Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) is seeking applicants for its 2027 Artist-in-Residence (AiR) programme, to create work inspired by SURF, which is set in the Black Hills of South Dakota, USA.
The SURF AiR programme, a partnership with Black Hills State University (BHSU), enables artists to work at 4,850 feet deep. SURF is the deepest underground laboratory in the United States and is located in the former Homestake Gold Mine. The facility houses world-class experiments in physics, biology, geology, and engineering. The SURF AiR programme leverages the unique characteristics of SURF and the science experiments it hosts to create awareness and encourage interdisciplinary work.
This residency is modelled after various programmes offered by government, science, and industry, including the National Park Service, CERN, and Fermilab.
The residency includes a four-week summer visit, a fall exhibition and lecture, a 5,000 USD stipend, up to 5,000 USD in additional project funding, as well as travel, housing, and related expenses. SURF will also cover the cost of return shipping up to 7,000 USD.
