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CALL FOR EUROPEAN CURATORS
This is an open call to Europe-based curators to propose a creative
concept
for the LabforCulture anniversary project, be responsible for the
ultimate
selection of artworks and critically reflect on the project throughout
its
duration and after its end. The concept and commissioned artworks should
address, challenge and rethink issues such as cross border dialogue,
cultural intersections, crossings or networks, in the context of
LabforCulture and cultural cooperation in the broader Europe. The
curatorial
proposal will contextualise and document the work in relation to the
scope,
content and technological framework of LabforCulture.org.
Curatorial profile
The selected curator/s should:
* have demonstrated experience in either curating Net Art and/or
artists
who use the internet as integral to their practice.
* have a curatorial track record in the field of media art
* have demonstrated cultural project management experience
* demonstrate their ability to write about and critically evaluate
the
presented works
Responsibilities
The curator/s will be contracted by the European Cultural Foundation on
a
freelance basis for the period of August 1, 2007 to May 15, 2008, and
will
receive a fee of 7000 Euro (excluding 2 required trips to Amsterdam for
work
with the LabforCulture team, but including any additional travel
required to
deliver the proposed project, to be discussed with the LabforCulture
Director). In addition to the fee, a fixed commissions and documentation
budget will be provided.
Responsibilities:
* design a concept and thematic framework for the project
* make the final selection of artists
* maintain an appropriate timeline for agreed outputs
* be the main contact person for the commissioned artists
(LabforCulture
will be responsible for the administration of the project in terms of
contracts, payments and overall coordination of the project)
* manage the agreed commissions and documentation budget, which
will
be
overseen and administrated by LabforCulture
* write an engaging curatorial statement to be published on
LabforCulture in November 2007 and a subsequent series of texts to
accompany
the presentations in 2008, introducing and reflecting on the selected
artists/artworks
* be available to travel to Amsterdam as required, to meet with
LabforCulture staff over the course of the project
* work in close collaboration with the LabforCulture team in
relation to
the technical framework and requirements of the commissioned artworks
* work with the LabforCulture team to agree and implement an
appropriate
page/section for the project that integrates with the current website
design
and branding
* work with the LabforCulture Communications team to promote the
project
and be available for press interviews
* gather and prepare documentation about the commissioned artists
and
artworks for presentation on LabforCulture.org
* ensure appropriate documentation of the project is undertaken and
after its end, reflect on the process, challenges and experience of the
project in a final text/public discussion forum.
Selection panel
Annet Dekker (Head of Exhibitions and Artlab, Netherlands Media Art
Institute, Amsterdam, NL) and Kelli Dipple (Webcasting Curator, Tate,
London, UK) will join the LabforCulture content development team to
select
the curatorial proposal.
Submissions
Interested curators are asked to submit the following material BY EMAIL
ONLY
no later than July 1, 2007:
1. Cover letter
2. Curator's CV
3. Proposed title for the project
4. Curatorial concept
5. Examples of artists and/or artworks that demonstrate the curatorial
concept
6. A proposed timeline for associated landmarks and outputs
7. An estimated budget with preliminary allocations for commissioned
work,
associated travel and documentation activities (broad areas of
expenditure
only)
Proposals should be sent to the attention of:
Angela Plohman
Content Development
LabforCulture
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