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VJ Theory
Philosophy and cultural theory of vjing and realtime interaction
Keywords; narrative, philosophy, psychoanalysis, cultural theory, ephemeral, performance, technology, aesthetics, politics, ethics, realtime processing, collaboration, integrating media.
During AVIT UK 05 there was a fantastic level of debate based on both the theory and practice of VJing and realtime interactive installations and the questions those practices rise.
Paul and Lara have been organizing Narrative Lab, a program of lectures, screenings, performances and projects as a major strand since of AVITUK since 2003. The group has been seeking to encourage debate, spark new work arising from theory and facilitate collaboration examining the territories of narrative. Over the last two years the narrative Lab has hosted lectures on hypertextuality, meta narratives, psychogeography, screen aesthetics, structuralism, process methodologies and various production techniques.
These theoretical debates have now expanded across many of the other sessions. What became apparent was the lack of written texts which attempt to deal with these questions which involves everybody's practice.
With this in mind we propose to gather a collection of articles and essays which begins to deal with these new media debates.
We see this volume as paralleling the early anthologies of film criticism, such as 'Movies and Methods' by Bill Nichols, containing a broad range of analytical perspectives relating to the new medium.
This is an invitation to submit a short synopsis, propose an article or ideas to be published as a book.
Please send it to the following e-mail address:
vjtheory@yahoo.co.uk
Here are some suggested areas, please feel free to suggest your own:
1- Narrative and hyper narrative
+ The cultural position of narrative
+ Meaning in narrative
+ Narrative Structures
+ New narrative
+ Cognitive process and discourse\Narrative Practice
2- Ethics
+ Copyright and "copyleft" (the creative commons open source software and gnu licensing)
+ Cross cultural appropriation of imagery themes and content (sources for video and other visual assets and it's relation to the social)
+ Commercial sponsorship and market flooding
3- Real time processing and the problem of the "now"
+ Problem of the 'real' and the problem of the "now"
+ Internet realtime data
4- Collaboration and rhizomic relations
+ Vj <> Dj/ Network collaborations
5- Philosophical and cultural perspectives including
+ Phenomenology
+ Language and the body
+ Schizoanalysis
+ Semiology
+ Feminist analysis
+ Deleuzian movement\Image Habermas and the relationships with cinema and theatre
6- Interaction
+ Public/ work interaction (how much should the interaction be apparent to the user of an installation for example)
+ Vj <> interaction
7- Software
+ Open source and proprietary software
+ Latest software developments and software in development
+ Software and ideas led production of work
8- Aesthetics
+ Moving wallpaper
+ The problem of the formal time/movement image
+ Control and the dispersal of control
+ Crafting the image and its relations
+ Abstract animation (e.g. Oscar Fischinger, Len Lye) and it's relation to reactive 3D modeling.
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The Department of Transmedia at Syracuse University is seeking a person to fill a 1-year full time position, for the academic year Fall 05/ Spring 06. This is NOT an adjunct position, but a temporary replacement for a tenure-track line with competitive salary and full benefits. Candidates should have experience in Video, Digital Photography & Computer Art. While this is a nonrenewable position, anyone hired would be welcome to apply for the tenure-track line, as we will be undergoing a formal search this upcoming year.
Please send a c.v. (pdf, doc, url) to Douglas Easterly, deaster@syr.edu -
and I will forward your information to our chair and department for consideration.
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D o u g l a s E a s t e r l y
Associate Professor
Computer Art / Transmedia
Syracuse University
deaster@syr.edu
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New York Collective for the Arts presents...
anOTHER T. SHIRT COMPETITION
June 21st, 2005 to September 25th, 2005
OVERVIEW
anOTHER T.SHIRT COMPETITION, is a NYC-based competition/ exhibition/ limited-edition sale of "work of art" t-shirts submitted by graphic designers and artists from all over the world, and juried by a select group of professionals who represent the design, fashion, and gallery world. The COMPETITION is a reinterpretation of the traditional t-shirt competition. Using a t-shirt as medium/raw-material or a jumping off point, we are looking for submissions which extend the boundaries of what a t-shirt is and what graphic design is. We are seeking entries that bring us into the world of inventive, playful, unconventional design.
New York Collective is now accepting entries for the contest portion of this event (as of 6.21.05) Submissions must be received by Midnight GMT of August 13th, 2005. A total of eight winning submissions will be selected by our judges. Those winning entries will be shipped to New York (by NYCollective) and featured at a NEW YORK COLLECTIVE flash environment; a temporary exhibition space/store. Open from September 13th—September 25th, 2005, during NYC fashion week, it will be kicked off by a DJ'd opening night party (9.13.05), and will also include the sale of winning artists' entries in limited edition multiples produced by NEW YORK COLLECTIVE.
