The KIKK galaxy, which promotes digital and creative cultures at the crossroads of art, science, technology and society, along with its Creative Hub: TRAKK, in collaboration with UNamur (University of Namur) Astronomical Observatory and the Delta, the cultural space of the Province of Namur is launching an Arts & Sciences residency programme around astronomy, to take place in Namur, Belgium, from 25 August to 17 September 2025.
The residency invites artists to explore the cosmos through the lens of art, science, and technology, hosted at the Antoine Thomas Astronomical Observatory of the University of Namur. The observatory, equipped with four telescopes—including Wallonia’s only high-definition solar telescope—enables the observation of celestial bodies, from the Sun-Earth-Moon system to distant galaxies.
The residency encourages artists to reinterpret scientific data and explore cosmic themes such as:
- Exoplanets, black holes, and gravity
- Space debris and the movement of celestial bodies
- Time, light, and space on a cosmic scale
This residency is exclusively open to visual artists working in the fields of new media arts, art and science, and art and technology. During the residency, each artist will participate in a public event (e.g workshop, talk or discussion) to share insights about their artistic practice and research.
Residents will receive the following:
- A 5,000 EUR grant for project development, covering materials, food, and travel expenses.
- Accommodation in a fully equipped studio at the Delta, including a kitchenette, workspace, bedroom, bathroom, and internet access.
- Curatorial, scientific, and technical guidance, including exchanges with astrophysicists and researchers from the observatory.
- Access to the Protolab and Medialab at TRAKK
- A potential opportunity to present their work at KIKK Festival or Le Pavillon, the digital art space managed by KIKK.
