[Linux-aus] VIC based arty geeks: Arts Innovation Residencies 2007

[Janet Hawtin]

ANAT Communications wrote:

> 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.