COST Action CA24129 European Cooperation in Science & Technology Funded by the European Union · 2025–2029

Five working groups, one shared agenda.

EMBARK members organise their research and capacity-building across five strategic Working Groups. Together, they aim to strengthen Europe to safeguard its collections of media art heritage.

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Every year, EMBARK accepts applications for a range of grants that support the achievement of the Working Groups' goals.

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2 Short-Term Scientific Missions for WG3 · WG4 Closed

2 Virtual Mobility Grants for for All Working Groups Open

3 Young Researcher and Innovator Conference Grants for Young Researchers & Innovators Closed

3 Inclusiveness Target Countries Conference Grants for Inclusiveness Target Countries Open

Networks of Expertise and Infrastructure

Mapping European media art conservation networks, processes, tools and shared needs for artists, institutions and practitioners.

Lead: Dr Conor McGarrigle Vice: Dr Aga Wielocha 70 members

Open WG1

WG output

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Software-based Art and Ownership

This WG examines the collection, preservation and ownership of software-based artworks with complex dependencies, ranging from 1990s online art to current blockchain-based artworks.

Lead: Dr. Claudia Roeck Vice: Boban Joksimoski 57 members

Open WG2

WG output

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How can AI support the conservation and stewardship of digital media art?

WG3 investigates the responsible use of AI in media art conservation, addressing opportunities, challenges, as well as ethical and legal implications.

Lead: Sophie Bunz Vice: Jina Chang 59 members