BEGIN:VCALENDAR VERSION:2.0 PRODID:-//The Grant Desk//Calendar//EN CALSCALE:GREGORIAN METHOD:PUBLISH NAME:The Grant Desk - Audio\, Sound & Music X-WR-CALNAME:The Grant Desk - Audio\, Sound & Music deadlines X-WR-CALDESC:Paid open calls\, fellowships and residencies in AI\, tech\, r esearch\, and digital and mixed-media arts\, sorted into the right pile. U pdated as new calls land on the desk. Filtered to: Audio\, Sound & Music. REFRESH-INTERVAL;VALUE=DURATION:PT12H X-PUBLISHED-TTL:PT12H BEGIN:VEVENT UID:musikfonds-stip-6-ai-scholarship-2027@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260614T175844Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260630 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260701 SUMMARY:Deadline: Musikfonds: STIP-6 AI Scholarship Programme 2027 (Germany ) DESCRIPTION:STIP-6 is a Musikfonds scholarship programme supporting profess ional musicians who work on AI-based composition and who reflect criticall y and societally on the role of artificial intelligence in music. Ten scho larships of EUR 30\,000 each are awarded for the 2027 working year. Open t o Germany-based professional freelance musicians across genres\; no comput er-science or technical background is required. Deadline 30 June 2026\, 18 :00 CET. Details and application via the Musikfonds funding programmes pag e (apply at musikfonds-antrag.de). NOTE: this entry was sourced from resea rch and the funder's pages may update\; confirm current figures and deadli ne before applying.\n\nOrganisation: musikfonds e.V.\nLocation: Germany. O pen to Germany-based professional freelance musicians\; no computer-scienc e background required.\nAward: EUR 30\,000 lump sum per scholarship\, paid in twelve monthly installments across January to December 2027. Ten schol arships available. No application fee.\nDuration: Twelve months (January t o December 2027).\n\nMore: https://www.musikfonds.de/foerderprogramme URL:https://www.musikfonds.de/foerderprogramme LOCATION:Germany. Open to Germany-based professional freelance musicians\; no computer-science background required. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:musikfonds-small-project-funding-2026@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260614T175844Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260831 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260901 SUMMARY:Deadline: Musikfonds: Small Project Funding (New and Experimental M usic) 2026 (Germany) DESCRIPTION:Musikfonds Small Project Funding supports new\, experimental an d contemporary music projects with grants of up to EUR 3\,000\, prioritisi ng projects in rural and structurally weaker regions of Germany. A minimum 10 percent co-financing is required and the artist fee must be at least E UR 350 per concert. Applicants and projects must be based in Germany. Appl ication windows close 31 August 2026 and 30 November 2026. NOTE: research- sourced\; confirm current figures and window dates on the Musikfonds site before applying.\n\nOrganisation: musikfonds e.V.\nLocation: Germany. Appl icants and projects based in Germany\; priority to rural and structurally weaker regions.\nAward: Up to EUR 3\,000 per project (minimum 10 percent c o-financing\; artist fee at least EUR 350 per concert). No application fee .\nDuration: Project-based.\n\nMore: https://www.musikfonds.de/foerderprog ramme URL:https://www.musikfonds.de/foerderprogramme LOCATION:Germany. Applicants and projects based in Germany\; priority to ru ral and structurally weaker regions. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:musikfonds-large-project-funding-2026@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260614T175844Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260930 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20261001 SUMMARY:Deadline: Musikfonds: Large Project Funding (New and Experimental M usic) 2026 (Germany) DESCRIPTION:Musikfonds Large Project Funding supports new\, experimental an d contemporary music projects with grants of up to EUR 50\,000. A minimum 10 percent co-financing is required and the artist fee must be at least EU R 300 per concert. Applicants and projects must be based in Germany\; pure audio or video productions\, university projects and amateur-only project s are excluded. The application window runs 1 to 30 September 2026. NOTE: research-sourced\; confirm current figures and window dates on the Musikfo nds site before applying.