This is an interesting public art/community involvement opportunity for artists:
The Conflux Festival (the art and technology festival for the creative
exploration of urban public space) is now accepting submissions for
ConfluxCity - a user-generated open format event to be held in NYC on
Sunday September 18th, 2009 from 10am-6pm.
Conflux will be hosted here at NYU - please forward the Call for
Proposals to any interested colleagues and students. See below for more
info.
Inquiries: Kari Hensley, Communications Director
media ::at:: confluxfestival.org
Glowlab announces the 6th Annual Conflux Festival in partnership with
New York University.
Conflux, the art and technology festival for the creative exploration of
urban public space, is pleased to announce the 6th annual Conflux
Festival will take place from September 17-20, 2009.
The festival will be headquartered in Manhattan with our partner and
host, NYU Steinhardt School of Culture, Education, and Human
Development. As in past years, Conflux events will take place
throughout New York’s five boroughs.
The future of the festival was uncertain after the initial five-year run
ended last year. In the midst of the econocalypse, however,
artistic and critical attention to the complexities of urban space has
taken on a heightened significance. It thus seemed imperative for the
festival to continue with a special emphasis placed on
resource-sharing, academic analysis, and hands-on and collaborative
approaches to the creative examination of the urban environment.
The structure of the festival continues to evolve with this year’s
presenters curated by invitation from within the existing Conflux
community. In keeping with its commitment to openness, the festival will
also include a special open-format day long event called
ConfluxCity that will allow for a diverse range of new participants and
projects.
=============ConfluxCity 2009
============In keeping with its commitment to urban artistic
exploration, community participation, shared knowledge, and critical
Civic engagement, Conflux will organize a user-generated open format event
on Sunday September 18th, 2009 from 10am-6pm.
Through an open submissions process, ConfluxCity will provide a
platform for artists, urban geographers, technologists and others to
organize and produce innovative activities dedicated to the
examination, celebration and (re)construction of everyday urban life.
Drawing inspiration from Burning Man’s creed of radical self-reliance
and BarCamp’s philosophy of openness and participation, ConfluxCity will
adopt an open-space approach in which participants will be
expected to organize, promote, and host their own activities and
events. To facilitate this format, the Conflux Festival headquarters and
website will serve as a central communications hub directing
festival attendees outward to individual event websites and locations.
ConfluxCity participants must submit their proposal by July 20th ($10
administrative fee). All proposals will be judged based on artistic
merit, originality, and feasibility.
The 2009 Conflux Festival schedule, venue, and other details will be
announced soon. Stay tuned.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
The Conflux Festival is the annual New York festival for contemporary
psychogeography. It is a three-day event that promotes the
intellectual and artistic investigation of everyday urban life though
emerging artistic, technological and social practices. Over the past
five years, the festival has grown into an international art event with
a global reach and a reputation for presenting cutting-edge
artistic work within the realm of public-space arts.
For a few days each September, Conflux transforms the city into a
temporary laboratory for creative experimentation and action. Past
Conflux works and events have included mapping projects, high-tech
mobile public space interventions, artist-facilitated walking tours,
public installations, interactive performances, bike and subway
expeditions, workshops, lectures, film programs and live music
performances.
Conflux is attended by people with a common desire to understand,
explore, celebrate, and improve the urban environment. Conflux
visitors are introduced to strategies for utilizing performance,
visual art, and music to address the environment, sustainable
development, the increased presence of technology in cities, emerging
trends in social/local networking, and ways to encourage community
dialogue and humanize the urban experience.
As a fiscally sponsored project of the Brooklyn Arts Council, Conflux
has received grants and donations from the New York State Council on the
Arts, Artists Space, the Puffin Foundation, the Independence
Community Foundation and private contributors. The festival has been
featured extensively in publications including The New York Times, The
Wall Street Journal Online, The Village Voice, Time Out, New York
Press, Flash Art, Art Review and many others.
Conflux is produced by Glowlab, an innovative art project space and
creative catalyst for contemporary urban art. Our represented artists,
technologists and inspired thinkers are true social change agents,
modeling progressive approaches to urban living. We specialize in
presenting spatial and social concepts through artworks and
exhibitions related to cities and the urban environment.
That’s right, Fractured Atlas is in the market for a new Program Associate. Here’s the official job description. Here’s the unofficial one:
We’re looking for smart perfectionists who are obsessed with customer service and believe passionately in the value and importance of the arts. We’re looking for creative problem solvers who are cool under pressure and able to communicate complex ideas in a down-to-earth, accessible manner. This is not an easy job. You will work hard, with occasionally long hours, on the front lines of a fast-paced environment where change is the norm and not the exception.
