Do you create, play, or experiment with games? Are you interested in exploring different forms and possibilities at the intersections of Live Art and gaming? 

As an Artist in Residence with LADA, Symoné is seeking curious and engaged creatives to join a network exploring experimental approaches to gaming, digital art and live interdisciplinary performance.

Symoné is currently developing three mixed-reality experiences combining theatre, live gaming, and immersive digital elements. The idea to bring together diverse perspectives on Live Art and game mechanics came from a desire to broaden this research, inspired by a generative Study Room Gathering event in November 2024.

Whether you’re a game-maker, performer, or researcher, this is an opportunity to share skills, ideas and experiences with other practitioners, through group outings, discussions and play.

Selection Criteria

We’re looking for participants who feel passionately about engaging with and expanding the context of gaming – whether critically, creatively, or playfully. This is a network for those interested in games, but you do not have to be a ‘gamer’.

We are looking for expressions of interest from creatives who: 

• are available for all of the listed dates of activity
• are interested in dialogue and skills-exchange
• are interested in Live Art and/or interdisciplinary performance practices
• have experience creating or previous thinking about games or the intersection of games and arts/culture.

Please note: The activities take place in London and there is no travel and accommodation budget for participants.

In collaboration with LADA staff, Symoné will select 10 members for the network. We aim to let everyone know a decision by Tuesday 1st April at the latest.

How do I apply?

Please complete the Expression of Interest and equal opportunities form. 

We are also happy to receive video or audio expressions of interest; to do this, please answer the questions listed in the form and send the audio or video file to willy@thisisliveart.co.uk. Please keep either version to under 5 minutes long. 

If you need the Expression of Interest in any other format, or have any questions please email us.