\n\nOrganisation: musikfonds e.V.\nLocation: Germ any. Applicants and projects based in Germany\; excludes pure audio/video productions\, university and amateur-only projects.\nAward: Up to EUR 50\, 000 per project (minimum 10 percent co-financing\; artist fee at least EUR 300 per concert). No application fee.\nDuration: Project-based.\n\nMore: https://www.musikfonds.de/foerderprogramme URL:https://www.musikfonds.de/foerderprogramme LOCATION:Germany. Applicants and projects based in Germany\; excludes pure audio/video productions\, university and amateur-only projects. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:music-worx-incubator-hamburg-2026@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260614T175844Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260617 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260618 SUMMARY:Deadline: Music WorX: Music-Tech Incubator 2026 (Hamburg) DESCRIPTION:Music WorX is the music-technology incubator run by Hamburg Kre ativ Gesellschaft for early-stage teams building products at the intersect ion of music and technology (creation tools\, interactive media\, streamin g and monetisation\, AI for music\, instruments and audio gear). Selected teams receive a EUR 3\,200 development budget for support services plus a EUR 1\,500 per month living allowance over the 3-month programme\, mentori ng from a European music-tech network\, and the chance to win a EUR 1\,000 audience prize and a EUR 2\,500 jury prize at demo day. The incubator tak es no equity. Open to European founders and founding teams (teams of at le ast two recommended\, solo founders welcome)\; no formal company formation is required to apply. The programme runs roughly September to December 20 26. Application deadline: 17 June 2026. Apply via the Airtable form linked from the official programme page.\n\nOrganisation: Hamburg Kreativ Gesell schaft (Kreativ Gesellschaft)\nLocation: Hamburg\, Germany. Open to Europe an founders and founding teams\; Hamburg-anchored program with a European mentor network.\nAward: EUR 3\,200 development budget per team plus a EUR 1\,500 per month living allowance across the 3-month programme. End-of-pro gramme prizes: EUR 1\,000 audience award and EUR 2\,500 jury award. No equ ity is taken. No application fee.\nDuration: 3-month programme\, roughly e arly September to early December 2026.\n\nMore: https://kreativgesellschaf t.org/en/innovation-inkubatoren/inkubatoren/music-worx/ URL:https://kreativgesellschaft.org/en/innovation-inkubatoren/inkubatoren/m usic-worx/ LOCATION:Hamburg\, Germany. Open to European founders and founding teams\; Hamburg-anchored program with a European mentor network. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ess-florasonic-multichannel-sound-installation-2026@artificialnouveau.g ithub.io DTSTAMP:20260614T175844Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615 SUMMARY:Deadline: Experimental Sound Studio: Florasonic Multichannel Sound Installation 2026 DESCRIPTION:Experimental Sound Studio (ESS) seeks proposals for four-channe l sound compositions for installation in the Lincoln Park Conservatory Fer n Room in Chicago\, as part of its Florasonic series. One of the only ongo ing sound-installation programs in the U.S.\, Florasonic has commissioned 47 original works since 2001\, and in celebration of its 25th anniversary is launching the first open call in the series' history. Proposed projects should showcase the unique potential of multichannel sound in this highly public context and consider the location\, which serves as a sanctuary an d space of meditative calm for visitors of all ages\; the strongest propos als support and enhance the atmosphere of the Fern Room (both plants and p eople). The selected work(s) play throughout open hours at the Conservator y. SUPPORT: a USD 1\,500 artist fee per artist/team\; the call is open to anyone in the world\, but ESS can only support domestic (US) travel\; ther e may be additional paid opportunities for live performance or activations during the run. ESS can provide up to 8 hours of technical support with m astering\, spatialization and speaker distribution for artists with a clea r vision who need help realizing it\, but will NOT assist with production (recording\, mixing\, editing\, arrangement). TECHNICAL: works 10 to 60 mi nutes long (with a period of silence between playback)\, using the full 4- channel system\; selected artists submit a 4-channel interleaved audio fil e or 4 mono .wav files. TIMELINE: proposals due 14 June 2026\; results 1 J uly\; sound works due 10 August\; soundcheck 10-15 August\; opening 23 Aug ust\; closing 11 October 2026. Supported by the Paul M. Angell Foundation. \n\nOrganisation: Experimental Sound Studio (ESS)\, in partnership with th e Lincoln Park Conservatory\nLocation: Lincoln Park Conservatory Fern Room \, Chicago\, USA\; open to anyone in the world\, but ESS can support domes tic (US) travel only.