Acción Cultural Española (AC/E) and the Media Solution Center Baden-Württemberg (MSC-BW) have reached an agreement to launch a new residency program: ReACH (Research and Creation for Electronic Culture and Humanities).
This pioneering call is aimed at five Spanish creators/residents in Spain and focuses on fostering artistic research and collaboration at the intersection of supercomputing, artificial intelligence, and the arts. It offers a unique opportunity to work directly with state-of-the-art research infrastructures at the High-Performance Computing Center (HLRS) at the University of Stuttgart, Germany.
At a Glance
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Location | HLRS, University of Stuttgart (Germany) |
| Duration | Five days (Exploratory Phase) |
| Dates | From May 18 to 22, 2026 |
| Benefit | 1,750 € per resident (for flights, accommodation, and subsistence) |
| Deadline | Thursday, February 26, 2026 (11:59 PM CET) |
About the Residency: AI, Supercomputing, and the Arts
The residency is structured as an Advanced School within the theGATE Festival (www.thegate-festival.com). The program seeks to inspire artists and introduce them to the challenges and possibilities of the digital age. It is conceived as an exploratory phase to test ideas, refine concepts, or develop initial prototypes that utilize AI and High-Performance Computing (HPC) tools.
The selected participants will take part in an intensive 5-day workshop focused on high-performance computing, AI, and simulation/visualization, including access to an immersive CAVE environment. The workshop will be led by Prof. Marcos Cuzziol, an Artificial Intelligence expert at the Institute for Advanced Studies at the University of São Paulo.
Particular value will be placed on curiosity, a willingness to experiment, and the long-term potential of the research project. Prior experience with AI or HPC is an advantage, but not a mandatory requirement.
Participants and Artistic Areas
The call is open to creators over 21 years of age, who are not students, of Spanish nationality or residents in Spain, who develop their work in the following areas:
Visual Arts
Architecture
Design
Video Games
Music
Cinema
Benefits for Residents
Each resident will receive:
Economic Endowment: 1,750 € intended to cover the costs of flights, accommodation, and subsistence during the stay.
Training: Participation in the intensive CAVE workshop, led by Prof. Marcos Cuzziol.
Event Access: Full access to the eCulture Convention and the entire program of theGATE Festival.
Networking: Support from the MSC team to prepare a final presentation (pitch) of their project idea to the center's community.
Application Process
All documentation must be submitted in English through the online form.
Required Documentation (in PDF):
Proposal describing the research project, ideas, or expectations for the residency period.
Curriculum Vitae (including academic background and project history).
Artistic Portfolio.
Any complementary documentation or information considered relevant.
Deadline: Documentation must be received before 11:59 PM (CET) on Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Contact for assistance: If you have any questions about the call or need help with the application, please contact MSC-BW at matt@msc-bw.com.
APPLICATION FORM: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdFBp4uz0rgSfjMYAp5_UTOIAYp0GfcyVXwALuuVNt8FiGyFg/viewform
More information: https://thegate-festival.com/accion-cultura-espanola-convocatoria/