How exactly do the concepts have
to relate to the topic of ‘’Migration’’ ?
The concepts should deal with the subject of ‘’Migration’’
only in the broadest sense. The initiators of the Virtual
Residency project have consciously left the term
‘’Migration’’ open to individual interpretation. So
this will facilitate not only the inclusion of individual experiences of migration
and boundary experiences in the discussion, but historical, political, cultural
and social perspectives as well.
Individual or collective migration, home, abroad, the transportation of people,
thoughts and information etc…are all aspects that can be included,
whether it be direct or indirect.
We welcome either new or already published concepts.
Is the participation in the Virtual
Residency project free of charge ?
Participation is of course free of charge.
How high is the budget for an installation
and the realization of a concept respectively ?
Since the budget is of course not unlimited, we are asking to be somewhat
realistic with your financial planing. Details concerning this matter will
be discussed with you in person at anyone time..
When can I call myself a participant
in the Virtual Residency
project ?
You will be a ‘’virtual resident’’ and participant
of the media art project respectively as soon as you have entered your concept
into the database. Your concept and all of the image, video and sound files
you have entered will then be accessible on the Internet platform of the Virtual
Residency.
In addition, each concept will be presented at the various
exhibition venues in print. Video and audio files will be presented by means
of projectors and audio equipment.
Initially, you should not let your creativity be hindered by budget limitations
and spacial conditions.
Only after a concept has been selected for exhibition will these details be
discussed with the artist in person.
Nevertheless, it could make sense if you would integrate special ideas for
the implementation of your work into your concept text.
An example: If, for example your idea is to fill a room with
gold bars, it might be worth thinking about the possibility of using a large
surface video projection to reach the desired effect.
At first, in order to grant yourself a maximum of artistic freedom, you should
not focus too much on the real exhibitions (not all concepts which have been
submitted can be considered anyway). Concentrate on the virtual presentation
of your ideas and concepts on the Internet platform of the Virtual
Residency.
What are the conditions at the
various exhibition venues ?
What is available ?
The rooms of the various exhibition venues are equipped with electricity,
Internet and partially water connection as well. Video projectors, audio equipment
and computers as well as any other material that is necessary for the installation,
will be provided by the project group and the organizers. Details might be
requested from the project team via e-mail, and will be discussed after your
concept has been selected for exhibition.
Will it be possible to send any
necessary material, which can not be gotten locally by mail ?
The organizers of the Virtual Residency
project, would like all the information, image, video and audio material be
sent exclusively via data stream.
Any other material that might be needed for the installation at an exhibition
should be described in a way which will enable us to either obtained it or
build it. Nevertheless, special material, like specific motors,
sensors or the like, which is not available locally, can be sent by mail.
Does the artist, whose concept
has been selected, has to set up his work personally ?
No. The initiators and their project partners will set up your work.
We, the initiators and organizers, as well as our project partners have extensive
experience with the realization of complex media installations.
In addition, a competent team of technicians will support
us.
The selected concepts will be realized in accordance with the descriptions
from the database and in close cooperation with the respective artist. If
you are interested in setting up your work, you are absolutely welcome.
Unfortunately, we are not financially able to pay for travel expenses or arrange
for accommodation.
If I apply for participation in
an exhibition, how detailed does the description of necessary equipment, material,
and proportions etc. in my concept have to be?
The selected concepts will be realized in close cooperation
between us (the initiators) and the respective artists.
You, the participating artists, will determine the context in which your concept
should be realized. You will receive detailed floor plans and illustrations
of the premises available from us, whereupon you should send us detailed plans
of your work in return. We will then discuss with you how you want to realize
your work.
There are two possibilities:
You could determine that your plans should be carried out on a one
to one basis, or you could leave everything entirely up to us by
entering your idea or concept as well as images, sounds, videos or poems etc.
into the database without any concrete plans regarding the realization of
your work. In the latter case the realization of your work will turn into
a mutual experience, which of course will be conducted in
close cooperation with you as well.
If your concept is chosen, you will be able to discuss all the details with
us and the respective partner institution.
Naturally, the copyright of the ideas and concepts remains
the property of the artist or author.
4. When may I submit my concept and when is the closing
date ?
Concepts may be submitted on 1 May 2006.
The database will remain open until 15 August 2007.
1. Deadline: 06. 08. 2006
If you would like to participate in the second presentation / exhibition of
the
Virtual Residency from 25 May until 15
June 2007 in UNESCO WELTKULTURERBE (D), your concept must be received
by
31 . 01. 2007.
Important:
All concepts which are entered into the database starting
on 1 May 2006 and are not chosen for an exhibition, may still be selected
for one of the follow up exhibitions!
The Internet platform of the Virtual Residency
presents itself as a thematic network of media art and can
be used as an international forum for presentation and communication. Therefore,
we would appreciate it if you would use this opportunity to reach an international
audience. Present it with your ideas and concepts, regardless of the real
exhibitions. Just enter your data into the Internet platform.