\nAward: USD 1\,500 artist fee per artist/team. Open worldwide\, but ESS can support domestic (US) travel only. Up to 8 hours o f technical support (mastering\, spatialization\, speaker distribution) fo r artists who need it. Possible additional paid live performance/activatio n opportunities. No application fee.\nDuration: Installation runs 23 Augus t to 11 October 2026\n\nMore: https://ess.org/open-call-florasonic-2026/ URL:https://ess.org/open-call-florasonic-2026/ LOCATION:Lincoln Park Conservatory Fern Room\, Chicago\, USA\; open to anyo ne in the world\, but ESS can support domestic (US) travel only. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:ess-sonic-pavilion-festival-2026@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260614T175844Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260614 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260615 SUMMARY:Deadline: Experimental Sound Studio: Sonic Pavilion 2026 (24-Channe l Festival) DESCRIPTION:Experimental Sound Studio (ESS) seeks proposals for multichanne l sound compositions for the overhead trellis loudspeaker array at the Fra nk Gehry-designed Jay Pritzker Pavilion in downtown Chicago\, presented as part of its annual Sonic Pavilion Festival (the ninth series of works on the pavilion's latticed 24-zone\, 60-loudspeaker 'canopy of sound'). Sonic Pavilion is part of this year's America250 programs marking the 250th bir thday of the United States\, supported by the National Endowment for the A rts. PROPOSALS SHOULD: showcase the potential of multichannel sound in thi s public context using all 24 channels\; consider the location and archite cture of the system\; and address the theme of community sound portraits\, broadly reflecting or interpreting life in a U.S. community today or over the past 250 years (from musical compositions to field recordings). Narra tive/voice works are tricky in this space\, so ESS seeks more experimental \, abstract interpretations with minimal spoken word. The 2026 Festival fe atures 4-6 artists\, each work played multiple times\; each artist/team re ceives a USD 2\,000 fee. ELIGIBILITY: artists living and working in the Un ited States and its territories\; artists travel to Chicago to work on the piece and participate in at least one engagement activation (live perform ance\, workshop\, artist talk\, etc.)\, with additional funds for activati on partners. ESS provides limited technical support for a small number of artists with a clear vision\, but will NOT assist with production (recordi ng\, mixing\, editing\, arrangement). TECHNICAL: works around 14 minutes u sing the full 24-channel system\; submit a 24-channel interleaved file or 24 mono .wav files. TIMELINE: proposals due 14 June 2026\; results 19 June \; sound works due 24 August\; public soundcheck 30 August\; final works 7 September\; public showcase 12-14 September\; 8-channel gallery iteration in December 2026. Presented with the City of Chicago DCASE and supported by the Richard H. Driehaus Foundation and the NEA.\n\nOrganisation: Experi mental Sound Studio (ESS)\, presented by the City of Chicago DCASE\nLocati on: Jay Pritzker Pavilion\, Millennium Park\, downtown Chicago\, USA\; ope n to artists living and working in the United States and its territories.\ nAward: USD 2\,000 artist fee per artist/team. Artists travel to Chicago t o work on the piece\; additional funds available for engagement activation partners. Limited technical support (mastering\, spatialization\, speaker distribution) for a small number of artists who need it. No application f ee.