PVA MediaLab is pleased to announce guidelines for the next round of the
LabCulture Residency Programme.
The week long labs offer artists an intensive period to engage with new
tools and work within a critical environment. The focus is on production of
new material and time out from regular work. Artists have time to experiment
with new ways of working, to practically research or take an idea further,
or to pursue their creative process without the pressure of having to
realise a final outcome.
The scheme is open to artists based in the UK with a small number of places
going to non-UK based applicants.
LabCulture offers artists from a wide range of disciplines the opportunity
to develop new work and enhance skills. The programme is developed through
active partnerships with UK arts organisations and aims to stimulate diverse
practice and collaboration. The partners for 2003/04 are Isis Arts,
Peterborough Digital Arts, ArtSway, IDAT (University of Plymouth) and
Northern Visions.
Places offered cover full board but do not include travel to and from the
host venues.
In 2003/2004 the LabCulture scheme has been developed to provide both ACCESS
and PRODUCTION labs. LabCulture artist facilitators support practitioners
throughout the labs, enabling a wide range of media and approaches to be
addressed.
Each Classic (ACCESS) lab is based on our tried and trusted format which
introduces key tools to artists and encourages a new pilot project to be
made within an intensive week.
The OS (PRODUCTION) labs focus on research and development of a new work.
Experienced new media practitioners and facilitators work with residents,
giving access to digital video, digital audio production, web development,
interactivity and DVD authoring, developing ideas and supporting
collaborative practice.
HOW TO APPLY
Labculture is open submission. We encourage applications from artists and
creatives operating across the cultural industries spectrum whose work
pushes the boundaries of contemporary artistic practice. In particular we
welcome applications from musicians, writers, dancers and innovative artists
beyond categorisation and all spaces in between. We also encourage 'wild
card' applicants who have not worked within the arts funded world before.
For Classic (ACCESS) labs send a letter of application on one sheet of A4
outlining ideas that you would like to explore.
For OS (PRODUCTION) labs send a proposal (A4) for a project that you would
like to develop. Give details of technical requirements and research areas.
Please supply 2 paper copies of your application. Supporting materials may
be sent as VHS/mini DV/DVD/Hi8/CD/DVDrom/URL/35mm slides but do not send
original works. Please enclose an SAE if you want your materials returned.
We do not accept electronic (email) applications.
A selection panel views all work and shortlists from the overall submission.
Please note that we do not enter into subsequent discussions after the panel
has made its decisions due to the number of applications received.
Previously successful applicants may not reapply for these programmes.
We do not accept group or team applications.
If you are applying to be considered for the first lab at ISIS Arts in
Newcastle, then send your application by 17 October 2003. You will need to
be available during the period 23 - 30 November 2003. Please note that the
Isis lab will follow the classic programme. (SEE BELOW)
Applications wishing to be considered for subsequent labs should submit by 5
December 2003.
Please check that you have enclosed the following:
2 copies of your proposal on A4 clearly indicating whether it is for ACCESS
or PRODUCTION
Supporting materials
SAE for return of supporting materials
Your contact details including your full postal address
All applications to be sent to LabCulture PVA MediaLab, 1 Kings Square,
Bridport, DORSET DT6 3QE, UK.
CLASSIC PROGRAMME
The LabCulture classic programme is designed for artists to work within a
supported atmosphere over one week.
The Labs are fully residential offering intensive engagement with creative
technology. Previous experience is not necessary, although a basic IT
literacy is useful.
Access Labs work to a schedule introducing key tools such as ProTools (for
sound), Final Cut Pro (for video), Flash (for animation) and Studio Pro (for
DVD). Selected artists work alongside experienced artist facilitators to
gain insights into how to integrate and use these tools for project
development.
OS PROGRAMME
The LabCulture OS programme is designed for artists who wish to develop a
more advanced project. These Labs have a loose schedule within which
projects are developed. Collaboration and crossover is encouraged.
These Labs are fully residential offering research and development time over
one week. These labs are not suitable for those who do not already have
experience of new media tools.
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During each lab artists are invited to present their work and engage in
discussion about their practice. Guest speakers are also invited to attend
and present their work. The intention is to create a critical and supportive
environment.
At the end of each lab artists present their work to an invited audience. In
previous years pilot projects have been developed with a variety of media
including surround sound, dance for film, animation, video, music, web
sites, installations, projections, performances, documentation projects and
broadband content. Collaboration is encouraged and in prior years long term
creative partnerships have developed.
Artists from all disciplines can apply. LabCulture residencies cover food
and accommodation for one week but not travel to the host venue. Fees are
not payable for these labs.
For an artist's impression of LabCulture read Fiona Hamilton's experiences
on our web site at http://www.pva.org.uk/forestlab/fiona.htm
DATES
The 2003 - 04 programme commmences at Isis Arts in Newcastle and tours to
Peterborough Digital Arts, Vivid - Birmingham, Northern Visions - Belfast,
ArtSway - New Forest and IDAT - Plymouth.
