ARTS INNOVATION RESIDENCIES (AIR) 2007
Arts Victoria and the Australian Network for Art and Technology (ANAT)
are calling for proposals from Victorian artists interested in working
collaboratively in residence with one of the following host science
organisations:
NANOTECHNOLOGY VICTORIA (NANOVIC) is Australia's leading nanotechnology
commercialization company. Nanotechnology is engineering of molecules
and groups of molecules which can display novel phenomena. Research area
and products under development include new drug delivery mechanisms,
medical imaging systems, materials with very high strength or impact
resistance, novel pigments, and water purification technologies.
THE CENTRE FOR ASTROPHYSICS & SUPERCOMPUTING AT SWINBURNE UNIVERSITY OF
TECHNOLOGY is one of the largest astronomy research groups in
Australia. Research ranges from studying the formation of planets,
testing Einstein's Theory of Relativity, designing the next-generation
of radio telescopes, and mapping the large-scale structure of the
Universe. The Centre operates a Supercomputer with over 1 Teraflop of
processing power and a Virtual Reality theatre.
AUSTRALIAN SYNCHROTRON houses a 3GeV third-generation circular
synchrotron that accelerates electrons to almost the speed of light. As
the electrons are deflected through magnetic fields they create narrow
beams of extremely bright light which is channelled down beamlines to
experimental workstations where it is used in advancing research and
development in fields as diverse as biosciences, medical research,
environmental sciences, agriculture, minerals exploration, engineering
and forensics.
The Arts Victoria AIR program, managed by ANAT, is an initiative aiming
to support creative partnerships between scientists, researchers and
artists, science, industry and art organisations in Victoria. These
residencies provide the opportunity for artists to work with key areas
of ongoing research and science expertise whilst contributing to the
creative needs of the organisation. This two-way process and desired
outcomes of the residency will be developed in consultation with the
science organisation, ANAT and the individual artist.
Artists participating in each Residency will receive an artists fee of
$800 per week for 12 weeks as well as accommodation, a living away
allowance and return travel to the destination of the residency if
applicable. The science organisations will provide the artist with
access to personnel, equipment, space, resources, and some costs towards
materials and a public outcome.
These residencies are available to Victorian artists with experience in
hybrid arts practice and an interest in science. The focus of AIR
program is on collaboration, research and development, articulating and
evaluating potential benefits, and on possible public outcomes including
DVD documentary, publication, forums and exhibitions. Each artist will
maintain a blog for the duration of the residency.
APPLICATIONS
Deadline for proposals is 5pm CST, Friday 3 April 2007. The successful
applicants will be notified by mid May 2006. It is envisaged that the
residencies could commence from June 2006. All AIR applications need to
be discussed with staff and host organizations prior to submission.
:: Further information and contact details of host organsiations is
available at http://www.anat.org.au/AIR.htm
:: To request Guidelines and Applications Forms contact Arts Innovation
Program Manager Linda Lucas on 03 9954 5021 or free call 1800 134 894.
:: To discuss your application with ANAT staff contact Tamara Baillie on
08 8231 9037.