The Genspace Biomaterials Studio supports artists in materials research and mentorship. Our community collaborates with microorganisms to innovate materials for a more circular and regenerative world. Through this incubator program, artists will gain mentorship from the Genspace community, trained scientists, and our lab. Culminating with an exhibition featuring 15 artists, plus workshops coinciding with NYC 2025 Climate Week.

Our fundraising goals:
1. Establish an incubator to support artists exploring biomaterials.
2. Offer artists a platform to showcase their bioart.
3. Inform the public about biomaterials through community sharing and workshops. Provide artists with a stage to showcase their bioart.

As artists seek alternatives to today’s petrochemicals, GBS provides a space for experimenting with living materials. Biomaterials represent collaborations between organisms synthesized into forms utilized for art, products, medicine, and construction. These innovative composites leverage natural systems to generate circular and regenerative materials. We collaborate with fungi, bacteria, and other organisms to reimagine our art. GBS features a working recipe book filled with procedures for bioplastics, fungal composites, SCOBY leathers, biothreads, and more. At this time of fluctuating federal support, we must unite to maintain the momentum of our climate goals by bolstering the science and art community.

Budget and breakdown:

Total Goal	$4000
Exhibition space	$1500
Artist Stipends ($100/artist)	$1500
Exhibit setup	$400
Workshops & Lectures	$100
Genspace Operations	$500

Project Timeline:

March - April
1. Artists submit project proposals
2. Artists selected for the exhibit and awarded stipends
May - August
1. Artists develop designs for bioart.
2. Artists, with the help of Genspace and mentors, test recipes and procedures for novel biomaterials.
Jun 9, 2025
1. Artists present WIP at June Open House
September
1. Opening Reception - Artists present at the GBS Exhibit
2. Workshops / Lectures
3. 2025 NYC Climate Week

Genspace Biomaterials Studio Artist Incubator