WIP Lab Residency Open Call

WIP Lab is seeking proposals for its upcoming residency program in Cyprus. Under the theme “Invisible Waters”, we welcome creative practitioners working at the intersection of art, design, technology and science, to engage with one of the most pressing environmental issues of our region: water.

Cyprus faces acute challenges — from recurring droughts and diminishing groundwater to inefficient irrigation and water pollution. The residency invites you to critically and creatively engage with water’s materiality, its politics, its absence or abundance, and the stories it carries. Whether you’re interested in experimental practices, community-based work, design interventions, or speculative futures, we are looking for ideas that provoke, connect, and inspire.

Eligibility: Designers, Artists, Architects, Makers, Engineers, Creatives and Cross-Disciplinary thinkers.

What you get:

• 2-3 months residency (October to December)
• 1500 euros per month (stipend allowance)
  – This covers traveling to/from Cyprus, accommodation, and other expenses
• Additional production cost upon discussion
• Residency support including mentorship, workspace, and access to local networks
• A collaborative working environment with other residents and WIP partners
• Opportunities for public engagement and co-creation with local communities
• Production support for presenting the outcomes
  (exhibition, event, prototype, or publication)

Deadline 18 July 2025

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