JURY PANEL:
Rachel Comey – Fashion Designer- Rachel Comey
Adam Glickman – Publisher/Creative Director - Tokion Magazine
Peter Hahn – CoFounder - Turntable Lab
John Hobbs – Courator - Riviera Gallery
Toshiki Okazaki – Director - Zakka Corp
Isa Saalabi – CoFounder - Nom de Guerre
CONTEST GUIDELINES
Anyone 18 or over is eligible to enter anOTHER T.SHIRT COMPETITION. You may enter as many times as you wish. Please visit design.nycollective.org for entry key, submission form, and complete contest details.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE: There is a $5 submission fee per entry for this competition. Upon payment, artist will receive an entry key with which they then may upload and submit up to three (3) jpg images of submission. Artist will also be asked for contact information, media used, and other details relevant to their project. Only one submission per entry key. These images and information provided will be the sole deciding factor in judging this contest.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All entries must start with a t-shirt. Artist may alter, develop or build upon it anyway they wish. Entries must be limited in size to 2' x 3' x 5' and weigh under 8lbs (US). All materials must be your original work. Winners will be notified no later than September 1, 2005. The decision of the judges and of NEW YORK COLLECTIVE is final.
ABOUT NEW YORK COLLECTIVE FOR THE ARTS
NEW YORK COLLECTIVE FOR THE ARTS is a 501(c)(3)(pending) non-profit organization whose mission is to create programs in the arts that provide opportunities for the development of talent and promotion of artistic culture in New York. Our members are diverse individuals who have the common goal of providing artists a platform for their work through events and collaborations with NEW YORK COLLECTIVE.
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THE DURFEE FOUNDATION
ARC: ARTISTS' RESOURCE for COMPLETION Grant
Second Quarter Postmark Deadline is Tuesday, August 2, 2005
ARC grants provide rapid, short-term assistance of up to $2,500 to individual artists who live in Los Angeles County. Funds must be used to enhance work that is near completion and scheduled for presentation within six months of the grant application deadline. Artists in any discipline may apply. Applicants must have a secure invitation from an established organization to present their work. There are four grant cycles per year.
for more information, application, or guidelines visit
http://www.durfee.org/programs/arc/overview.html
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Job Opening -
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival Seeks Director
The Big Sky Documentary Film Festival is accepting applications for the position of Festival Director. The position involves planning, promoting, and facilitating the annual event (February 16-22), coordinating sponsorships, grant writing and other fundraising activities, supervising volunteers, and handling administrative tasks. Applicants must be available to begin work in Missoula, Montana no later September 1, 2005. This is a full-time, year-round position with a seven-month initial commitment. Excellent communication and organizational skills a must. Knowledge of the documentary film and video industry will be very helpful. Salary $18-24k (+ benefits) depending on experience.
Email a resume (.pdf, .doc or email text) and short letter of interest to . PLEASE, NO PHONE CALLS OR APPLICATIONS BY MAIL. We will contact applicants by phone or email to schedule an interview.
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Doug Hawes-Davis
Festival Programmer
Big Sky Documentary Film Festival
131 South Higgins Avenue, Suite 201
Missoula, Montana 59802
(406) 541-FILM
bigsky@highplainsfilms.org
www.bigskyfilmfest.org
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We are now hiring for the curator of the initial collection of file format
converters for
our new File Format Converter Project (see job announcement below). Feel
free to pass on
to people you may know who are interested. We would like this person to be
in the San
Francisco Bay Area locale that can spend at least a couple days a week in
our offices in
the Presidio.
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We have begun a project to locate and organize all of the world's file
format converters,
with an emphasis on understanding formats for long term data preservation.
We are looking
for someone to lead the curation and data design efforts of this project.
This is
initially a 2-3 month effort, with possible continuation. Compensation
commensurate to
skills and experience.
Ideally, you should have:
* A desire to make something that is the best in the world
* An interest in digital data preservation
* Broad experience with software applications and operating systems
* Some database management experience
* Good technical communication skills
* Good analysis and synthesis skills
* The ability to work with speed and efficiency
* Comfort working in a UNIX environment and with open source tools
* Experience with at least one programming language
To find out about us, please check out http://www.longnow.org. Please send a
resume and a
short cover letter all as plain ASCII, in the body of an email to
kurt@longnow.org.
(attachments will not be read)
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Wendy Tremayne invites collaborating artists to participate in Swap-O-Rama-Rama, a public community event in which recycling and reuse are explored through the exchange and modification of used clothing. Artists are invited to design and teach a public how-to workshop that demonstrates the reuse potential of used clothing.
Workshops should be practical demonstrations that teach others how to modify used clothing into a new and reusable form. The modified item may be, but is not restricted to, wearable items. Workshops can range in length from 15 to 45 minutes and may focus on the fall/winter season though this is not required. The abundant clothing provided at the swap can be used for your workshop. If your project is selected you must be willing to teach your workshop to a public audience.
