Collage on Screen Artist Residency 2025

Deadline to Apply: Sunday, 20 July 2025
Final Deadline to Apply: Sunday, 10 August 2025

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. We see our role as not one of defining “collage in motion” but as one of asking what “collage in motion” can be. 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.

WHO IS THIS FOR?

This residency seeks to bring together a diverse group of artists who are passionate about exploring the intersections of collage and film and want to develop their art practice to include this medium. We welcome all skill levels, however, those new to this medium should be prepared to develop the technical skills needed to complete the residency. This may include video editing, sound editing, digital image editing. Faculty will provide some technical support in the form of three, one-hour tech clinics during the week after the first meeting. During the residency, artists will develop new skills by learning from one another and sharing knowledge. Artists will add artistic craft to their practice, new tools for their toolbox, and an understanding of how to wield those tools effectively, even if the tools themselves are still being developed.

COST

The cost of the residency is $600 per artist; however, no artist will be turned away for lack of funds and the organizers will work with artists to build a financial aid package.

Artists will use their own technology and depending on their approach, may need to purchase appropriate software or use free software that is available.

HOW TO APPLY

Submit your application HERE.

RESIDENCY LOGISTICS

Dates: 23 August-20 September 2025

SESSION DATES

Saturday, 23 August 2025, 11AM-1PM EDT
Tech Clinic: Dealing with Tech & Photoshop, Saturday, 23 August 2025, 2-3PM EDT
Tech Clinic: Premiere Pro and Davinci Resolve, Monday, 25 August 2025, 6:30-7:30PM EDT
Tech Clinic: Stop Motion 101 & After Effects, Friday, 29 August 2025, 6:30-7:30PM EDT
Saturday, 30 August 2025, 11AM-1PM EDT
Saturday, 6 September 2025, 11AM-1PM EDT
Saturday, 13 September 2025, 11AM-1PM EDT
Saturday, 20 September 2025, 11AM-1PM EDT

Three, one-hour tech clinics will take place between 23 and 29 August.

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.

APPLICATION PROCESS

The submission process asks applicants for:

• Contact information
• Artist Bio (50-250 words)
• Statement of Artist Practice (50-300 words)
• 5-7 examples of artwork (still or moving images or links to other films)