Electronic Intersections CALL FOR APPLICATIONS

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1 Electronic Intersections CALL FOR APPLICATIONS Studio grant for artists working in media art Duration of stay: Location: October to December 2015 Montréal Submission deadline: Société des Arts Téchnologiques (SAT) A pilot project organised by Atelier Mondial in collaboration with HeK (House of Electronic Arts Basel). 1

2 Electronic Intersections call for applications Studio grant for artists working in the media art field Location: Société des Arts Téchnologiques (SAT), Montréal Duration: October to December 2015 Project overview In opening this grant programme, Atelier Mondial is collaborating with HeK (House of Electronic Arts), the Institute of Experimental Design and Media Cultures (ixdm) at the Academy of Art and Design (HGK/FHNW) and the Société des Arts Téchnologiques (SAT) to offer a pilot exchange project in the field of media art. Through the careful selection of its partners on location, Electronic Intersections wishes to give media artists from various areas the opportunity to explore the fluctuating connections between science and fiction, future media art and its placement, technological research and development, and their own art work: for three months, the grantee will be able to engage with the diverse activities of SAT and its broad Metalab research area, where they will receive support from the SAT team. The grantee will stay in one of five well-equipped studios that are made available to artists by the Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec (CALQ) in Montréal. In return, Atelier Mondial will welcome an artist in the media art field from Montréal into one of its newly built studios in the Dreispitz area of Basel. The artist will be overseen by HeK in cooperation with the ixdm of the HGK/FHNW, which also offer the artist a chance to work at the nearby Critical Media Lab as well as providing artistic support. HeK also provides the artist the opportunity to present the work they complete during their stay. Eligibility requirements Media artists are eligible to apply regardless of age or nationality, but they must provide proof that they live or work within commuting distance of Atelier Mondial, i.e. in the cantons of BS and BL, in southern Baden (no further than Freiburg im Breisgau) or in Alsace. The stay abroad is intended as a work programme and should primarily offer the participant the time and space they need to put their creativity to work. The studio placement in Montréal requires open communication and a great deal of initiative. Basic knowledge of the host country and basic skills in English or French are essential. Participants are required to organise their own travel plans (including visa application, medical check-up, etc.). Project partners Atelier Mondial: Project management HeK (House of Electronic Arts), Institute of Experimental Design and Media Cultures at the HGK/FHNW (ixdm), Conseil des Arts et des Lettres du Québec (CALQ), Société des Arts Téchnologiques (SAT) Funding aim The primary aim of the exchange placement in Montréal is to gain new and lasting impetus for individual art work by actively participating in the existing media/art/research network and to apply this impetus to the art scene in the three-country border region. Documents required for the application Letter of intent (approx. 1 A4 page), in English or French Documentation of artistic work, including CV, in English or French Completed and signed registration form Submit all application documents to the following address by : HeK (House of Electronic Arts Basel) [email protected] Note: Electronic Intersections 2

3 Distribution list HeK (Sabine Himmelsbach) Atelier Mondial (Alexandra Stäheli) ixdm (Claudia Mareis) Selection process The jury, which consists of Sabine Himmelsbach (Director HeK), Jamie Allen (Art & Design Researcher, ixdm) and Valérie Perrin (Espace multimédia Gantner, Bourogne), will discuss the submitted applications. This will take place in April Atelier Mondial is represented in the jury in a purely advisory capacity (no voting rights). The jury will put together a shortlist of applicants, and the partners in Montréal will choose the recipient from the three candidates. All applicants will be notified of the final decision in writing by the end of April No correspondence will be entered into regarding the selection process. Project management Atelier Mondial is responsible for project management and for coordinating the organisation and administration of the studio stay. Financing The grant for the three-month stay includes a CALQ live-in studio in Montréal as well as access to SAT equipment and activities. In addition, the grantee receives a fixed payment of CHF 7,000 towards living expenses. The Christoph Merian Foundation and the cantons of Basel-Stadt and Basel-Landschaft cannot provide any additional funding. Presentation Upon returning from Montréal, the artist will have the opportunity to present the results of their research and completed art work at HeK or in a space provided by Atelier Mondial. Liability Participants join the studio programme at their own risk. Project partners carry no liability. Further information Alexandra Stäheli, Project Manager Atelier Mondial [email protected] Sabine Himmelsbach, Director HeK [email protected] 3

4 Electronic Intersections studio Duration: 1 x 3 months Location: Montréal, Quebec Grant: CHF 7,000 lump sum (flights and living expenses), plus live-in studio and workplace at SAT Aim: The primary aim of the exchange placement in Montréal is to gain new and lasting impetus for individual art work by actively participating in the existing media/art/research network and to apply this impetus to the art scene in the three-country border region. Residency: Société des Arts Téchnologiques (SAT) , Boulevard St.-Laurent Montréal QC H2X 2S6 Canada [email protected] Phone: Contact: Joseph Lefevre: [email protected] Atelier Mondial partner: Conseil des arts et des lettres du Québec Diane Isabelle 500, place d'armes 15 étage CA-Montréal, Québec, H2Y 2W2 October to December 2015 T ++1 (0) F ++1 (0) [email protected] Swiss representation: Consulate General of Switzerland 1572, Av. Dr. Penfield CA-Montréal, Québec, H3G 1C4 T ++1 (0) /82 F ++1 (0) [email protected] Representation in Switzerland: Canadian Embassy Kirchenfeldstrasse 88 Postfach 3006 Bern T F [email protected] 4

5 Application form Grant for artists in the field of media art October to December 2015 in Montréal, Québec About you Surname, first name(s) Artist name (if applicable) Date of birth Address (private) Address (studio) Registered in (country/town/canton or German state) Telephone & mobile Languages Bank details By signing this form, I confirm that I have understood that I participate in the Electronic Intersections grant programme at my own risk. Atelier Mondial, HeK and the partner organisations carry no liability. Date: Signature: Submit by at the latest to: [email protected] Note: Electronic Intersections 5