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The Artist at Sea Residency provides the opportunity for a visual artist, writer or musician to spend 14 days on an oceanic research vessel interacting with a scientific team gathering data on the dynamics of mesozooplankton food webs at different depths and during different seasonal currents off of the Oregon and California coast. Oregon State University received grant funding from the National Science Foundation to complete 4 oceanic research trips in 2022-2023.
Click here to view the research project abstract.
A visual artist, writer or musician will be invited to participate in each cruise, journal about their experience, and be inspired to create a product that gives a unique voice to the research team’s findings and processes. The goal of this collaboration is to enhance both the scientific process and broaden cultural understanding of science and this specific project.
It is not necessary that the artist’s current work directly relates to the study of plankton, but it is essential that the artist chosen is exploring environmental themes that highlight ocean ecology and the importance of understanding the benefits and health of this ecosystem.
Artwork created in response to this residency experience will be displayed or shared in a variety of channels including the Hatfield Marine Science Visitor Center, the Sitka Art Invitational and at a show at the Giustina Gallery on the University of Oregon Campus in Corvallis
We are seeking applications from visual artists, writers and musicians to join the the next research trip in February. Applicants whose work directly explores themes of ocean ecology and has the potential to help inform, engage and impact a wide audience in current environmental issues will be prioritized.
Please apply using our online application process.
If you have any questions, you are welcome to contact us at (541) 994-5485 or email.