\nDuration: Public showcase 12-14 September 2026 (plus an 8-channel gal lery iteration in December 2026)\n\nMore: https://ess.org/sonic-pavilion-2 026-open-call/ URL:https://ess.org/sonic-pavilion-2026-open-call/ LOCATION:Jay Pritzker Pavilion\, Millennium Park\, downtown Chicago\, USA\; open to artists living and working in the United States and its territori es. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:q-o2-residency-2027@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260614T175844Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260915 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260916 SUMMARY:Deadline: Q-O2: Residency Programme 2027 (Experimental Music & Soun d Art) DESCRIPTION:The residencies at Q-O2 offer time and space for artistic resea rch\, reflection and creation in the field of experimental music and sound art. In 2027\, Q-O2 will host 20 residencies\, 10 for international artis ts and 10 for local artists living in Belgium\, working with\, on or aroun d sound. The programme is open to artists\, art workers and theorists who wish to pursue a research-oriented project\; note that Q-O2 does not organ ise production-directed residencies and is not a rehearsal space. Duos are possible\, and exceptionally small groups too. SUPPORT: a work studio and materials\, a creative and communicative environment\, and the possibilit y to present work to a public and/or propose a workshop\; for internationa l residents\, accommodation in a shared apartment and a contribution to tr avel expenses of up to EUR 200\; and a small subsistence budget reserved f or artists who do not come with other funding. There is no artist fee. A f inal public presentation can be arranged if the artist wishes but is not e xpected\; what Q-O2 requires are some traces of the residency in word\, im age and/or audio form. APPLY by 15 September 2026: email a concise project proposal of no more than one page plus a permanent link to your website o r other secondary information (no temporary links) to info@q-o2.be with th e subject 'Residency27 - your name'. State where you would travel from\, h ow long you would like to stay (4 to 6 weeks)\, and your interest in Q-O2 as a working environment\, and make sure you receive an email confirmation of receipt.\n\nOrganisation: Q-O2 (workspace for experimental music and s ound art)\nLocation: Brussels\, Belgium\; 10 residencies for international artists and 10 for artists living in Belgium.\nAward: NO artist fee. Inte rnational residents: shared accommodation in the Q-O2 apartment plus a tra vel contribution up to EUR 200. A small subsistence budget is reserved for artists who do not come with other funding. Work studio\, materials and t echnical equipment provided. No application fee.\nDuration: Usually 3 to 6 weeks (international applicants: 4 to 6 weeks\; stays over 4 weeks not gu aranteed)\n\nMore: https://www.q-o2.be/en/in-residency/ URL:https://www.q-o2.be/en/in-residency/ LOCATION:Brussels\, Belgium\; 10 residencies for international artists and 10 for artists living in Belgium. END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:icst-artists-in-residence-2027@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260614T175844Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260901 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260902 SUMMARY:Deadline: ICST: Artists in Residence 2027 Open Call (ZHdK\, Zurich) DESCRIPTION:The Institute for Computer Music and Sound Technology (ICST) at the Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) invites applications for its 202 7 Artists in Residence program\, fostering artistic exchange in key areas of current research. Residencies are available in five themes: Spatial Aud io\; Klavierautomat (algorithmic composition)\; Moving Loudspeakers\; Danc e and Generative AI\; and Object Performance. The program offers access to ICST's facilities and technical infrastructure\, professional support fro m researchers\, and per diems for meals and accommodation. Artists and mus icians working with sound and sound media\, whose practice reflects a stro ng interest in one of the listed research areas\, are encouraged to apply. One selected project from the Spatial Audio Residency will be featured at the SONIC MATTER Festival 2028 as part of an ongoing partnership. PRACTIC AL: residencies include use of facilities and technical infrastructure as specified in the thematic descriptions\, plus technical support by ICST re search staff. Participants receive a contribution toward travel to