Call for Exhibition Proposals
Information + 2025
Northeastern University + Massachusetts Institute of Technology
The Information + 2025 Conference invites artists, designers, researchers, and practitioners to submit proposals for an exhibition that explores the theme of energy transition and its intersection with information technologies. This exhibition seeks to inspire, create, and continue conversations around innovative approaches to energy inclusion, generation, consumption, distribution, policy, and the digital tools shaping the future towards energetic sustainability.
Exhibition Theme
The exhibition will explore intersections between energy and information technologies, engaging with questions about sustainability, climate justice, and energy inclusion, digital tools for energy, and visualizations of energy flows and data. We are looking for multiple, diverse definitions of energy.
The Information+ 2025 Exhibition invites engagement with topics such as energy inclusion, sustainability, climate justice, and digital tools shaping energy systems. What does energy mean to you? How do you define it, and how does it feature in your work?
Diverse definitions of energy include:
1. Physical Science: Energy is the capacity to do work in forms like kinetic, thermal, chemical, and nuclear.
2. Environmental Science: Refers to natural resources harnessed for human use (solar, wind, fossil fuels).
3. Sociocultural Context: Symbol of vitality or momentum in communities and systems.
4. Information Technology: Power and efficiency of digital systems and computational tools.
5. Artistic/Metaphorical: Movement, emotion, and transformation in creative expression.
Funding and Support
1. Physical Installation
Funding: One project up to $3,000
Possible Locations: MIT Media Lab, Killian Court, Walker Memorial, or Northeastern University
Description:
– Immersive, interdisciplinary exhibits requiring material/labor resources
– Must allow for audience engagement and spatial interaction
2. Digital Exhibition
Funding: Up to $500 each (5 projects)
Screen-based works using MIT/Northeastern equipment (e.g., screens, speakers, keyboards)
3. Two-Dimensional Works
Funding: Printing support for up to 10 A1 posters
Visually compelling representations of energy-related topics
All selected teams receive installation support and will present at the Info+ panel during the opening.
Examples of Potential Works
1. Real-time renewable energy visualizations (solar, wind)
2. Data visualizations (e.g., CO2 emissions, energy inequality)
3. Projects addressing energy access and underserved communities
4. Simulations of energy futures based on consumption and policy
5. Artistic reflections on cultural interpretations of energy
Key Dates
Release: March 28, 2025
Submission Deadline: May 30, 2025 June 16, 2026
Notification: Early July 2025
Fabrication: July–October 2025
Installation: Early November 2025
Opening: November 14, 2025
Submission Guidelines
1. Relevance: Must engage themes of energy transition and information technology.
2. Suitability: Consider space, ADA compliance, digital infrastructure.
3. Compliance: Must follow MIT safety, energy, and ethics guidelines.
4. Submission Package:
– 1 A1 PDF (posters) or 2 A1 PDFs (other categories)
– Project title, 300-word description, funding category
– Sketches, renders, technical diagrams
– Budget (if applicable), timeline, and circularity plan
– Team bios and contact info
5. File naming:
– Physical: PI_FIRST_LAST.pdf
– Digital: DI_FIRST_LAST.pdf
– 2D Work: TD_FIRST_LAST.pdf
6. Click on “Submit New Abstract” below.
7. Add the single PDF in the "Attachment" section. Also, In the “Content” field, paste a public link (e.g., Google Drive, Dropbox, WeTransfer) to your PDF proposal. Ensure file access is not restricted.
Additional Requirements for Selected Projects
– Detailed fabrication drawings with dimensions
– Equipment list (screens, power, networking, tools)
Selection Criteria
1. Relevance: Alignment with conference themes and subtopics
2. Feasibility: Achievable budget, timeline, and fabrication scope
3. Space Use: Thoughtful engagement with physical/digital setup
4. Sustainability: Recyclable materials, efficient energy use
5. Collaboration: Interdisciplinary teams and community sharing
Selection Committee
Sarah Williams, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Pedro Cruz, Northeastern University
Selby Nimrod, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Skye Moret, Northeastern University
Berit Lavender, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Ashley Louie, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
Provided Documents
1. DWG files of the MIT East Lobby
2. 3DM model of the exhibition space
3. General guidelines for exhibition setup
4. Location details: Killian Court, Walker Memorial, Northeastern University
