Artist-In-Incubator - MACRE ITHACA

Media Arts Collective + Resource Exchange

Media Arts Collective + Resource Exchange

What grows when a budding artist meets soil, light, and MACRE?
Our Artist-In-Incubator program isn’t just about making art — it’s about growing together. We welcome emerging artists with kind hearts and strong creative spirits who may lack access to space, resources, or support. At MACRE, we nurture a sustainable, collaborative environment where artists have a safe space to experiment freely and build lasting relationships — with the earth, the art, and each other. This is a place to take root, take care, and create something that truly matters for our community.
MAKE NOISE COOL
SUMMER 2025
Open Call: SUMMER 2025
Our summer theme is Make Noise Cool—an exploration of the creative sparks that fly when different people, ideas, and art forms collide. What first seems like noise can reveal beauty, connection, and new possibilities. In a loud world, MACRE embraces this beautiful noise as a cooling force for change.
Duration: July 14 – September 5 (1.5 months)
Location: 150 sq. ft. private studio plus shared workspace at the MACRE House, located in the heart of downtown Ithaca.
Support Package includes:
– A biweekly stipend
– MACRE membership (1-year individual or 6-months each for a duo)
– Gift card for art materials (valid at ReUse Center & Creative Reuse Ithaca)
+ Technical support with Arduino, MaxMSP, Processing, and other computing/AI tools by in-house engineers Norm Scott and Leo Kang.
Details about the full package will be shared with selected applicants.

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:
We’re looking for an artist or duo (team of two people) who thrive in the in-between—where differences meet, spark, and grow into something new.
For example (but not limited to):
– A multi-sensory artist exploring sight, sound, and touch
– A filmmaker, poet, or storyteller blending folklore, movement, and media
– An experimental musician building DIY instruments or new sound tools
– An artist turning science or data into visual, interactive, or living works
– A painter, sculptor, or dancer curious about using tech in your practice
– A journalist or activist developing creative, civic-minded media
HOW TO APPLY
To apply, please email macre@pspny.com with the following:
(a) A brief introduction of yourself/ your team
(b) A link to your website or online portfolio so we can get to know your work
(c) A short description of the kind of art you’d like to create at MACRE during your incubator program, and the type of workshop you’d like to lead.
We welcome both detailed proposals and more open-ended/ improvisational ideas. Artists are encouraged to develop new and emerging work while engaging with the MACRE space and community. Applications are reviewed by our three volunteer jurors, who thoughtfully consider each applicant’s fit with MACRE’s mission and collaborative environment.
Application Deadline: July 1, 2025
Notification of Selection: July 3, 2025
RESIDENT ARTIST COMMITMENTS:
– Public Engagements: Host 1–2 public showings of your work, including one during MACRE’s Gallery Night Out (August 1 or September 5)
– Artist Talk: Give one public presentation about your work and process
– Weekly Check-ins: Join weekly meetings (in person or online) with Leo/Ry to share progress, get feedback, and request support
– Community Workshop: Lead at least one public workshop at MACRE (50% of the income will be reinvested into future MACRE programs)
WHO'S IN THE INCUBATOR NOW?
We are excited to welcome Leo (Laewoo) Kang as our very first Artist-in-Incubator (Spring 2025)! Leo is an independent researcher and artist based in Ithaca whose work bridges Human-Computer Interaction (HCI) and media art. His practice explores how artistic methods can be powerful tools for learning and research within computing and broader STEM fields. During his residency, Leo will focus on two key themes: (a) electronics on canvas and (b) the creative reuse of e-waste.
LEO KANG
Ongoing (Spring 2025)
Topic: ART + Tech, Creative Reusing of E-Waste
My name is Leo Kang (강래우). I am an indie researcher and artist, majorly working in the field of Human-Computer-Interaction (HCI) and media art. My work explores how art practice can be a useful learning and research model in computing and the broader STEM fields.
https://leokang.com/

Media Arts Collective + Resource Exchange

Media Arts Collective + Resource Exchange

What grows when a budding artist meets soil, light, and MACRE?

MAKE NOISE COOL

Open Call: SUMMER 2025

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR:

HOW TO APPLY

RESIDENT ARTIST COMMITMENTS:

WHO'S IN THE INCUBATOR NOW?

LEO KANG