Zurich (up to CHF 300 for persons living in Europe\, up to CHF 500 for persons li ving outside Europe) and a per diem to cover meals and accommodation in Zu rich\; participants organise their own travel and accommodation\, with ICS T assistance if required. Residency dates are defined individually. APPLIC ATION: submitted via the online form\, uploading a concept sketch\, compos ition idea or project draft (PDF\, 2 pages\, 10 MB max)\; a portfolio of t hree selected works relevant to the residency topic including links to ext ernal audio and video (PDF\, 2 pages\, 10 MB max)\; and a tabular CV cover ing education and career (PDF\, 1 page\, 10 MB max). The residencies are a warded by a jury of ICST researchers and project leaders. TIMELINE: deadli ne 1 September 2026 at 24:00 CET\; candidates notified mid-October 2026. S elected candidates receive forms required for an invitation to Switzerland and must confirm participation and return completed forms within 10 days or the invitation may be withdrawn.\n\nOrganisation: Institute for Compute r Music and Sound Technology (ICST)\, Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK) \nLocation: Zurich\, Switzerland (in-person residency at ICST)\nAward: Use of ICST facilities and technical infrastructure plus technical support by research staff\; per diems for meals and accommodation during the residen cy\; travel contribution toward travel to Zurich (up to CHF 300 for person s living in Europe\, up to CHF 500 for those outside Europe). Participants organise their own travel and accommodation (ICST assists if required). N o application fee.\nDuration: Residency dates defined individually with se lected candidates\n\nMore: https://www.zhdk.ch/en/research/icst/icst-air/c onditions-selection-process-20736 URL:https://www.zhdk.ch/en/research/icst/icst-air/conditions-selection-proc ess-20736 LOCATION:Zurich\, Switzerland (in-person residency at ICST) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:zkm-hertzlab-sonic-experiments-2026@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260614T175844Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260628 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260629 SUMMARY:Deadline: ZKM | Hertzlab: Sonic Experiments 2026 - Resonating Futur es (Artist Residency) DESCRIPTION:ZKM | Hertzlab's Sonic Experiments artist-in-residence programm e awards four scholarships to composers and sound artists specialising in electronic music: three to international artists and one to a composer wit h a local connection to Karlsruhe (current/former address\, school\, unive rsity\, etc.). The 2026 edition\, 'Resonating Futures'\, seeks artists exp loring science fiction and space travel through composition and conceptual work\; thematic areas may include utopian and/or dystopian approaches\, t he global climate crisis\, decolonial perspectives\, health and wellbeing\ , and the post-human world. The call is open to composers and sound artist s of all ages and backgrounds. PROJECT AREAS: composition for live electro nics\; mixed music (acoustic instruments combined with electronics)\; expe rimental performance with a prominent electronic-music or sound component\ ; live coding\; and fixed media. Works may be produced in audiovisual form at\, and there is the opportunity to work with spatial sound (including fo r applicants new to it). FINANCIAL: EUR 1\,500 for the entire residency (c overs production\, living and travel)\, plus free ZKM accommodation near S chlosspark for non-local grantees. TO APPLY: submit application materials to image@zkm.de by 28 June 2026\, 11:59pm CEST\; include the keywords 'Kar lsruhe local connection' in the subject line if applying for the local sch olarship. Incomplete or non-compliant applications will not be considered. Results announced July 2026.\n\nOrganisation: ZKM | Center for Art and Me dia Karlsruhe (Hertzlab)\nLocation: Karlsruhe\, Germany (free accommodatio n provided near Schlosspark)\nAward: EUR 1\,500 scholarship for the full r esidency\, from which grantees cover all production\, living and travel co sts. ZKM provides free accommodation near Karlsruhe Schlosspark (not provi ded for applicants already resident in Karlsruhe). No application fee.