The Open Call for the Virtual Art Lab is on!
Virtual Art Lab is an experimental online program designed to support artists in expanding their practice through new knowledge, tools, and perspectives. Over the course of 12 weeks, participants engage in a focused and flexible process that encourages experimentation, critical thinking, and the development of new work.
The program is based on a one-on-one format, where each artist works individually with a dedicated artist-mentor through weekly one-hour sessions (via Zoom or Google Meet). This personalized approach allows for in-depth dialogue, tailored guidance, and a process that evolves according to each artist’s needs, interests, and pace.
It is open to artists of all disciplines who find themselves at a turning point in their practice—whether feeling stuck, seeking new directions, or looking to experiment with unfamiliar media, including the possibilities of AI.
Emerging from a time of global transformation, Virtual Art Lab responds to the need for evolving models of artistic support. It functions as a hybrid format—part seminar and part workshop—creating a space where artists can critically reflect on and reshape their processes.
The Lab serves as a remote yet connected environment where participants can develop and realize projects for both physical and online presentation. Alongside production, the program supports curatorial thinking, writing, interviews, and documentation—essential tools for positioning work within a broader contemporary context.
More than a program, Virtual Art Lab is a space for exploration, reflection, and growth—supporting artists in developing their work while building confidence, clarity, and long-term direction in their practice.
THIS PROGRAM IS FOR YOU IF
- You are an artist/creator and you wish to refresh, inspire, extend or anchor your practice
- You have a creative/artistic project and you need support to shape and manifest your project
- You wish to experiment
- Try different media
- Transform your practice
- You want to make artistic expression & conscious creativity active parts of your life and your decisions making
- You wish to bring your professional life to another level or another form and you intuitively know that art can be your a guiding force
- You are committed to experience and share the transformative power of the arts
DURING THE PROGRAM YOU WILL HAVE A CHANCE TO
- Communicate about your self/work/project.
- Bring your artistic expression to another level.
- Re-frame or reinvent your personal / professional life.
- Overcome this limbic moment in your practice and gain productive momentum.
- Make the most of the temporary transition between study practice and creative/productive online formats.
WHAT DO WE EXPECT FROM ARTISTS?
- Each artist is expected to treat the program like any other on-site programs, please be prepared to spend dedicated time on researching, creating, or thinking about your practice
- Each artist is expected to deliver work in progress material for social media exposure
- Each artist is expected to participate in an artist interview.
- Any kind of hate speech and discriminatory contents will not be allowed
ELIGIBILITY
Artists and creatives from backgrounds such as, but not limited to: visual arts, music, theatre, dance, film, writing, design, photography, digital/interactive art, gaming, fashion, and architecture, Curators, Thinkers etc.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To apply, please send us your CV, resume, statement along with your portfolio (links will be accepted) to artlab@belgradeartstudio.com. No application fee. No deadline, the program is ongoing.
Selected artists will be announced and contacted via email
TIME COMMITMENT / PROGRAM
3monthe / 12weeks /1hour a week
(individual sessions)
Artists’ profiles
Social media coverage
Video interview at the beginning of the lab
Written interview
Video interview/discussion when the project is realized
Follow up and support of your personal process
Materials and links to each session
The program is not a full time. The artists will have the majority of time to continue their work. There will be 1 hour weekly meeting throughout the 12 weeks, which the artists will be expected to attend.
At the end of the lab, the online viewing and discussion around the work created will be organized. This will be moderated by the program advisor, who will also provide commentary on the works.
PROGRAM COMMUNICATION
The program lead will be available for you and will be facilitation between artists and program lead, available to critique and discuss your process.
We will communicate through digital tools and will use platforms such as Zoom, Google Meet to share the works and their feedback. You will need a phone or computer and an internet connection, of course.
The ability to collaborate and interact with English is preferred as the program will be conducted in English. However, we do not want this to be a limiting factor to your participation and will work on solutions if the need arises.
CONTACT
For any questions, please email us to artlab@belgradeartstudio.com.
We are always happy to assist you!
