As a creative innovation hub in Nicosia’s historic centre, the Thinker Maker Space has utilised its Artist-in-Residence Program to expand the knowledge and services of the centre through skill sharing and collaboration.
Resident artists enjoy full access to the makerspace facilities allowing experimentation with advanced fabrication techniques. They will also have the opportunity to present and exhibit their work at the end of the residency. Additionally, artists may deliver a series of workshops and talks relating to their practice and area of expertise.
The makerspace residencies are hosted on a short-term basis ranging from 2 weeks and up to 4 months. The open call invites individuals from the creative industries (creators, designers, visual artists, academics and others) to submit a portfolio and a project proposal.
Applications will be processed and selected by a committee based on project criteria and briefs that are aligned with the makerspace vision and capabilities. Proposals need to include details of the project’s purpose and outcomes emphasising on fabrication methods.
WHO
Artists, Designers, Creatives
PERIOD OF RESIDENCY
Min 2 Weeks / Max 4 Months
ALLOWANCE
€1200 / per month
TYPES OF PROJECTS
Concepts & ideas with the goal to create prototype(s) using the facilities of TMS, emphasis on digital fabrication
CRITERIA OF SELECTION
Aim & Innovation, Relatability to the activity of TMS, Feasibility & Uniqueness, Level of experimentation
As a creative innovation hub in Nicosia’s historic centre, the Thinker Maker Space has utilised its Artist-in-Residence Program to expand the knowledge and services of the centre through skill sharing and collaboration.
Resident artists enjoy full access to the makerspace facilities allowing experimentation with advanced fabrication techniques. They will also have the opportunity to present and exhibit their work at the end of the residency. Additionally, artists may deliver a series of workshops and talks relating to their practice and area of expertise.
The makerspace residencies are hosted on a short-term basis ranging from 2 weeks and up to 4 months. The open call invites individuals from the creative industries (creators, designers, visual artists, academics and others) to submit a portfolio and a project proposal.
Applications will be processed and selected by a committee based on project criteria and briefs that are aligned with the makerspace vision and capabilities. Proposals need to include details of the project’s purpose and outcomes emphasising on fabrication methods.
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Apply if you wish to complete
your residency between the period
01.02.23 – 01.07.23
You can apply for a period of
minimum 2 weeks up to 4 months
APPLICATIONS ARE NOW CLOSED
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Apply if you wish to complete your
residency between the period
01.08.23 – 01.01.24
You can apply for a period of
minimum 2 weeks up to 4 months
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Apply if you wish to complete
your residency between the period
01.02.23 – 01.07.23
You can apply for a period of
minimum 2 weeks up to 4 months
APPLICATIONS
ARE NOW CLOSED
DEADLINE FOR APPLICATIONS
Apply if you wish to complete your
residency between the period
01.08.23 – 01.01.24
You can apply for a period of
minimum 2 weeks up to 4 months
CYENS Thinker Maker Space is a creative hub where art, science and technology coexist and unite. The space encourages technology led innovation, supporting new ideas and practices through experimentation and a multidisciplinary approach. The aim is to support collaborations and socially engaged activities that inspire, educate, train and inform.
The residency is supported with a monthly stipend allowance of €1,200 and may include (where applicable):
Immersive Media, Projections
Light, Data Driven
Biohack, Intimate Care, Feminism
Erotic Biotechnology, Biomateriality
Generative Art, Creative Coding
Digital Design
Ion Wind, Air flow control
Fog, Beyond barrier
Architecture, New Media Art,
Computation Design, Digital Fabrication
Sound Art, Time-based Art,
Performance, Installation
Visual Arts, Experimental Crafts,
Critical Design, Food Art
Kinetic, Glass,
Installation
Ecologies, Objects, Anthropology,
Photography, Moving Image
Visual Artist, Performance, Sound,
Body-sculptures
Visual Artist, Photography,
Sculpture, Virtual Reality
Visual Artist, 3D Modeling,
Art Installations
Artist
Multidisciplinary Visual Artist, Researcher,
Cultural Heritage, Digitisation, Museum Archives
Multidisciplinary Visual Artist, Medical Artist,
Maker, Citizen scientist, Researcher
Immersive Media, Projections
Light, Data Driven
Biohack, Intimate Care, Feminism
Erotic Biotechnology, Biomateriality
Generative Art, Creative Coding
Digital Design
Ion Wind, Air flow control
Fog, Beyond barrier
Architecture, New Media Art,
Computation Design, Digital Fabrication
Sound Art, Time-based Art,
Performance, Installation
Visual Arts, Experimental Crafts,
Critical Design, Food Art
Kinetic, Glass,
Installation
Ecologies, Objects, Anthropology,
Photography, Moving Image
Visual Artist, Performance, Sound,
Body-sculptures
Visual Artist, Photography,
Sculpture, Virtual Reality
Visual Artist, 3D Modeling,
Art Installations
Artist
Multidisciplinary Visual Artist, Researcher,
Cultural Heritage, Digitisation, Museum Archives
Multidisciplinary Visual Artist, Medical Artist,
Maker, Citizen scientist, Researcher
Anyone who is intended to work on a concept or an idea with the ultimate goal to create a prototype, using the Thinker Maker Space facilities. There is no restriction to the age or profession/discipline of the applicant(s).
The Makerspace residencies are hosted on a short-term basis ranging from two weeks and up to four months. If you wish to come for less than a month, the stipend allowance will be calculated accordingly.
No, we have trained technicians that can give you an induction on the equipment and the operation of any machinery. Nevertheless, in the case you need to use specific software during your residency, it is necessary for you to know how to use it as our technicians can only guide you and not give a whole training.
Yes, non-EU citizens can have a 3-month residency in Cyprus without the need for a permit of stay. However, for a residency longer than 3 months, they have to apply for a permit of stay. We do not take responsibility for the application process of the permit of stay, as it is the individual’s responsibility to go through the necessary steps and meet the requirements for obtaining the permit.
The makerspace technicians are always willing to help. You need to book a consultancy session with them if you need a guidance that will take longer than 20 minutes. The technicians cannot undertake any of the work of the resident artist. They can only guide and assist you without undertaking anything that has to do with the execution of the project.
The allowance covers the entire period of the residency (payment each month).
We are open to any type of collaborations.
Everything is free and you only pay for your materials. Your allowance usage is up to you.
The application should be in English.
Yes, the program requires the resident artist to be present within the makerspace facilities at least 3 days a week. The facilities of TMS are closed for residents on Mondays. The Resident will have access to the workshops during opening hours only (8:30 to 15:30) except from public holidays.
The stipend allowance is fixed at €1200 per month. We do not have additional funds for accommodation or travel.
There is no restriction to this. The makerspace team are able to communicate in both Greek and English.
The maximum number of artists that can collaborate under the same project is two.
The residency allowance is €1200 per person per month. In the case of a collaboration, both artists need to be Physically present at the premises of TMS. If only one artist can be physically present, TMS will offer the amount of €1200 per month only to one person.
The resident artists will have access to the workshops during opening hours only (8:30 to 15:30) between Tuesday to Friday of each week except from public holidays. It is required that the resident artists spend at least 16 hours per calendar week.
