open call for 2025 residencies at q-o2 in brussels

In 2025 Q-O2 offers two types of residencies for artists working in and with sound:

=> 7 thematic residencies of 6 weeks in the framework of the European collaboration tekhnē

=> 10 open research residencies of 4 weeks for artists working with sound in any field.

Details:

=> tekhne thematic residencies (6 weeks)

tekhnē is a collaborative project in which six European organisations aim to explore the emancipatory potential of technology in music and sound art. By engaging critically and creatively with technology, and by putting the focus on the user rather than the developer, technologies and methodologies can be demystified and lead to more autonomous mindsets towards the tools around us.

Many moments of social and artistic change have been historically brought about by shifts in technology. Taking this as inspiration, the project seeks to contribute to the wider ongoing conversations around technology and sound cultures. The project aims for a balance between theoretical reflection and practical implementation, providing experiences to people who wish to interact in inventive ways with different types of technology. tekhnē aims to support a more inclusive field, and to use sound and music as a vehicle to this end.