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NOoSPHERE Arts’ Residency Award @ Kingsland Wildflowers is an annual open-call contest for unique, site-specific installations created by local artists for our green rooftops. Typically, the winning proposal is displayed on the Upper Meadow of the Kingsland Wildflowers rooftop community center throughout the outdoor season (June – October). The program aims to showcase non-intrusive, sustainable artwork that highlights our one-of-a-kind surroundings and encourages reflection on the environment and the mission and vision of the WE ARE NATURE series.
The award is presented by NOoSPHERE Arts as part of the annual WE ARE NATURE Rooftop Series. The winner is selected by a jury consisting of representatives of all partners in the coalition behind the Kingsland Wildflowers community center and curated by NOoSPHERE Arts’ Deputy Director, Daniela Holban.
The theme for the 2025 is The Microcosmic Dance:
‘According to quantum theory, stillness doesn’t exist. A particle can never be at complete rest. And vacuum is by no means empty space but contains fleeting particles that continuously pop in and out of existence.
Our 2025 outdoor season programming will explore creative intersections of quantum and human nature in a unique blend of art and science, allowing the audience to reflect on the beauty and mystery of our universe, and harnessing the contemplation of microscopic frenzy to deliver inner peace.’
Important Dates:
Submission Deadline: April 30th, 2025 (before midnight EST)
Winner Announced: May 12th
Installation Timeline: Mid June
Opening Night: June 21th, 2025
Takedown: Last week of October – Early November
Disciplines:
Sculpture, installation, mixed-media
Financial Support:
The award winner receives $2000 for artist fees, transport, materials & supplies, and all other production expenses.
Artist Contribution:
We expect the awardee to install the piece between June 10th – 20th and attend the season-opening event (June 21st) where we will present their work to our audiences. The artist is fully responsible for installing and de-installing their work within the noted timeframes. We prefer that the artist is NY (or TriState Area) based so they can attend other events during the season where their work would be highlighted and do monthly check-ins on their work to ensure it is still in the right state.’
Residency Period:
June 21st – October 27, 2025
See submission guidelines for all details of the application