INSIGHT 2023 – Bridging Therapy, Research, and Society

Call for Artists

Open Call for Artists for an In-Conference Exhibition

We are looking for artists who are interested in exhibiting works of all media types related to psychedelic therapy, research, culture, and/or the psychedelic experience at the INSIGHT conference in Berlin.

About the Exhibition

Our aim is to display and discuss a variety of informative, explorative, and expressive aspects of the contemporary art and culture of psychedelics. An interdisciplinary team of MIND Members from the MIND Foundation Art Section, and EDGE Neuroscience & Art will be curating the art program at the INSIGHT conference 2023 including an exhibition for which we are accepting proposals.

A creative thread runs throughout the rooms, meeting areas and passageways of the INSIGHT conference to make up the “Exploratorium.” Here, visitors (in-person & digital) can explore art exhibited in different media such as installations, paintings, projections, and performances. We will be able to accept approximately 10 pieces.​

About the Application

We are happy to receive submissions for finished (or nearly finished) pieces of all media types. The criteria for application are as follows:

1. Relatedness to subject matter

The artwork should have a relation with psychedelic science and research, psychedelic culture, and/or the psychedelic experience etc. We value artworks that inspire critical discussion.

2. Diversity, creativity, originality

Admission should showcase diversity in style and perspective, imaginative and innovative approaches, and a high degree of originality.

3. Self-sufficiency

The organizational team will support the artists in art handling, but the artists will take final responsibility for installation and deinstallation. It is also important to note that the location is a “historical” building, and we are not able to drill or rig. We will support you in finding a solution to your installation if necessary.

4. Interactivity

Either the piece itself has interactive elements, or the willingness of the artists to be present and participate and interact with the conference participants.

5. Academic Reflexivity

The artist has taken into consideration the ethical implications of their work, as well as its impact on accessibility and diversity.

6. Community

We hope to grow the MIND & EDGE Arts Section community and prefer applicants who would like to be involved in future projects or collaborations.

Find more details on the submission, budget, and Art Award below the application form.

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    Artist application form

    First Name

    Last Name

    Email

    Project Title

    Category (mark applicable categories)

    Proposal (max. 1000 characters, including spaces)

    Statement of suitability (max. 500 characters, including spaces)

    Space requirements (max. 500 characters, including spaces)

    Materials and transport considerations (not obligatory, max. 500 characters, including spaces)

    Budget Proposal

    Please download and fill out this template for the budget proposal and upload it below.

    Maximum size: 8MB

    Link to personal website (optional)

    Media - videos (optional)
    (put a maximum of 2 links to videos accessible on a video streaming platform, such as Youtube, Vimeo, etc. If the video is password protected, please supply the password).

    Link Video 1

    Password Video 1

    Link Video 2

    Password Video 2

    CV
    Maximum size: 2MB

    Artists Bio
    Maximum size: 2MB

    Media - images (optional)

    Image 1
    Maximum size: 5MB

    Image 2
    Maximum size: 5MB

    Image 3
    Maximum size: 5MB

    Comments (optional)

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    About the submission

    Application deadline March 15th. Applications will be reviewed and applicants will receive feedback by the end of April.

    Please include in your proposal (see application form below):

    • – Piece description
    • – Statement of suitability for the event
    • – CV and artist bio
    • – Any materials or transport considerations
    • – Budget proposal
    About the budget and Art Award

    Successful applicants are eligible for on-sight entry to INSIGHT 2023 worth €699. Additionally, depending on budget specified, participating artists may be eligible for a budget for their pieces between €50-€500 depending on the size and type of artwork or performance as outlined in the application.

    What will the money cover:

    • – Materials and supplies, including tools, consumables, hardware
    • – Transportation of your art installation to and from the venue
    • – Specialty services such as welding, laser cutting, etc.
    • – Free admission to INSIGHT 2023

    What we cannot cover:

    • – Artist and crew flights/transportation
    • – Crew food
    • – Post-event expenses such as storage
    • – Legal expenses such as insurance

    All Exploratorium art and performance will be eligible for awards in addition to the budget. The 1st choice will be awarded 1000€ and the 2nd choice 500€. These will be an audience choice award and voted on by conference attendees during conference with anonymous voting. The winners will be announced at the end of the conference.