Submissions: Please send original workshop ideas to wendy@gaiatreehouse.com . Include necessary expenses. There is a small budget for supplies however all are encouraged to use the abundant resources provided - used clothing. Workshops will be chosen based on innovation with and use of recycled materials. Previously designed ideas may be reused for this project. If your workshop is chosen you will be paid a small fee as a token of appreciation. A significant press and promotion effort will include your bio, link and a description of your workshop. Limit entries to approximately 1000 words. Images are welcome preferably as links rather than attachments.
Deadline: Submit workshop proposals by August 26th, 2005. All selected works will be notified by September 5th, 2005. You must be able to teach your workshop on a Sunday afternoon in October 2005 (final date TBA).
The October 2005 Swap-O-Rama-Rama is enabled by a grant from Black Rock Arts, a community resource for interactive arts and a non-profit art funding organization for Burning Man. Swap-O-Rama-Rama is also fiscally sponsored by New York Foundation for the Arts.
LINKS
Wendy Tremayne - http://gaiatreehouse.com
Swap-0-Rama-Rama - http://gaiatreehouse.com/swaporamarama.htm
Black Rock Arts - http://blackrockarts.org
NYFA - http://nyfa.org
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CULTURETV http://www.culturetv.tv calls for videosubmissions (Quicktime, WMV and SWFfiles) 1-3 min. No longer..
Submit Your Shorts
Currently Seeking Live Action Shorts
Visiting an exhibition, art event, an interesting artist atelier or you have your own video art project? And also taking your digital camera with you? Now your chance has finally arrived. Send us in your best digital pics and short videos to get on-air. CultureTV! is the only place to watch art videos and short films on live Internet television.
info@culturetv.tv
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Call for Entries!
Flicker Fest Spokane
Now Taking Entries for the Next Festival in October 2005
Deadline is September 15, 2005 but get your films in now to guarentee
that they will be included!
Flicker is a screening of Super 8 and 16mm short films made independent
filmmakers.
Films must originate on film and be under 15 minutes.
There is
NO ENTRY FEE
for submissions.
send a VHS, DVD or mini DV preview to:
FLICKER SPOKANE
c/o Travis Hiibner
811 South Garry Rd.
Liberty Lake, WA 99019
(include a SASE if you need your VHS returned)
Please visit www.flickerspokane.com to get the entry form or for more
information.
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http://eyebeam.org/production/production.php?page=rdfellows
Call For Fellows
Eyebeam R&D seeks inaugural fellows to work on creative technology
projects in the Eyebeam Open Lab. The fellowship is a unique opportunity
to participate in a new kind of research environment and contribute to the
public domain.
The Open Lab is dedicated to public domain R&D. We are seeking artists,
hackers, designers and engineers to come to Eyebeam for a year to develop
pioneering work. The ideal fellow has experience creating innovative
creative technology projects, a love of collaborative development, and a
desire to distribute his or her work as widely as possible.
Participation in the R&D Fellows program includes:
* One year fellowship
* 4 days/week commitment
* $30,000 annual stipend + health benefits
Public Domain
Work created within the Open Lab will be widely distributed and freely
available under open licenses. All code will be released under GPL, media
will be released under Creative Commons, and hardware projects will be
released with Do-It-Yourself instruction kits.
Previous Work
The Open Lab builds on previous work developed within Eyebeam R&D. Some
earlier projects include:
reBlog, ForwardTrack, FundRace, Contagious Media, Social Network Soiree,
ACCESS, Carnivore, Noderunner
Extended project information is available on the R&D Areas of Research page
Facilities
The new Open Lab facilities are directly adjacent to a public gallery.
Tools include a laser cutter, 3D printer, fully equipped electronics
workbenches, multiple co-located servers, and general supplies. We also
have a budget to requisition equipment to realize specific projects.
Application
Please submit your application here by August 15th; fellowships will begin
in the Fall of 2005 (flexible start date).
Jonah Peretti and Michael Frumin will evaluate the applications with input
from a special advisory committee.
If you have any questions, please email openlab@eyebeam.org
Advisory Committee
An advisory committee with expertise in creative technology development
and public domain advocacy will assist in the selection process. The
current members of this advisory committee are:
Mitch Kapor
President and Chair of the Open Source Applications Foundation, Founder of
Lotus Development Corporation, co-founder of the Electronic Frontier
Foundation, and founding Chair of the Mozilla Foundation.
Joi Ito
General Manager of International Operations for Technorati, Chairman of
Six Apart Japan, Board member of Creative Commons, ICANN, the Open Source
Initiative (OSI), and SocialText, and CEO of Neoteny.
Jason Kottke
Pioneering weblogger, designer, and technology enthusiast.
