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see attached commission opportunity... [aside: i think it's always interesting to see calls for work as every org / country seems to do it differently....] sarah Begin forwarded message: > From: "Macleod, S." <[log in to unmask]> > Suzanne MacLeod > Lecturer > Department of Museum Studies > University of Leicester > 0116 252 3759 > [log in to unmask] The Museum- A World Forum The commission programme has been generously supported by the Arts Council of England. Artists Commission Phoenix Arts and our partners are launching a programme of commissions to develop new works as part of its programme looking forward to the Digital Media Centre. The commissioning programme will span 2006. The Digital Media Centre will provide a unique international arts centre for image culture – celebrating the world where creativity and technology meet. The centre will provide a focus for the wealth of creative film making, digital arts activity and new (and old) media works being produced in the region. This programme is part of our ongoing commitment to assist in the creation of new digital art and providing a showcase for such work. The full programme – details of which follow – features new works developed in partnership with a range of hosts, a strong education programme and links to the De Montfort University curriculum. Commission Title Forum Commission amount £1,500 Commissioning Partner University of Leicester, Department of Museum Studies Background The Museum - A World Forum is a major international conference celebrating the public museum: what it was, what it is and what it might become. The conference explores the idea of a ‘Museum as a Forum’ – as an institution which collects, researches, communicates, exhibits and conserves for the purpose of study, education and enjoyment. Also relevant to these discussions will be the notion of ‘digital heritage’ and the ways in which Information and Communication Technologies have the potential not only to reshape the museum into something more dynamic, sociable and participatory, but also to transform both where and when a museum experience might take place. As part of the conference we are seeking to commission an artist to create a work which will encourage the idea of both the museum and this conference as a forum for public debate and reflection. The commission will be a dynamic or participatory intervention rather than a static installation. The University are seeking a new work which will do some (or all) of the following:- • That reflects an aim to maximise the potential of the conference as a meeting place • That provides a ‘relief’ to the formality and expectations of the traditional academic conference. • That encourages imagination, creativity and vision amongst delegates. • That encourages participation and communication between delegates onsite and online. • That changes as conference delegates engage with it. • That explores the possibilities of digital forms. The art work as an experiment in how communication can work with web-based technologies. • That can be viewed and engaged with both at the conference, through online communities and potentially beyond the life of the conference. The selected artist / s will • Be interested in digital and cultural heritage. • Demonstrate experience of delivering new (or old) media based projects. • Have a commitment to diversity For this commission we welcome submissions from regional, national and international artists. The fee The fee for this commission is £1500 inclusive of materials and artists time. A small budget for artists travel associated with the project will also be available. If required the artist (s) will be able to utilise the infrastructure of the University of Leicester, including:- By negotiation • Projection opportunities within the three principle (200-seater) lecture theatres and various break out rooms of the conference. • Use of ‘the Computer Room’ – up to 30 terminals, generally used by delegates for checking e mail. PC based system. • Equipment owned by the University • Use of the University web system. The artist (s) will also be able to draw on the facilities and expertise of Phoenix Arts. Phoenix Arts will act as project managers for the commission, providing regular liaison between the partners involved. Payment schedules will be negotiated with the successful artist. In all cases the final payment will be made when the work is completed. Timescales Closing date for submissions 30 January 2006 Appointment to be made mid February Commission to be ready w/c 14 April 2006 Marketing Depending on the project a range of tools will be used to market all the commissions, including:- • Coverage of the project within PA’s brochure with a circulation of 27,000; • Coverage of the project within PA’s website which has an average monthly visitor rate of 30,000; • PA will work closely with its media partners (BBC Radio Leicester / Asian Network) and other media agencies to ensure the highest possible profile for the project; • The project will also benefit from the University press office professional museum networks and academic networks both national and international. Other initiatives specific to each commission and its location will also be carried out. Application process The application deadline is 30 January 2006. To express your interest in this commission please send: - (where possible please provide two copies) • An up to date CV • An artist’s statement. • A letter explaining why you are interested in this brief and how you would approach delivering the commission. • Examples of your previous work. • Please indicate if you would be prepared to lead education work around your commission if successful and give details of previous education programmes led. If you have any queries please do not hesitate to contact:- Arti Chauhan, Phoenix Arts on 0116 224 7700, [log in to unmask] Links (for further information) www.le.ac.uk/museumstudies The Department of Museum Studies www.24hourmuseum.org.uk UK National Virtual Museum www.archimuse.com/mw2005/papers/parry/parry.html Recent conference paper by one of the commissioning partners reflecting on museums and digital communication www.phoenix.org.uk Website of commissioners http://www.aec.at/en/index.asp Ars Electronica www.archimuse.com/mw2003/papers/bowen/bowen.html Article by Bowen, Jonathon et al. Online Museum Discussion Forum. Details of the other commissions This project is the first of a series of digital art commissions which are set to be released in Spring 2006 by Phoenix Arts. All the projects will be working with digital arts and with a range of partners including: BBC Radio Leicester / BBC Asian Network Leicester City Council (Libraries) Leicester College, LCB Depot project Leicester Creative Business Depot