organiser.

Yes. The Residency Booklet specifies that in Residency 2 “The artist is required to spend a minimum of two weeks in Salvador and two weeks in Ubatuba, for a total of 4 weeks”.