Deadline: November 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST
We’re thrilled to announce the artist call for the 37th Annual Bioneers Conference, taking place March 26–28, 2026 across multiple locations in Berkeley, CA.This year, we’re excited to center art as a vital, celebratory, and transformational force throughout the conference—and we invite you to be a part of it.
What is Bioneers?
Bioneers is a hub for visionary thinkers and doers—where social, environmental, scientific, and cultural innovators come together to share breakthrough solutions inspired by nature and powered by human ingenuity.Our annual conference brings together over 3,000 attendees from diverse sectors to imagine and co-create a regenerative future. With a reach of 285,000+ social media followers and 80,000+ newsletter subscribers, Bioneers fosters deep connection, cross-pollination, and collaboration at every level—local, national, and global.
Arts are a vibrant and fundamental component of the Bioneers Conference. Feel free to take a look at the history of the arts at Bioneers.
What We’re Looking For
We are currently accepting submissions in the following categories:
- Outdoor Performances
Dynamic, engaging performances outside Zellerbach Hall. All disciplines welcome. - Indoor Installations & Sculptures
Freestanding, socially engaged visual art to be featured inside Zellerbach Hall and The Marsh Theater—designed to activate, enliven, and transform the space. - Indoor Performances & Workshops
We are curating a vibrant series of performances and participatory workshops inside The Marsh Theater, focused on healing, storytelling, justice, creativity, and collective liberation. Multidisciplinary artists, educators, and facilitators are encouraged to apply.
Compensation
Selected artists will receive
- Full conference passes to the 2026 Bioneers Conference
- Promotion via our website, social media, and digital newsletter
- Artist stipends, offered on a case-by-case basis, ranging from $50–$1,000
- A complimentary vendor table to display or sell your artwork, merchandise, or materials during the conference
Key Info
Application Deadline: November 1, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST
Conference Dates: March 26–28, 2026
Location: Berkeley, CA (multiple venues)
Questions?
Email us at: Art@Bioneers.org
Let’s co-create a space where art ignites imagination, builds community, and fuels a regenerative future.