From 30 June to 25 August 2023, artists can apply for 11 Regional Challenges as part of the S+T+ARTS in the City project. The Belgian Regional S+T+ARTS Centre GLUON, in collaboration with Innoviris, is launching four thematic open calls for artists. The challenge The value of care explores how we can reconcile developments within personalised healthcare with a patient’s individual values?
Challenge Description
This residency presents an opportunity for artists to engage in a collaborative endeavour with the Institute Jules Bordet, a comprehensive hospital dedicated to the treatment of cancer patients in Brussels. The aim of this artistic venture is to create an artwork that contributes to or reflects upon the well—being and patient value of cancer patients. Specifically, we encourage artists to develop a digital artwork or application in partnership with the institute, fostering a supportive environment for patients, nurses, doctors, and family members as they navigate the challenges of their diagnosis and treatment. The residency aims to address how we can increase patient wellbeing and cure disease by creating a more equal and equitable relation between patient and health care professionals and understand the patient as an expert of its (chronic) diseased life? The hospital recognises how the personal values (life philosophy, cultural background, priorities) of patients function as a filter through which patients interpret clinical evidence and make treatment decisions. Selected artists will engage in collaboration with the team of psycho—oncologists at the hospital, providing an opportunity to reflect on the patient—healthcare professional relationship and actively contribute to the inclusion of patient values in the development of personalised treatment strategies. The envisioned artwork aims to further support patients in the emotional and psychological aspects of the (chronic) disease, supporting patients in fostering a positive mindset during their treatment trajectory.
Residency Characteristics
During the residency, the artist will be supported by a Local expert Group composed of local and international practitioners from the field of cancer treatment, healthcare, digital technologies, and the Arts. The residency main partners are 1) IMEC, a research institution specialised in nano— and digital technology, 2) VIB (Flemish Institute for Biotechnology), an entrepreneurial non—profit research institute, with a clear focus on groundbreaking strategic basic research in life sciences and 3) The National Lottery 4) Regional S+T+ARTS Center Gluon.
What do we offer?
The budget for each residency is 40.000€, including artwork production and artist fee. Throughout the residencies, the residency support network will offer the necessary expertise and support from experts affiliated to research institutions, universities, university colleges, innovative companies and start—ups (supporting network).
The result of the residency will be shown in the partner institutions of the S+T+ARTS in the City network including the exhibition at Sónar Barcelona, Ars Electronica Festival and/or the I Love Science Festival in Brussels in 2024.
