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FLING *Getting it on for art : Call for Submissions
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
"FLING* Getting it on for art"
SHOW DATES/LOCATION: March 10-11, 2006 (tentative) in San Francisco
People get it on for a lot of things. Lust. Money. Status. The
curators of Fling invite artists to get it on for art.
Fling is a multidisciplinary art show that tests the act of
commitment and the limits of relationships by pairing accepted
artists, musicians, filmmakers, writers and performers to collaborate
on an imagined "relationship" to be presented in March 2006.
"Fling: Getting it on for art" explores the art of the relationship
by asking its artists to ponder, probe and play with the questions
that surround the creation and maintenance of a relationship:
bull What are the rules of engagement?
bull How and when do we relate?
bull How do we communicate?
bull What limits do we place upon each other and what happens when we
break them?
Artists will be asked to draw upon their experience and inspiration
to re-imagine, re-shape and redefine how we see relationships.
Whether it is a life-size video game or an installation of post-it
love notes, a dance inspired by the moments that simultaneously
enrage and seduce us or a film about the pain of silence, Fling
touches the heart of what is lost and found when we dare to engage
with one another.
Through an exploration of truth and lies, the mundane and the
sublime, and flirtations and revelations, Fling will take a modern,
multidisciplinary look at what happens in two months of getting it on
for art's sake.
Curated by Han Pham and Derek Chung
Guidelines
bull Artists of all disciplines (visual, literary, film, dance,
performance, music, etc.) encouraged to apply for consideration.
bull Artists will be paired by the curators of Fling and must commit
to finalizing and presenting artwork for the art show.
bull Artists will be given up to two months to collaborate (January
2006 - March 2006).
bull There is no minimum time limit to the "relationship" (e.g.,
artists can engage in a weekend "Fling" or communicate for the entire
two months), other than that all artwork/performance must be complete
by the time of the art show.
bull Any other guidelines for the form, nature, or length of the
imagined relationship is by agreement between paired artists.
bull Final artwork can be a single art piece or series (in any
medium) or a pairing of two works that share a common dialogue.
bull Additional info and FAQ available online (www.myartfling.com)
Application Requirements
To be considered for Fling, please submit the following:
- Name
- Address
- Email address
- Phone number
- Preference for your partner's medium of work (if any)
- Gender
- Preferred gender of your partner (if any)
Also, send a short biography, résumé, two samples of your work*
(e.g., digital images, slides, video, audio, written material) and a
brief note explaining:
1) Why you are interested in participating in Fling and why you
should be considered,
2) Proposed ideas/themes for exploration for Fling.
Applications can be sent via email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] or via
mail to:
Fling
c/o Tactile Pictures
180 Capp Street, Box 5
San Francisco, CA 94110
* Please include SASE if you would like your work returned
SELECTION PROCESS/TIMELINE:
bull Applications must be received by: December 31, 2005
bull Notification of selection and pairings by: January 15, 2006
(artists may begin their "relationship" once notified of their
selection)
bull Art Show: March 10-11th, 2006 (tentative) in San Francisco
For more information:
Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Phone: 415-431-8232
http://www.myartfling.com
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Curated by Han Pham and Derek Chung
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
415-431-8232
http://www.myartfling.com
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