This is an entry-level position. Not everyone succeeds at this job. Those who do, however, are often promoted within 12-18 months. Because you’ll be exposed to all aspects of the organization and every one of our programs and services, you’ll have the opportunity for professional development in almost any direction you choose.
If that sounds interesting (and for some I’m sure it sounds pretty horrible), then we want your resume. Follow the instructions in the official job description.
This is just too beautiful an idea. Artist Luke Jerram has placed pianos all over London and Sao Paulo, inviting passers by to play on-site. Now this is great public art.
We stumbled across this website which allows fans to invest in their favorite bands. Considering that the music industry is consolidating power and companies are starting to control everything from record sales to concerts to promotion, it’s interesting to see a site like this come up.
What about supporting visual artists in this way? Would this be a model to circumvent the gallery system? How would this work?
Back in 1994 the New York Times’ Bryan Miller wrote an article about the artist Robert Cenedella who was issuing stock in his paintings. While this isn’t exactly the same thing, it’s something to think about.
This summit is convening to address issues of copyright law. There is a lot of controversy surrounding things like the music industry trying to get money from radio stations streaming content as well as changes to older copyrighted images, like, say Mickey Mouse.
Anyway, it should be interesting to see what, if anything, comes from this conference.
This story has been buzzing around for awhile since The New York Times wrote about it awhile ago and we thought we should post about it here. It seems that Google, a company making a gazillion dollars a year has been approaching illustrators to design skins for its site. And what is Google paying these hot young designers? NOTHING. Nada. Zip. Zero. Zilch.
Google suggests that the designers should be willing to lend their work for the visibility and exposure it will give their art. Many artists are fighting back, pointing out how hilarious it is that one of the most successful companies in the world is basically scrimping on its art budget.
Here’s an update on the hooplah from the Sydney Morning Herald. The outlook from the artist featured is right up our alley. It’s one thing to give your art away to worthy causes, it’s another thing for a corporation to use your art for free to make money. Shame on Google.
The Silo Project - Sponsored by Bakehouse Art Complex
Deadline for applications: September 1st, 2009
Applications must be received no later than 5:00 pm at the Bakehouse Art Complex at 561 NW 32nd Street, Miami, FL 33127
The Bakehouse Art Complex (BAC) is commissioning one artist to create a public art design/installation for the two historical flour silos on its premises.
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
The Bakehouse Art Complex presents The Silo Project. The BAC is looking for an individual to transform its 2 historical Flour Silos (dating back to the 1930s) into a significant community landmark. Each silo has a circumference of 35′ and is 41′ high. It is an opportunity for local artists to participate and gain experience in public art installation, while adding vitality to the Wynwood Arts District.
As these Silos can be seen from I-95 where traffic exceeds 250,000 daily, visibility for this chosen artist will be very high. This project will receive national attention to this historic building located in this growing arts district.
Artists are encouraged to be creative in their selection of materials and subject, while considering safety and maintenance requirements.
EXHIBITION / INSTALLATION PERIOD
October 15th 2009 - January 15th 2010
Chosen project will take place and completed within this time frame.
Duration of the exhibition is a minimum of 3 years.
ELIGIBILITY
Any working artist, resident of the United States is eligible to submit an application.
ARTIST HONORARIUM & RECOGNITION
The artist chosen to complete the project will receive an honorarium of $2,500
The project will be identified with the artist’s name, title of work, and any interpretive information on a plaque next to the silos.
Artists name will be listed on all promotional publications
Artist will be provided a studio space on campus for the duration of the installation to keep equipment and materials needed to complete the project
SELECTION CRITERIA
Originality of proposal
Ability of the proposal to be executed within the given budget and time
Ability of the proposal to meet public and environmental safety codes
Compliance to guidelines and submission requirements
Designs that include advertising, logos or overt political, religious, or sexual
messages will not be considered.
REPRODUCTION
The BAC will have the right to graphically reproduce accepted through print, film or any other electronic media for documentary, educational and promotional purposes. The duration of the installation period will be video-taped and streamed live on the Bakehouse website for the public to view.
BUDGET
The BAC will cover up to $2,000 in the budget, anything exceeding said amount will be the responsibility of the chosen artist. Budget considerations will factor into the selection process. A contract will need to be signed at time of acceptance by chosen artist.
ARTIST RESPONSIBILITY
Ongoing communication with the staff of the BAC regarding project status and site needs
Execution of all proposed plans
Project proposals must be original , and not formerly produced or presented
Proposals should be designed with materials that are able to accommodate weather, potential vandalism, and public interaction
APPLICATION MATERIALS
To apply, each artist must submit 2 collated copies of the following materials:
1. Cover letter describing interest in project
2. Narrative description of the project (no more than 1 page) including conceptual intent, materials, method of execution and dates.
