• 2026 OPEN CALL •

WaveForms is a multimedia art occurrence presenting experimental animations, video art, spatial sound, and site-specific media installations. Hosted at the Emerson Paramount Center in 2026.

↓ Open Call Information Below ↓

2026 OPEN CALL
DECEMBER 22 - JANUARY 15

STATUS:CLOSED

ALL Submissions were due by January 15, 2026 at 11:59 PM EDT

WaveForms was established to provide resources of space, equipment, production, curation, and mentorship to multimedia practitioners in our region and beyond. On February 12, Emerson Paramount Center will come to life with activations such as: projection-mapped video installations, spatial sound theater, audio visual performance, and experimental animations & video art. Artists are invited to submit work for consideration to be included in the experimental animation and video screening track this year curated by Boston Cyberarts.

  • Boston CyberArts is selecting short Experimental Animations and Video Art pieces to be screened in the Bright Family Screening Room at the Emerson Paramount Center.

    We are looking for “art based” pieces within the theme of “radical futurism” to include within the 2026 program. These could be experimental animations (traditional or digital); sensory-based, experiential works; experimental art narratives; etc. Pieces that relate to themes within Boston’s Museum of Science; eco-futurism; social/environmental justice; or other topics from marginalized communities are encouraged.

    A jury of professional Digital Media and Time-Based Artists will select pieces for (2) 30-minute programs. The budget for artist honorariums will be split equally among selected artists and may rage from $20-100 depending on the number of works in the program.

    Artworks are shown in a state-of-the-art theater with stereo sound. Resolutions accepted include HD and 4k at ratios of 16:9 • 4:3 • 1:1 • 1.85:1

    Boston Cyberarts 2026 WaveForms Jurors:
    Jurors will be announced when finalized

    December 22 - January 15
    ALL Submissions are due by September 15, 20246 at 11:59 PM EDT • FREE TO SUBMIT

  • • When will I find out if my work was accepted? February 1, 2026

    •Are there residency restrictions? No.

    •Do I need to apply with finished work? Finished pieces are preferred, but nearly completed works-in-progress may be submitted for review. If the work shows extreme promise, you’ll be considered as a finalist and contacted for more info.

    •Can I apply with collaborators? Artist collaborations/collectives are welcome to apply and should submit work via one entry and indicate artists’ names.

    • What if I do not have a Gmail account for the submission forms? You can fill out answers to the questions / share links and send them to the respected track email contact listed on the form.

    •Can I submit more than one artwork? You can submit up to 5 minutes of total running time as either ONE or TWO works. Use a separate entry form for each work.

    •Artists retain all ownership of their work.

    •What if I have questions that aren’t answered here or on the track descriptions? Reach out to info@bostoncyberarts.org