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The CATS+ (Collaborative Art + Technology Situation) Residency is a 3-month collaborative program at The Museum of Human Achievement for artists + tech wizards that is grounded in critical thought, experimentation, and care. | The CATS+ (Collaborative Art + Technology Situation) Residency is a 3-month collaborative program at The Museum of Human Achievement for artists + tech wizards that is grounded in critical thought, experimentation, and care. | ||
Residents participate in weekly gatherings to learn collaboratively, share their | Residents participate in weekly gatherings to learn collaboratively, share their processes, and co-create projects to show at MoHA! | ||
We offer a $1,250 stipend, cohort-based learning, visiting mentors, 24/7 access to MoHA equipment and workspaces including the IRL tech studio, and a platform to share your work. | We offer a $1,250 stipend, cohort-based learning, visiting mentors, 24/7 access to MoHA equipment and workspaces including the IRL tech studio, and a platform to share your work. | ||
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==About CATS+== | ==About CATS+== | ||
[[CATS+|CATS+ (Collaborative Art + Technology Situation)]] is a residency and community program at The Museum of Human Achievement | [[CATS+|CATS+ (Collaborative Art + Technology Situation)]] is a residency and community program at The Museum of Human Achievement that encourages thoughtful, critical, and creative engagement with technology. The CATS+ Residency Program groups cohorts of artists and tech wizards together to learn, make new projects, and share their process. We host collaborations, artist-led workshops, hangouts, public showcases, and a wiki to remove the mystery from tech and make magic together. <br> | ||
CATS+ creates access for underrepresented artists and under-resourced community members to critically incorporate technology and digital media into their practices through mentorship, tool access, skill-building workshops | CATS+ creates access for underrepresented artists and under-resourced community members to critically incorporate technology and digital media into their practices through one-on-one mentorship, tool access, skill-building workshops, and community. It offers technologists the opportunity to share knowledge and explore artistic, cultural frameworks. | ||
==Eligibility== | ==Eligibility== | ||
Must live in the Austin area. <br> | Must live in the Austin area. <br> | ||
Applicants at all skill and career levels/fields are welcome. We encourage applications from individuals who have experienced barriers to and are seeking access to media and tech tools, knowledge, and community. <br> | Applicants at all skill and career levels/fields are welcome. We encourage applications from individuals who have experienced barriers to and are seeking access to media and tech tools, knowledge, and community. <br> | ||
Expected time investment is 6-10 hours per week. | Expected time investment is 6-10 hours per week. <br> | ||
Not for full-time university students or previous CATS+ residents. | |||
==Application== | ==Application== | ||
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| Name | CATS+ Spring 2024 Residency Open Call |
| Application Opens | Feb 7, 2024 |
| Deadline | Feb 21, 2024 |
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Residency Details
The CATS+ (Collaborative Art + Technology Situation) Residency is a 3-month collaborative program at The Museum of Human Achievement for artists + tech wizards that is grounded in critical thought, experimentation, and care.
Residents participate in weekly gatherings to learn collaboratively, share their processes, and co-create projects to show at MoHA!
We offer a $1,250 stipend, cohort-based learning, visiting mentors, 24/7 access to MoHA equipment and workspaces including the IRL tech studio, and a platform to share your work.
Timeline
Feb 15 - Applicant support workshop
Feb 21 - Application deadline
Feb 24 - Notification date
March 13 - June 6 - Residency dates
About CATS+
CATS+ (Collaborative Art + Technology Situation) is a residency and community program at The Museum of Human Achievement that encourages thoughtful, critical, and creative engagement with technology. The CATS+ Residency Program groups cohorts of artists and tech wizards together to learn, make new projects, and share their process. We host collaborations, artist-led workshops, hangouts, public showcases, and a wiki to remove the mystery from tech and make magic together.
CATS+ creates access for underrepresented artists and under-resourced community members to critically incorporate technology and digital media into their practices through one-on-one mentorship, tool access, skill-building workshops, and community. It offers technologists the opportunity to share knowledge and explore artistic, cultural frameworks.
Eligibility
Must live in the Austin area.
Applicants at all skill and career levels/fields are welcome. We encourage applications from individuals who have experienced barriers to and are seeking access to media and tech tools, knowledge, and community.
Expected time investment is 6-10 hours per week.
Not for full-time university students or previous CATS+ residents.
Application
Tell us about you, what you're interested in learning and sharing, and include some links or a PDF of work samples. Don't sweat it - we don't need anything fancy. ;)
Additional Information
Not applying but still want to participate?
We are seeking drop-in participants, program mentors, and workshop leaders. Sign up on our Wizard Registry here.
Questions?
Reach out to Rachel Stuckey, Director of Digital Arts by email at rachel@themuseumofhumanachievement.com
