Paid Opportunity
8 – 22 November, 2026
@ LAKE Studios Berlin
We are searching for 6 Berlin based movement artists and/or creative technologists with a desire to investigate and research the role of digital media and technology within a performance context. The research is facilitated in a collaborative process with mentors Mark Coniglio, Marlon Barrios Solano, and L Wilson Spiro. We welcome applications from people who have worked with technology & programming in the past, but we’re also open to hearing from artists without that experience who bring strong motivation.
Digital Body is a series of ongoing intensive labs and residencies dedicated to exploring performance and technology. Each lab is designed to break down preconceived notions about technology and art in order to reimagine from the ground up how technological tools might expand the creation, rehearsal and performance of live artworks. Guided by experts in the fields of dance and technology, this lab series is intended to expand both participants’ practical technical skills as well as their theoretical and philosophical grounding in the use of technology in performance. The Digital Body Lab brings together a small group of artists for a two-week residency at LAKE Studios. During this time, they collaborate, explore shared questions, and develop new works-in-progress.
Participants will be staying onsite in double rooms (separate beds) at LAKE Studios in order to facilitate a more intensive process. Some exceptions can be made – please specify in your application if you have any special needs in this regard.
Participants will have access to LAKE Studios entire technical facilities and equipment
Mentors / Media & Dance Artists: Mark Coniglio & Marlon Barrios Solano
Technical Consultant / Media Artist: L Wilson Spiro
DATES
8 – 22 November onsite at LAKE Studios
Work in progress showings in UNFINISHED FRIDAYS on 20. November
We expect full-time presence during the 2 weeks. That said, we understand that some ongoing work or outside commitments may need to continue alongside the residency.
FEE OFFERED
1000€ (including participation in Unfinished Fridays)
You must be able to send us a German (preferable) or European based invoice.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: 31 July
RESULTS: 15 August
TO APPLY please send the following 3 things to:
1. A pdf document answering the following 2 questions (no more than 1 page total):
– What is a burning question you have in relationship to performance and technology in the current moment?
– If you would lead a shared practice / research session for the other participants in the lab, what would it be? In other words, can you briefly describe the creative practices and artistic or technical knowledge that you would like to bring into the space?
2. Your CV which incudes your contact details and current address.
3. Any special needs you may have.
