Simons Foundation Opens 2027 Open Interval Call for Artist-Scientist Trios
The Open Interval initiative has been launched by the Simons Foundation, which will provide grants of $30,000 to arts organizations in the U.S. that partner with both a scientist and an artist for a duration of nine months. The theme for 2027 is "turbulence," and participants must attend an in-person Collaboration Weekend scheduled for May 23–26, 2027, in upstate New York. To apply, a curator must first submit a statement of interest, followed by project proposals from the artist and scientist. The 2025 cohort featured Xandra Eden, Christopher M. Johns-Krull, and Anahita Bradberry, who produced the exhibition spectral field. Applications are due by October 21, 2026, with webinars set for September 25 and October 5. Finalist interviews will take place from November 30 to December 17, with results announced on January 15, 2027.
Key facts
- The Simons Foundation has announced an open call for its Open Interval initiative.
- Open Interval annually awards $30,000 grants to U.S. arts organizations that pair with a scientist and an artist for a nine-month collaboration.
- The 2027 collaboration theme is "turbulence."
- A required four-day Open Interval Collaboration Weekend will be held May 23–26, 2027, in upstate New York.
- Application materials for the 2027 program are due Wednesday, October 21.
- Informational webinars will be held Friday, September 25 and Monday, October 5, with questions due in advance on Wednesday, October 23.
- Finalist interviews are scheduled between November 30 and December 17, with applicants notified on January 15, 2027.
- The foundation expects to select 15 trios, and the 2025 cohort included Xandra Eden, Christopher M. Johns-Krull, and Anahita Bradberry.
Entities
Artists
- Anahita Bradberry
- Jiabao Li
- Xandra Eden
- Christopher M. Johns-Krull
Institutions
- Simons Foundation
- DiverseWorks
- Rice University
- Glasstire
Locations
- New York City
- United States
- New York
- Houston
- upstate New York