Rupert (Vilnius) and Sonic Acts (Amsterdam) have announced the open call for the second edition of ALTERLIFE, a joint production and research residency that invites interdisciplinary artists and collectives to develop bold, process-driven work in response to the escalating climate emergency and the conditions it exposes.
This residency supports the development of a new artwork over a three-month period, split between Vilnius and Amsterdam, and culminates in the production of a new commission. During the residency, artists are expected to share their research and work-in-progress through a public presentation in each location. This may take the form of a lecture, performance, sound or field walk, screening, or other format suited to the artist’s practice.
Timeline:
- Residency p. 1 – Rupert, Vilnius, Lithuania: April – May 2026
- Residency p. 2 – Sonic Acts, Amsterdam, the Netherlands: November 2026
- Presentations – The final exhibition or presentation at Rupert is scheduled between late 2026 and 2027; the presentation in Amsterdam will take place during the Sonic Acts Biennial in early 2028.
This residency welcomes all Europe-based (EU member states, eligible non-EU countries participating in the Creative Europe Programme and countries under the European Neighbourhood Policy) artists to submit their proposals. They encourage individual artists or duos who take a multidisciplinary approach, particularly practices which incorporate sound and video.
Support
- A combined 3-month residency at Rupert and Sonic Acts, with fully-funded stays, including accommodation and workspace
- Stipend and travel: 3,800 EUR total for the combined residency, and up to 400 EUR travel support for each location.
- Production budget and support: Funding includes a total of 7,000 EUR for both presentations (2,000 EUR for Rupert in Vilnius and 5,000 EUR for Sonic Acts in Amsterdam), along with guidance and support for the development and production of a new artwork.
