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From: Deena Larsen
To: Deena Larsen
Sent: 8/23/2005 3:41 PM
Subject: Great opportunity for writer in residence

Hi all,
 
I know, it has been too long.  I miss you guys!
 
I highly recommend this place.  An incredible atmosphere--being in
Laurence Sterne's study is an experience of a lifetime--the ghosts are
friendly and a bit on the humorous side, Patrick and Chris are great
hosts (and if you ask very politely, you may find Patrick willing to
show his rare book collection--artifacts well worthy of reverence). 
 
See my "trip report" at http://www.deenalarsen.net/shandy
<http://www.deenalarsen.net/shandy>   also in Drunken Boat.
 
 
Deena
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Artists Residencies

Asterisk*, (the centre for the study and development of narrative) is
based at Shandy Hall in North Yorkshire where Laurence Sterne wrote
The Life and Opinions of Tristram Shandy, Gentleman. It is a concept
developed by The Laurence Sterne Trust that aims to use the spirit
and intellectual resources of Shandy Hall to inspire artists and the
public to explore and experiment with nonlinearity, and to examine
and develop the convergences between art forms within our
contemporary culture. It aims also to illustrate how new technology
can, in the hands of artists, be used to deliver entirely new
artistic opportunities.

In the autumn and winter of 2005, Asterisk* will offer two
residencies of three weeks duration each. These will provide
exceptional opportunities for artists keen to experiment with current
practice in diverse media, specifically exercises in non-linearity,
with an emphasis on interactivity and audience participation.
Intersections with technology are encouraged and technology
specialists will be available for collaboration.

Residency One (running from Thursday 13th October until Thursday 3rd
November 2005) is intended for an artist with some previous
experience of working with new media technologies and who wishes to
extend or develop that practice through a deeper engagement with
technological and/or non-linear ideas.

Residency Two is intended for an artist with minimal technological
background who wishes to explore the possibilities that new
technology can offer his or her practice. This bursary will run from
Saturday 12th November to Saturday 3rd December 2005.

Both residencies offer an extended period for artists to work within
the environment of Shandy Hall. Each residency will have eight days
of support from the Curator and associated technologists.

The successful applicants will receive a bursary of £2100 plus
accommodation in Wolfson Cottage in the grounds of Shandy Hall, a
charming converted 19th century stone barn set in a two-acre garden.
Included are kitchen, spacious living room, bathroom and bedroom. Oil-
fired Aga, central heating, washing machine, TV, parking for one car.
Self catering.

The successful applicants will be expected to attend a one day
evaluation seminar with all the project's participants in January 2006.

CVs accompanied by a letter of interest should be addressed to The
Curator, Asterisk*, Shandy Hall, Coxwold, York, YO61 4AD to arrive by
Friday 26 August. Shortlisted applicants will be invited to interview
at Shandy Hall on 5 September. Successful applicants will be notified
on Friday 9 September.

We seek applicants from any artistic discipline.

Shandy Hall is a Registered Museum, Charity Number 529593.

Asterisk* is supported by Arts Council England, The
National Association of Writers in Education, KMA Creative Technology
and the University of Teesside.

www.asterisk.org.uk

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