In residence: January - February 2026

Michelle Calcatelli is an international cooperation professional with over 20 years of experience working across agriculture, innovation, and policy. Specialised in resource mobilisation, proposal development, and strategic programme design, Calcatelli has helped organisations secure funding, shape impactful portfolios, and influence international policy agendas. With expertise in cross-cultural collaboration and global partnerships, their work is driven by a strong interest in climate resilience and the challenges of remote regions.

In residence: April - May 2026

Scott Carroll is a futurist, designer, and award-winning filmmaker whose work explores the intersections of human behaviour, landscape, and narrative—using technology to expand the liminal spaces between them. His films and interactive projects have reached nearly 80 million screens worldwide, through platforms including the BBC, PBS, Arte, EiTB, Warner Brothers, and 20th Century FOX.

In residence: April - May 2026

Lea Kannar-Lichtenberger is an environmental artist whose work explores human impact on islands and isolated environments. Through immersive residencies as an artist, traveller, and observer, she creates works that critically examine the effects of the Anthropocene and consumerism. Her multifaceted practice spans sculpture, installation, and moving image, connecting art, science, and lived experience.

In residence: May - June 2026

Laura J. Lawson (b. 1988, USA) is a transdisciplinary artist whose work connects the humanities to interstellar exploration. She holds a BA from Austin College in Texas and an MFA from the University of Memphis in Tennessee. Her practice spans painting, sculpture, sound, and writing, with a focus on creative inquiry into planetary science and outer space.

In residence: October - November 2026

Tanya Park is a heritage specialist, academic, and photographer whose work bridges architecture, cultural heritage, and climate change. She holds a PhD from Japan, with a thesis on “Architectural Preservation Process in Japan: Theoretical discourse and its application.” During her residency at Artica Svalbard, Tanya will combine photography and text to explore the cultural heritage of Svalbard through its buildings