3. Project sketch, model or simulation (Please just one of the three options)
4. Project budget (projected expenses: materials and supplies)
5. Resume
6. Examples of current work - CD with digital images in JPEG format.
7. Application fee of $40.00 made payable to the Bakehouse Art Complex.
California Lawyers for the Arts, in collaboration with the Latino Arts Network, the Filipino Arts Network, the Arts and Disabilities Network, the African Marketplace, and the HeArtProject are thrilled to present…
Spotlight on the Arts 2009!!!
PAID SUMMER INTERNSHIPS & ENRICHMENT WORKSHOPS
What is it?
We will place you in an internship at an arts organization, such as a museum, a theater or a dance company, based on your skills and interests. You will participate in enrichment workshops on job readiness, personal skills and advocacy training, and you will attend cultural activities, field trips. Most importantly, you will work with creative professionals and program staff eager to provide mentorship, at
a downtown non-profit visual and performing arts organization/theatre.
When is it?
This program will run for a 4-week period from August 3 – 28, 2009. You will work and attend workshops for 20 hours a week and earn a stipend at the end of the summer of $400!
ELIGIBILITY:
· You must be between the ages of 16 –19 AND either still in high school or just graduated AND have not yet started college.
· You must live in the City of Los Angeles.
· You must have an interest in the arts.
· You must submit a completed application, including a recommendation letter, parental consent, and proof of income by JULY 3, 2009.
· You must be available to commit to working 20 hours/wk for 4 weeks.
· No concurrent employment in any other city funded program.
· Preference for low-income youth.
WHAT YOUNG PEOPLE HAVE SAID ABOUT THIS PROGRAM:
* “I found my passion and career for the future!”
“I improved my social and communication skills.”
“I loved this program and enjoyed the workshops and field trips!”
“It helped me build my self-confidence and the experience looks great on my
resume.”
FOR MORE INFORMATION AND TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION: Please contact
Nadia Cantuna or Angela Mooney-D’Arcy at (310) 998-5590 or by email
at Usercla@aol.com
Raid Projects Los Angeles is offering one of our two bedrooms and a studio for artists to come to Los Angeles, make new work, network with commercial galleries and curators, and explore Los Angeles at a rate of $1200 US per month for either 3 months or 6 months only.
The following dates are still available for the 2009, 2010 and 2011 Program.
For periods of 3 or 6 months residents are provided with living accommodation and a studio. During the residency Raid encourages the artist to bring curators, critics and collectors to visit the studio and see the produced work privately.
Raid Projects offers 2 artists a bedroom and adjoining studio each for artists to come to Los Angeles, make new work, network with commercial galleries and curators, and explore Los Angeles. The 2009/10 rate is $1200. The starting dates for the space are; March, June, September, December. Please keep in mind that the summer can be very hot here.
The fee for the entire residency, minus the initial first month’s deposit already paid in advance, is due on your arrival date and will not be refunded should you leave or cut short your stay. The future of the residency - dependent as it is on ALL participants and full time residents to cover running costs at no profit margin, thus no fall-back financial structure - will not be jeopardized by those unwilling or unable to fulfill their obligations financially.
The accommodations are for working artists and are not vacation quality. The full time resident artists, including the Director, all financially contribute to the costs of running Raid Projects and all work on behalf of Raid Projects is entirely volunteer based. Please respect this fact and understand that all the artists here do this as a contribution to an international community of artists and are not paid anything. The costs for the AIR are kept low so as many artists can afford to come as possible and all the maintenance and running costs are shared by those here and by the AIR’s fee. This is an artists-run space for the making of art and is not luxurious. Please do not apply if you are looking for anything other than a practical working and living space to make art in.
AIR resident artists are predominantly international, but we also host US artists whose projects are suitable to a LA residency. This will NOT culminate with an exhibition. The residency will entirely concentrate on the artists experimentation and experience of Los Angeles without the pressure of a final outcome. This residency will be for the artist to choose to spend their time wherever they feel it will do them the most good. There is a space dedicated to displaying work for any visits by curators, critics, etc but will not act as a show or host an opening. Please note, upon acceptance into the program, it is up to the artist to secure their space by providing a non-refundable deposit of the first months rent ($1200US). This is the only way to cement the dates you wish to have.
Terms and Conditions
The formal invitation for those selected must be signed and returned to Raid Projects and acts as a legally binding agreement for the AIR – this means that the artist agrees to stay for 3 months (or the 6 month period if accepted to that) and to make art during that period. Any artist who decides to travel, or to leave the residency before the 3 months (or the 6 month period if accepted to that) are finished is financially liable to pay the remaining costs. Please note, upon acceptance into the program, it is up to the artist to secure their space by providing a non-refundable deposit of the first months rent ($1200US). This is the only way to cement the dates you wish to have. The fee for the entire residency, minus the initial first month’s deposit already paid in advance, is due on your arrival date and will not be refunded should you leave or cut short your stay. The future of the residency - dependent as it is on ALL participants and full time residents to cover running costs at no profit margin, thus no fall-back financial structure - will not be jeopardized by those unwilling or unable to fulfill their obligations financially.
