Exploratory Visit
ForecastedInternal — Massachusetts Institute of Technology only
Exploratory Visit supports potential Visiting Artists in exploring collaborations at MIT that connect art, science, and technology, building relationships and ideas as a foundation for fuller project proposals.
Funder: Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Spring Initial Inquiry) | October 2027 (Fall Initial Inquiry)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per Exploratory Visit
Summary: Supports exploratory visits by potential Visiting Artists to develop collaborations and full proposals connecting art, science, and technology at MIT.
Key Information: Artists cannot self-nominate and must have sponsorship from an MIT department, lab, or center.
Description
The Massachusetts Institute of Technology’s Center for Art, Science & Technology (CAST) offers Exploratory Visit grants to help potential Visiting Artists establish relationships and develop ideas for collaborations at MIT. These small grants provide an initial opportunity to explore a project before developing a full-fledged proposal.
CAST treats art, science, and technology as interrelated, mutually informing modes of exploration, knowledge, and discovery. It welcomes exploratory work that may be difficult to fund through traditional sources but could lead to creative works, significant research, or future collaborations. CAST particularly encourages proposals focused on racial and social justice and projects that amplify the artistic work and voices of Black, Indigenous, and people of color (BIPOC).
