Symbiosis

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Expedition leader Alyssa Ellis photographs finches at the national archives


Residents hike Gatineau Park

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Residents learn which wild plants are edible

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Artists working with the Innis Point Bird Banding Association

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Residents examine moths in the field with
entomological photographer Jim des Rivières

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ecology school for artists
10 classes August 11 - 22, 2025
Deadline to apply: April 25, 2025

Symbiosis is an online course for artists to learn about wild ecology that features the best lectures form our favorite researchers of all our specialized courses. It will take place over 2 weeks on-line in the summer of 2025. The program will offer daily video chats with research scientists, naturalists and artists around the world on topics that focus on connections between living organisms and many short one-on-one meetings with artists who make art related to wildlife. Built in to the 2 - 2.5 hours of weekly programming are discussions, recommended assignments and show and tell.

Biophilium residencies are designed to facilitate research that will enrich visual and conceptual artists' practice within a group of like minded creative people. Artists, writers, musicians, film makers and dancers are encouraged to apply. The jury will select seven international artists based on their portfolio rather than how they fit into any description of an artist.

Outline
All activities are subject to change depending on ecological conditions, expert availability and other uncontrollable variables. The program will be tailored to the participants' interests.

Artist talks:

- We invite you to give a private artist talk to share your work with the group.

- Biology in Contemporary Art and Biology and Naturalist resources for artists

Science talks:

- Squid and Bioluminescent Bacteria

- Mycorrhizal Relationships: How Plants and Fungi Work Together

- Cow Birds and Brood Parasitism

- Kelp Forests, Otters and Urchins

- The Human Micro biome

- Migratory Ecologies

- Periodicity in Cicadas and Trees

- Non photosynthesizing parasitic plants, their hosts, pollinators and seed disbursers

- Sloth Fur Ecology

- Trophic Cascades: Wolves in Yellowstone Park and Coral Reefs

 

Cost 
$600 USD
Residency places are limited to 7 artists.

 

How to apply 
Send the following material to ArtLovesScience@gmail.com
1. Artist CV
2. Artist statement (about 200 words)
4. Portfolio 5 – 10 examples of your work

Only applications that follow these guidelines will be considered.