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2010 Artist Residency Program

Posted on December 22nd, 2009 by bakercp
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Minneapolis Art on Wheels 
2010 Artist Residency Program 
Call for Applications

ONLINE APPLICATION DEADLINE: Feb. 21, 2010


Program Summary
The Minneapolis Art on Wheels (MAW) Artist Residency Program (ARP) seeks to gather select groups of innovative artists for intensive three week creative residencies in Minneapolis, Minnesota.  Resident artists will work together at the West Bank Social Center (WBSC) and focus on creating new artworks and open source software tools that leverage cutting-edge interactive, mobile and projection technologies.  While these new technologies are key components of MAW's work, the ARP does not require applicants to be expert in this field.    Likewise, tech-savvy artists need not be experts in performance.  In addition to demonstrating artistic skill, applicants must propose a project to be completed during their residency.  While MAW welcomes any creative proposal, applicants are encouraged to first consider proposing public performances and interventions, experimental audio-visual works, interactive mobile media experiences or novel open source software instruments or performance tools.  Work produced by resident artists will be exhibited, performed and shared in Minneapolis throughout the residency periods.  The ARP encourages applicants to propose projects that can become a part of MAW's repertoire of public projection works for future performances.

The ARP offers eight three-week Artist Residencies during the late Spring of 2010.  In addition to MAW's technical resources and workspace at the WBSC, resident artists will receive a generous artist fee (3000 USD) and project budget (500 USD).  Selected artists living outside of Minneapolis will receive a travel stipend and assistance securing local accommodations.  For more information about the program requirements application process and deadlines, see the program details below.

What is Minneapolis Art on Wheels?
Minneapolis Art on Wheels (MAW) is an artist collective dedicated to activating public spaces with large-scale projections of sound and video.  MAW develops software, hardware and methodologies for participatory urban projection and helps artists and community organizations utilize these instruments to creatively claim and transform public spaces. MAW disseminates these instruments and works with artists interested in technology to promote mobile public projection. MAW aims to connect patrons with artists and artists with communities through commissioning programs. Commissioning programs are tailored to the needs of a specific event and include performances on-demand, training of artist with a mission and collaborative development of public performance events sought by community organizations.

MAW is directed by Ali Momeni with fiscal sponsorship from the Minnesota Futures Grant, Office of International Programs, College of Liberal Arts Office of Information Technologies, the Department of Art and the Collaborative Arts Program at at the University of Minnesota, Twin Cities.

Artist Residency Program Details

What does MAW offer?
  • A collaborative workspace at the West Bank Social Center, located within walking distance of the University of Minnesota's West Bank Arts Quarter in Minneapolis.
  • Technical resources: MAW has a large array of public projection/intervention instruments available to resident artists including, but not limited to
    • 3 x Large Projectors (5000 Lumen)
    • 3 x Small Projectors (3000 Lumen)
    • 3 x Micro Projectors (60 Lumen)
    • 2 x TripleHead2Go
    • Firewire and USB Video Cameras
    • A collection of Manfrotto Magic Arms and other flexible projector, camera, and speaker mounts
    • Light Tables for silhouette capture
    • 10 x iPod Touch
    • Basic hardware for sensors (Arduino, XBee, etc).
    • Mobile phones for sending/receiving SMS text messages
    • Mobile 3G internet connection 
    • Mobile Broadcast Units
    • Honda gas generators for mobile performance and projection
    • For images and further information on equipment above, follow this link.
  • Material and Production Costs: 500 USD to be used at the resident artist's discretion.
  • Fees: 3000 USD to be used at the resident artist's discretion.
  • Lodging Assistance: We will make attempts to find local hosts for out-of-town artists for artists who desire home stays.
  • Travel Assistance: Travel stipends are available for out-of-town resident artists.
  • A progressive, receptive city that supports experimental artists.

What does MAW expect from Resident Artists?
  • Resident artists should propose and carry out a project that:
    • Integrates MAW's public projection/intervention technologies (see above for examples of these technologies)
    • Is site-specific or mobile and has participatory elements
    • Is freely accessible to all (i.e. any software produced during the residency should be open-source and available to the public in accordance with a Creative Commons or other public license)
    • Can be reused or performed anew by MAW into the future.

Who is Eligible to apply?
  • The application process is open to all applicants with the following qualifications:  
    • Applicants must be over 21 years of age (interested applicants younger than 21 must contact us before applying).
    • Applicants must be proficient English speakers.

When are the residencies?
  • Group 1 (19 April - May 9th)
  • Group 2 (May 3rd - May 23rd)
  • Group 3 (May 17th - June 6th)

How do I apply?
  • Fill out the registration form and upload your application as a single PDF to:
  • Your application PDF should contain the following sections:
    1. Your contact information (name, telephone, address, email, website, etc)
    2. Your letter of motivation, explicitly stating why you are interested in working with MAW and describing what unique skills (technical, performance, etc) or experiences you might bring to the group.
    3. Your project proposal
      • Your project proposal should answer the following questions:
        1. What is the title of the proposal?
        2. What do you plan to make?
        3. What existing MAW technologies will you use?
        4. What new technologies will you need to purchase (i.e. how will you spend your materials and production budget?).
    4. Your supporting material
      1. Resumé or CV
      2. URL of your online portfolio (if you do not have an online portfolio, please include select images and project descriptions in your application PDF).
    5. Additional information
      1. When would you like to come? (i.e. what residency period would be best for you (1, 2 or 3))?
      2. If you are from out-of-town:
        1. Will you need financial assistance for travel?
        2. Will you need assistance finding a place to stay in Minneapolis?

Who will review the applications?

When will the resident artists be chosen?
    Winning applicants will be notified via email during the 1st week of March, 2010.

What is the program website?
    http://minneapolisartonwheels.org/arp

What if I have questions?
    A list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) can be found at the program website and will be updated regularly.

Who should I contact with questions that are not on the FAQ?
    Christopher Baker (Program Coordinator) Email: residency@minneapolisartonwheels.org

Who is funding these residencies?
This residency is funded by a Minnesota Futures Research Grant for the project titled "Mobile Media for Everyday People: Bridging the Physical-Digital Divide."


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