Jessica Ivins
ema. jessica@rhizome.org
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The Leonardo-College Art Association workgroup (LEO-CAA) seeks curatorial proposals for an exhibition that will feature, but not be limited to, work by LEO-CAA members. The exhibition will coincide with the CAA conference in NYC February 14-17, 2007. Exhibition is eligible for $10,000 award from CAA plus another $5000 for a catalog. Curator need not be a member of CAA or Leonardo. Curator will work with LEO CAA Chairs to establish venue and submit proposal to CAA by September 1 deadline. For details, see http://www.collegeart.org/conference/2007c.html
Please submit 250 word statement describing the exhibition's theme and explaining any special or timely significance. Suggestions for venues or additional sources of funding or in-kind support are encouraged. Please send proposal via e-mail by August 5 to address in heading.
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LEO-CAA is a group of individuals who are members of both Leonardo/ISAST (the journal) and the College Art Association. Our purpose is to forge stronger alliances between the constituencies of the two organizations. LEO-CAA began in 2004 and was chaired by Leonardo editor Roger Malina in 2004. In 2005, Yianni Yessios, Amy Ione, and Edward Shanken were elected as chairs.
LEO-CAA organizes several events for the CAA annual conference: 1) a panel discussion, the papers for which are published in Leonardo; 2) a mentoring session for graduate students; and 3) presents an exhibition featuring member work. The 2005 panel, "Hybridity: Arts, Science, and Cultural Effects," included papers from Diane Gromala, Amy Ione, George Legrady, and Dan Sandin and was chaired by Yvonne Spielmann and Jay David Bolter.
Links to the 2005 Leonardo CAA events, our main site, Blog, and listserve signup:
http://mitpress2.mit.edu/e-journals/Leonardo/isast/events/caa05.html
http://mitpress2.mit.edu/e-journals/Leonardo/isast/events/leonardocaa.html
http://leocaa.blogspot.com/
http://webexhibits.org/about/leocaa.html
We encourage you to submit a curatorial proposal and to consider joining LEO-CAA.
Dr. Edward A. Shanken
Professor of Art History
Savannah College of Art & Design
http://artexetra.com
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Upcoming Call to Artist
Communication Deadline for proposals: August 29th, 2005
Exhibition: November 11th, 2005-January 3, 2006
Communication
The Arts Center of St. Petersburg, a non profit organization, is seeking proposals for the upcoming exhibition at their Project Creo Gallery. The exhibition will focus on artists who are interested producing work whose focus is on communication. Work may be 2D and 3D work as well as installations. The exhibition will open November 11th, 2005 and will run through January 3, 2006. Application Deadline is August 29th. Please send an exhibition proposal, artist statement, bio, resume, 10-20 labeled slides or a CD of recent work and a SASE to Project Creo, 800 S. Second Ave N.E. St. Petersburg, Fl 33701, Attn: Melissa Christiano. No fees for entry. www.theartscenter.org.
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DEADLINE: 12/1/2005
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Tactical Media Cookbook is a web project organized by Finishing School that will share data related to the practice of tactical media. TMC will present various working theories that are associated with the practice of tactical media, supply concise project recipes from various tactical media practitioners, and present a directory of tactical media practitioners.
Finishing School will be exhibiting TMC in “Urban Networks”, an exhibit organized by curator Susan Joyce for Art Interactive in Cambridge, Massachusetts, USA in June 2006. The project will also be available permanently at tacticalmediacookbook.net
PROPOSED INSTALLATION (Art Interactive)
The proposed TMC installation will consist of several computer terminals and a bookbinding station.
TMC participants will be able to:
1. Browse the contents of the TMC.
2. Print desired essays and project recipes.
3. Assemble their own cookbook that they can keep for reference and
future use.
FS members will be on hand to conduct bookbinding workshops at the opening reception; a how-to-video will be playing for the remainder of the exhibition.
CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS
Finishing School is seeking (in English) concise and clear submissions relevant to the following categories:
Tactical Media Theory
- Tell us what tactical media is
- How you use tactical media
Tactical Media Project Recipes
- Please try to keep the tactical media project descriptions brief, 500 word maximum
Directory of Tactical Media Practitioners
- Include preferred contact information and brief description of practice/concerns
SUBMISSION FORMATS
All submissions need to be received by December 1, 2005 to be considered for the project.
Text needs to be in “ Word Document” format
Images need to be 300 dpi and in JPG or PDF format
Please email questions/submissions to contact_fs@yahoo.com
FAQ
1. Can I submit to more then one category?
Yes.
2. Can I submit more then once in the same category?
Yes.
3. When will I know if my work has been accepted?
FS will post all accepted work by February 1, 2006 on the TMC site.
4. How will my submission be presented on the TMC site?
All accepted submissions will be reformatted by FS into linkable and printable 8.5 x 11 inch PDF's.