Open Call: BTB25 Commisison with Creative Spaces Burnley - Sci Fi & Textiles, British Textile Biennial

This residency offers an artist or collective to explore the inter-relationship between science fiction and the evolution of high performance fabrics in Burnley in the 20th century. The 20th century saw a rise in adventure and exploration, with humans determined to conquer land, sea, sky and space driven by a utopian vision of the future.

There was a parallel rise in science fiction, first in literature and later in film, that often presented an alternative, more dystopian view. Presented in Burnley, the work should spark a conversation around this theme and deliver an impactful exhibition, installation or film outcome that could be presented within the gallery or a nearby outdoor location. This residency will involve support from the Burnley Creative Spaces team as residency hosts and the BTB team around the curatorial direction and production delivery.