Description:

An open call is extended to artists, musicians, and interdisciplinary innovators for a unique symposium scheduled for 2026. This event will explore the profound connections between artistic practice, the natural environment, human creativity, and the vast cosmos. The gathering is set to take place from October 28 to November 2, 2026, and will feature discussions and creative works that examine how art can influence, question, and reflect our relationship with the world around us. We are seeking contemporary artists, composers, sound designers, media practitioners, and cross-disciplinary thinkers. Submissions are invited for both new and existing projects that engage with the central theme of “Music and the Cosmos.” This theme draws inspiration from the inherent rhythms, cycles, and intricate interconnections found in nature, technology, and diverse cultural legacies. Both seasoned professionals and emerging talents, including students, are encouraged to apply if their work resonates with the symposium's core themes. The historical relationship between music and the cosmos has been explored through concepts of vibration, proportion, and the quest for understanding beyond immediate perception. Potential thematic explorations include, but are not limited to: 'Music as proportion, tuning, or order,' 'Vibration, resonance, and frequency,' 'Scale, distance, and perception,' 'Time, cycles, and duration,' 'The unseen and the unheard,' 'Translating data or knowledge into experience,' 'Sonification of space data,' 'Music, astronomy and scientific discovery,' 'Music for peace and international collaboration,' and 'Astronauts, analogue astronauts and life beyond Earth.' Artists are encouraged to investigate these connections through intuitive, imaginative, or critical lenses. We are keen to receive proposals showcasing a wide array of experimental and diverse methodologies. This encompasses: * **Music and Sound-based Initiatives**: Such as live performances, innovative compositions, sound art tailored to specific locations, electro-acoustic pieces, and immersive audio environments.
* **Land-based and Site-specific Creations**: Works engaging with agricultural practices, ecological frameworks, and sustainable land management.
* **Visual and Media Arts**: Including installations, collaborative audiovisual projects, generative art, interactive media, and digital or AI-powered creations.