I've been asked to forward information about the following 2 upcoming
commissions and thought they might be interesting to some of you on the
list.
Best, Gini.
Independent Photography invite proposals from artists for its new
programme of
commissions.
'Peninsula'
Artist Commission: Mapping
September 05 - February 06
Context - the 'Peninsula' programme
Peninsula is a 2-year programme of artists' commissions working with the
diverse
communities and environments of the Greenwich Peninsula. The focus for the
programme is exploring change and identity of the environment and its
inhabitants.
The area has seen much change, and is due to undergo further dramatic
development.
There are diverse and separated communities, some old and some emerging
and the
programme seeks to engage residents to explore new territories, cross
boundaries
and make new links and connections that can be sustained in the future.
These explorations will be made through a range of contemporary artist's
commissions engaging with approaches to participative collaboration,
public art,
mapping, psycho geography, intervention, community information and digital
technologies. A wireless infrastructure will be created to allow
participants and
the wider community to engage with the programme on many levels, and
technical
support available for artists working with new digital tools.
Mapping
'Mapping' is to be the launch project for Peninsula, to be
exhibited/presented
as the first of Peninsulas major projects at the programme's launch
event in March
2006.
As an artistic and investigative strategy, this commission seeks to
explore the
key themes of Peninsula: exploring environment, identities, change, crossing
boundaries, and making connections. It also seeks to begin describing the
Peninsula to a wider audience.
IP is keen to explore mapping as an approach for local people to create new
understandings of their environment. This commission is for a project
that engages
a diverse group of residents on the Peninsula to undertake journeys
through the
environment, producing resultant mapping of those journeys that can then be
explored via different media by audiences both on-line and via print media.
Key to the artist's role is the stimulation of imaginative approaches to
mapping
that encourages participants to engage with Peninsulas themes. IP is
keen to
engage a variety of 'groups' as participants, including young people,
and would
ask the artist to consider approaches to encompass this.
Artist profile.
The Commission seeks an artist who is developing a unique and critical
approach to
mapping as part of their practice. Experience of engaging with diverse
communities
as part of this practice is also required, with an enthusiasm for
working closely
with Peninsula residents to explore and communicate experiences of the
environment
in creative and original ways. A track record of working participatively
with
technology is desirable, but the focus should be on mapping and / or
exploration
of environment / identity as a practice. An engagement with technology
could be
from a critical perspective. Technical support would be provided for the
artist
should they wish to employ / develop new digital tools as part of the work.
Please note: As artists would potentially be engaging with young people
during
this commission it would be necessary for the artist to undertake a CRB
(Criminal Records Bureau) check prior to the commencement of any work.
IP can
assist the artist with this process.
Timescale
The Commission is scheduled to take place between September 2005 and
February 2006.
IP is planning a launch of the Peninsula programme in March 2006.
Artists are asked to respond to this timescale with a draft work
schedule as part
of their proposal.
Budget
£9,000 to include artists fees, materials, products / outcomes.
Artists are asked to respond with a draft budget as part of their proposal.
Application deadline: Friday September 9th 2005
For a full Commission Brief and Application Details, please contact:
Isabel Lilly / Andrew Robinson, Independent Photography
Rothbury Hall, Azof Street, London SE10 0EF
mailto:[log in to unmask]
Independent Photography invite proposals from artists for its new
programme of
commissions.
'Peninsula'
Artist Commission: Community Media Project, Stage 1
Sept 05 - Jan 06
Commission Brief
Context - the 'Peninsula' programme
Peninsula is a 2-year programme of artists’ commissions working with the
diverse
communities and environments of the Greenwich Peninsula. The focus for the
programme is exploring change and identity of the environment and its
inhabitants.
The area has seen much change, and is due to undergo further dramatic
development.
There are diverse and separated communities, some old and some emerging
and the
programme seeks to engage residents to explore new territories, cross
boundaries
and make new links and connections that can be sustained in the future.
These
explorations will be made through a range of contemporary artist's
commissions
engaging with approaches to participative collaboration, public art,
mapping,
psycho geography, intervention, community information and digital
technologies. A
wireless infrastructure will be created to allow participants and the wider
community to engage with the programme on many levels, and technical support
available for artists working with new digital tools.
Community Media Project
The Community Media Project is planned as an on-going project throughout
the life
of Peninsula. It seeks to provide residents with an opportunity to use
digital
technologies to network and exchange information; to choose, build and
activate
tools that can sustain communication between them throughout and post
'Peninsula'.
The aim is to provide local residents with a networked forum for:
- Information on local issues and interests that they want to know
about, and
those that are linked to the major changes taking place over the next 2
years
- Having a voice with which to discuss and communicate their interests and
concerns, both amoungst themselves and to a wider audience.
- Disseminating the information and artworks produce through all of the
Peninsula
projects
Stage 1 Brief
This Commission is for the first stage of the Community Media Project (CMP).
Part of the initiation of Peninsula includes the installation of a wireless
infrastructure linking the communities. As part of this, workshops,
advice and
information will engage with residents to help them make use of this
technology
(antenna building, provision of wireless cards etc).
The brief for this first stage of the CMP is to:
1. Engage local residents to find out what they would like to do within the
context of this opportunity, and develop the most appropriate tools and
skills
for doing so with them.
2. Form a group of residents with which to explore these possibilities
through an
artistic project
3. Leave a legacy of basic skills and ideas for the future with which
the group
can expand and develop with other artists.
Artist profile.
The Commission seeks an artist who has experience of engaging with diverse
communities and working closely with them to explore needs and interests
and how
these might be facilitated with networked digital tools. An understanding of
community information and communication issues is also important, with a
vision
for accessible creative solutions that participants have a stake in
creating and
developing.
Timescale
The Commission is scheduled to take place between September 2005 and
January 2006.
IP is planning a launch of the Peninsula programme in March 2006.
Artists are asked to respond to this timescale with a draft work
schedule as part
of their proposal.
Budget
£4,500. To include artists fees, materials, products/outcomes, but not
equipment
which has a separate budget.
Artists are asked to respond with a draft budget as part of their proposal.
Application deadline: Friday September 9th 2005
For a full Commission Brief and application details, please contact:
Isabel Lilly / Andrew Robinson, Independent Photography
Rothbury Hall, Azof Street, London SE10 0EF
mailto:[log in to unmask]
mailto:[log in to unmask]
t. 020 8858 2825
http://www.independentphotography.org.uk
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