SURF opens applications for 2027 Artist in Residence
The SURF AiR program provides opportunities for artists to create work inspired by the Sanford Underground Research Facility, which is set in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota.
Sanford Underground Research Facility (SURF) is seeking applicants for its 2027 Artist-in-Residence (AiR) program.
The SURF AiR program is a partnership with Black Hills State University (BHSU). The program provides opportunities for artists to create work inspired by the Sanford Underground Research Facility, which is set in the beautiful Black Hills of South Dakota. SURF’s unique location and history make it an ideal place for creative work.
At 4,850 feet deep, SURF is the deepest underground laboratory in the United States and is located in the former Homestake Gold Mine. The facility houses world-class experiments in physics, biology, geology, and engineering. The SURF AiR program leverages the unique characteristics of SURF and the science experiments it hosts to create awareness and encourage interdisciplinary work.
The residency includes a four-week summer visit, a fall exhibition and lecture, a $5,000 stipend, up to $5,000 in additional project funding, as well as travel, housing, and related expenses.
This residency is modeled after various programs offered by government, science, and industry, including the National Park Service, CERN, and Fermilab.
The AiR program at SURF was created in 2019, as a partnership between SURF BHSU. It is coordinated by Gina Gibson, BHSU professor of graphic communication and SURF’s first artist in residence.
The deadline for application is Nov. 1, 2026. For more information or to apply: https://sanfordlab.org/programs/SURFAiR