The Artist is responsible for returning the studio/residential space to the condition in which he/she found it at the beginning of the above-stated period. The Artist will do his/her share to help keep communal spaces clean.
All artworks produced during the residency remain entirely the property of the artist unless left here beyond the residency dates. Raid Projects cannot store the work. In the event that the Artist fails to completely remove the work from Raid Projects at the end of the residency, the work and all components will become the property of Raid Projects, and we will have the right to dispose of the work in a manner which we will determine.
Raid Projects will pay all electric, and heating/cooling for the studio space. Internet access, in the form of a connection to our Local Area Network, will be provided.
The Artist agrees that neither Raid Projects, nor its organizers or artists will be liable for any damages arising from any personal injury sustained by the Artist or his/her guests or invitees in, on or about the studio space described above. The Artist further agrees that neither Raid Projects, nor its organizers or artists shall be liable for any damage to or loss or theft of personal property or artwork of the Artist from the property of Raid Projects.
The artist in residence is invited to use the studios in whatever way the artist in residence wishes in order to advance his/her work, however, the space must be returned to the same conditions it was when assigned upon arrival. Permanent changes and alterations such as painting surfaces or putting large holes in the walls are not permitted unless agreed to by Raid Projects and must also be returned to original condition by the artist at their own expense.
Overnight guests are allowed at the artist’s discretion but any stays extending beyond one weekend must be agreed upon with the Director.
Pets are not permitted at any time.
Raid Projects reserves the right to terminate a residency if there is an indication that an artist-in-residence’s behavior during a residency at Raid Projects will or does jeopardize the quality of the experience for other artists in residence, collaborations with affiliate organizations and community relations.
Insurance: Raid Projects does not carry health insurance, personal injury or theft insurance for its artists in residence and should the artist in residence desire this coverage he/she will need to obtain it personally.
Equal opportunity: It is the policy of OAC that there shall be no discrimination with respect to selection of the artist in residence because of race, color, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, gender, age, physical limitations or military status.
What you can expect from the Artist In Residency Program:
To provide the artist with an environment that is condusive to a creative working experience.
To respond in a timely manner to an artists questions and concerns
To provide the artist upon their arrival with rooms that are clean and orderly.
To always be respectful of the artists space.
1. Gallery Hopping:
Shortly after their arrival the artist will be encouraged to visit the many galleries, opening receptions and arts events happening every week. This is a great way to meet people in the LA art scene.
2. Getting Started:
Raid does not provide artists with materials for their projects. However, there are tools at Raid and the artist is more than welcome to use them, but types and availabilities will vary from time to time. And on the subject of tools, Home Depot is just down the street.
3. Analysis: Upon the artist’s request, to engage in a comprehensive critique with the gallery director before the artist completes their residency.
How to Apply
To apply for Raid Artist In Residence program: AIR has no application form or deadline. Mail a proposal, resume, images of your work (slide or CD), CV, artist statement, press reviews and any other relevant materials that provides us with an idea of the breadth of your work to: Raid Projects
Artists In Residency Program
602 Moulton Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90031
or contact email us at raidprojects@yahoo.com for further information.
This looks like it could generate some very cool Public Art.
The City of Ventura Public Art Program is accepting proposals by July 8 for artist-designed bicycle racks to be installed in high use locations throughout the City. The goal is to enhance Ventura as a bicycle-friendly city as more Ventura residents turn to cycling and other healthy, eco-friendly modes of transportation. Artist designs should be imaginative and FUNctional-able to accommodate two to six bicycles and conform to established safety guidelines.
Each selected artist will receive $5,000 for the final design and fabrication per bicycle rack. The City of Ventura will be responsible for all installation. Proposals will be considered for reproduction in limited edition series and should include a separate budget for the fabrication of additional racks.
Artists interested in submitting proposals should exhibit the following criteria:
* Experience working with durable materials specific to the outdoor environment.
* Demonstrated success in comparable projects using creative, innovative and effective approaches
* Ability to understand a locale’s sense of place and design in a context-sensitive manner.
Download request for proposals at www.cityofventura.net/publicart or contact Denise Sindelar at dsindelar@cityofventura.net or 805/658-4793. Submittal deadline is Monday, July 8, at 5 PM by mail, in person or email. Send mailed or hand delivered proposals to:
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