\nDu ration: Residency in 2026\n\nMore: https://zkm.de/en/open-call-sonic-exper iments-2026 URL:https://zkm.de/en/open-call-sonic-experiments-2026 LOCATION:Karlsruhe\, Germany (free accommodation provided near Schlosspark) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:art-zoyd-studios-residency-2026-27@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260614T175844Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260529 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260530 SUMMARY:Deadline: Art Zoyd Studios: Electroacoustic & Electronic Music Resi dency 2026/2027 DESCRIPTION:Production residency at Art Zoyd Studios in Valenciennes for co mposers\, musicians and sound artists working in electroacoustic and elect ronic music\, with technical support from a computer-music designer to dev elop new work. ELIGIBILITY: composers\, musicians and artists practising i n electroacoustic or electronic music\; open worldwide. Apply via the Art Zoyd Studios residency request page.\n\nOrganisation: Art Zoyd Studios\nLo cation: Valenciennes\, France (in-person residency)\nAward: Funded residen cy: accommodation and meals covered during the residency\, travel reimburs ed up to EUR 400\, and support from a computer-music designer\; a copyrigh t bonus is possible. No artist fee or stipend. No application fee.\nDurati on: Residency across the 2026/2027 season\n\nMore: https://artzoydstudios. com/en/demande-residence/ URL:https://artzoydstudios.com/en/demande-residence/ LOCATION:Valenciennes\, France (in-person residency) END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:sound-art-lab-sounds-of-the-future-2026@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260614T175844Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260501 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260502 SUMMARY:Deadline: Sound Art Lab: Sounds of the Future Residency 2026 (Round 4) DESCRIPTION:Three-week residency for sound artists with a DKK 30\,000 work grant\, private atelier\, accommodation in Sound Art Lab's artist apartmen t\, full access to professional sound studios\, sound equipment and worksh ops\, plus knowledge-sharing and networking with the Danish sound art comm unity. Eligibility: artists living in Denmark or with strong ties to the D anish sound art scene. Partners: SPOR festival\, Sound Art Lab\, and the D anish Composers' Society (Dansk Komponistforening). Funded by Koda Kultur and Region Midtjylland's Culture Development Pool\, as part of the 'Sounds of the Future' project.\n\nOrganisation: Sound Art Lab (with SPOR festiva l\, Danish Composers' Society / Dansk Komponistforening\, and Koda Kultur) \nLocation: Struer\, Denmark\nAward: DKK 30\,000 work grant (~EUR 4\,000) + private studio + accommodation in Sound Art Lab's artist apartment + ful l access to sound studios\, equipment and workshops + knowledge-sharing an d networking\nDuration: 3-week residency\n\nMore: https://soundartlab.org/ open-call-sounds-of-the-future-residency-4/ URL:https://soundartlab.org/open-call-sounds-of-the-future-residency-4/ LOCATION:Struer\, Denmark END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT UID:grund1535-peripheral-grounds-2026@artificialnouveau.github.io DTSTAMP:20260614T175844Z DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20260430 DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20260501 SUMMARY:Deadline: Open Call: Peripheral Grounds\, Resonant Centers (Sound a nd Performative Residency) DESCRIPTION:Short-term residency for one sound or performative artist explo ring how sound\, voice\, language and body operate across and beyond perce ived boundaries. Develop an individual project\, present a live performanc e at Positive Futures Festival 2026\, and host a public workshop\, lecture or artist talk. Apply with portfolio\, motivation letter and a 2-page pro ject proposal to home@grund1535.com (subject: 'Peripheral Grounds'). Selec tion results by end of May 2026. Supported by State of Tyrol and City of I nnsbruck.\n\nOrganisation: GRUND1535 and Positive Futures Festival\nLocati on: Rietz\, Tyrol\, Austria (with festival across Innsbruck)\nAward: €1\ ,000 artist fee + accommodation + up to €600 travel + Tyrol public trans port ticket\nDuration: 1 to 26 October 2026\n\nMore: https://grund1535.com /open-call-peripheral-grounds-resonant-centers/ URL:https://grund1535.com/open-call-peripheral-grounds-resonant-centers/ LOCATION:Rietz\, Tyrol\, Austria (with festival across Innsbruck) END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR