Sensorium: Centre for Digital Art and Technology, in partnership with Connected Minds: Neural and Machine Systems for a Healthy, Just Society, invites applications for the 2026-27 Connected Minds Artist-in-Residence program at York University (Toronto). The Artist-in-Residence will begin their tenure in Fall 2026.
The selected artist will carry out their residency project through research-based creative practice. The successful project proposal(s) will critically explore the ethical and sociopolitical dimensions of disruptive, emerging, or intelligent technologies.
During their residency the selected artist(s) will:
- Work collaboratively with researchers in neuroscience, engineering, law, education, and more
- Mentor students, give talks and workshops, and participate in public events
- Be based at York University in Toronto (min. 2 days/week)
- Present their work at a culminating public exhibition
- Visit Queen’s University for cross-campus exchange
This opportunity is open to artists working in any medium, including collectives. The residency especially encourages and prioritizes applications from artists who identify as Indigenous and/or as a member of another equity-deserving group, as well as research that addresses experiences of underrepresented communities. Persons of all nationalities are welcome to apply.
The selected artist(s) will receive:
- Scholarship: 60,000 CAD
- Research, Materials and Community Engagement Budget: 8,500 CAD
- Shared research space and assistance
- Access to York University Libraries
- Curatorial support for exhibition
- Photo and video documentation of their exhibition
Application deadline: June 12, 2026