Exploratory Visit
MIT CAST's Exploratory Visit grant funds early-stage collaborations between MIT sponsors and potential Visiting Artists to spark interdisciplinary art, science, and technology projects.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): February 2027 (Initial Inquiry) | April 2027 (Full proposal)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per Exploratory Visit; small, one-time grants.
Summary: Supports early-stage interactions between MIT sponsors and potential Visiting Artists to lay the groundwork for future collaborations.
Key Information: Only MIT faculty and select staff may apply; artists must be sponsored by an MIT department or center.
Description
The Exploratory Visit grant from the MIT Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST) provides small, targeted funding to facilitate early-stage interactions between MIT sponsors (faculty, directors, or eligible staff) and potential Visiting Artists. The intent is to establish the foundation for future collaborations and full Visiting Artist proposals by supporting initial visits, conversations, and ideation. This grant encourages creative connections across art, science, and technology at MIT, with a focus on projects that may lead to innovative works, significant research, or new interdisciplinary partnerships.
