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For information and circulation, apologies for cross posting Please find below details of the latest creative opportunity available through Vivid�s haus_guest scheme�� WHAT IS URBAN? Vivid and Punch have joined forces to commission a practitioner based in the West Midlands to research, develop and realise a piece of work in response to the question �what is urban?� �What is Urban?� is a year-long programme of projects, initiated by Punch, to explore the meaning of the word 'urban' from urban music and fashion to urban living and renaissance. As part of this programme, Punch will commission a piece of work by a regionally based practitioner, which examines how music and urban areas are classified and categorised. Phase 1 - research and development It is proposed that artists apply to research and develop a project through Vivid�s haus_guest programme. The haus_guest programme offers practitioners a tailor-made residency in response to their needs. It provides an opportunity to research and develop ideas over a minimum of 5 to a maximum of 35 days within a 3-month period. Phase 2 - production On successful completion of the haus_guest programme the practitioner will be given the opportunity to undertake a further period of production at Vivid to realise the work. Phase 3 - presentation Punch and Vivid will work together in marketing and exhibiting the final project. The project will be extensively marketed through the �What is Urban?� programme. The commissioners will work with the artist to realise an appropriate method of disseminating the work. Fee A commissioning fee of �2000 + materials will be available to cover phases 2 and 3 of the project. Proposed timetable Deadline for application 5 March 2004 Phase 1 � June to August 2004 Phase 2 � September to November 2004 Phase 3 � December 2004 ----- Further information Punch is known throughout the UK for it�s unique position as a retail store, promotions company, marketing company and highly acclaimed education organisation. As well as dealing with the commercial, Punch maintains a strong community conscience working with the region's most respected artists to organise events, help young people break into the music industry, deliver arts workshops in schools across the Midlands, produce and commission work and develop the arts scene locally. Vivid is the Birmingham based production lab for media arts. Vivid prioritises the research and development needs of media practitioners and artists, through providing access to a wide range of new media, video and audio production facilities, supported by personal and commissioned project development. The haus_guest programme was launched in November 2001 and is committed to finding, nurturing and supporting new and emergent talent in the West Midlands region. The programme supports artists to research and develop new ideas, innovative ways of working and regional and national networks. For further information on �What is Urban� contact Paul at Punch on telephone number 0121 224 7443 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] For information on the haus_guest programme or to receive an application pack please call Kaye at Vivid on 0121 233 4061 or email [EMAIL PROTECTED] ------------------------------------------------------------------------ ----- VIVID . 311f The Big Peg . 120 Vyse St . Jewellery Qtr . Birmingham B18 6ND . UK . e: [EMAIL PROTECTED] t: +44 (0) 121 233 4061 f: +44 (0) 121 212 1784 http://www.vivid.org.uk Vivid is the Birmingham based production lab for media arts. Vivid prioritises the research and development needs of media practitioners and artists, through providing access to a wide range of new media, video and audio production facilities, supported by personal and commissioned project development. the hothaus project is committed to fostering experimentation and innovation in media arts through commissioning and developing new work. hothaus is funded by Arts Council England through the Regional Arts Lottery Programme. This e-mail and all attachments it may contain is confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual to whom it is addressed. Any views or opinions presented are solely those of the author and do not necessarily represent those of VIVID. If you are not the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this e-mail in error and that any use, dissemination, printing, forwarding or copying of this e-mail is strictly prohibited. Please contact the sender if you have received this e-mail in error. ----------------- End Forwarded Message ----------------- ------------------------------------------------- a m b i t : networking media arts in scotland post: [EMAIL PROTECTED] archive: http://www.mediascot.org/ambit info: send email to [EMAIL PROTECTED] and write "info ambit" in the message body -------------------------------------------------
