Call for Proposals: Expressions of interest are invited for artists working in digital media, audio, video, intermedia, and related fields to tour the nation giving masterclasses and/or workshops as part of the ADA Mesh Cities project.
Background to the Mesh Cities project may be found at kete.ada.net.nz/meshcities
Successful applicants will be from the broad range of disciplines that intersect through the Aotearoa Digital Arts Network. They will hold at least two workshops and/or masterclasses in both the north (Te Ika a Maui) and south (Te Wai Pounamu) islands, at times negotiated with the successful applicants. The workshops will include practical instruction where audiences and practitioners may learn new skills as well as participating in discussions about various aspects of media art practice, exploring issues such as inhabited spaces, social engagement, memory and speculative futures.
The artist/s will receive a fee and funding for travel and accommodation supported by ADA Mesh Cities
If you have any questions and/or apply please send your details to admin(at)ada(dot)net(dot)nz
These should include;
– name, and a 300 word abstract of your practice,
– contact details,
– broad indication of availability in 2014,
– and an image or documentation of your work (links welcome).
Timeline:
Deadline for applications: 20th January 2014.
Notification of successful applicants: 15th February 2014.
Tour dates announced: End of February 2014.
For further information please contact: admin(at)ada(dot)net(dot)nz