Low-Tech Projection Lab is a collaborative residency exploring analog projection and low-tech visual creation.
Hosted by CROCOSMOS near Toulouse, the programme invites five European visual artists to experiment with upcycled projectors, liquids, drawing, mapping and collective artistic research.
The residency combines technical learning, collaborative creation and public sharing during the Visiophare festival.
Residency dates : 14 September – 4 October 2026 (21 days).
Participants must be available for the full residency period, travel days are not included in the residency duration.
Eligibility : Applicants must be residents of a Creative Europe eligible country or territory (61 eligible, see the list in the form, France is not eligible).
Location : Ramonville-Saint-Agne, near Toulouse, France
Number of residents : 5 artists
Accommodation : provided by Crocosmos
Residents financial support :
– daily allowance for food and local transportation (30€ per day, 630€ total for the 21-day residency)
– travel allowance (under 5.000 km = 400 €, from 5.000 km = 800 €)
– additional support is available for green travel (400 €), family (200 € per child for residents with children under 18 years old), visas (120 €) or accessibility needs (depending on individual situations and requirements).
Application deadline : 16 June 2026
To apply, click on the “Application Form” button at the bottom of the page ✨
Application time: approximately 5–10 minutes.
Programme :
Part 1 : built a eco projector, technical learning, 7 days : artists build 5 eco-projectors by converting recycled overhead projectors into LED devices and creating accessories for analog visual effect. Use of the FabRiquet machines (3D printers, laser cutters).
Part 2 : Explore analog creation, artistic exploration, 5 days : residents experiment with analog visual techniques such as liquid projections, drawing and low-tech mapping.
Part 3 : connect with community, co-creation, 6 days : workshops with local people, laboratory with artist from Visiophare communauty, preparation of an analog performance for a presentation at the visiophare festival and organization of the festival in collaboration with Crocosmos collective
