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Call for Participation
www.designtimeline.org


We would like to invite you to contribute to the online collective web design history timeline. This project wants to map your encounters with design for the World Wide Web. It is part of a larger project entitled A Decade of Webdesign that includes an international conference in Amsterdam, January 21-22, 2005.

Open History Timeline
www.designtimeline.org is an 'open research' website/database into the first decade of web design. The online forum is a visual and textual timeline generated out of a self-customizable questionnaire.
Using a custom content management system the site will allows:
. Users to add images, comments and links, making a collective history of webdesign as it developed. Such elements might include histories of their own first homepage; the first use of a technology; original html code; reminiscences of key designers, innovators, critics and technologists.
. Using a question-based interface users can write their own questions and respond to those of others. All questions entered are available, ensuring that no one set of views or way of writing predominates.
. Multi-lingual use.

The site is designed for use for anyone involved in web design over the past ten years. It is also ideal as a simple structured tool which can be used for both research and teaching. This project is intended to be of interest to a broad range of disciplines from design to computer science and from history to sociology. If you are a teacher we would like to invite you to consider integrating this site into your curriculum, as a piece of independent research for students, as a set workshop, or as the basis of a sustained project.

The project starts now and continues until the end of march 2005, at which point it will be archived. Please - make history!

http://www.designtimeline.org


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http://www.euromedcafe.org/contest.asp?lang=ing

Fist international short film contest on the theme Intercultural Dialogue

* Registration form Short Films already realised
* Application form for Short Film section "Inspiration"

RULES 2004

1. OBJECTIVE

"ANOTHER LOOK" is a short film contest organised
by Fondazione Laboratorio Mediterraneo (FLM) with
the support of the European Commission (Direction
General External Relations). The objective of the
contest is to favour mutual knowledge and
understanding between the peoples of the two
rivers of the Mediterranean through a "cinema of
proximity" supplied by cinema via Internet.

The subject for the short films and synopsis is
intercultural dialogue between the European Union
and the countries of the Southern river of the
Mediterranean: Algeria, Egypt, Israel, Jordan,
Lebanon, Morocco, Palestine, Syria, Tunisia and
Turkey.

The FLM will select 25 short films (which will be
awarded 560 Euros) and 5 synopsis (prize 2000
euros). The authors of the synopsis engage
themselves to make the short films. Selected
short films will be diffused on the Internet on
www.euromedcafe.org as from December 2004.
Particular attention will be given to those works that:
- Underline the importance of dialogue and
tolerance in the relations among peoples and
cultures;
- Give a new look, original and innovative about
themes such as integration, immigration, menaces
of conflict;
- Enhance the knowledge and understanding of
other cultures as a way to fight against
prejudices, clichÈs, stereotypes, sources of
conflicts and misunderstandings;
- Deal about collective imaginaries and mutual representations;
- Underline the diversity and richness of peoples
of both sides of the Mediterranean;
- Attach importance to the right to difference.

2. SECTIONS OF THE CONTEST

The contest comprises two different sections:
2.1. Section Short films on the theme intercultural dialogue
Selection of short films realised by European or
Mediterranean authors on the subject:
intercultural dialogue. Works must have to have
been produced after January 2000.
Prize An international jury will award 560 euros
to the 25 best short films. Selected films will
be accessible on the site www.euromedcafe.org.
Admitted genres: Fiction, documentary, Animation, Experimental Films.
Non admitted genres: Publicity, Games and works
which have already found distribution through the
Internet.
Duration: The duration of the short films must be
comprised between 2 and 15 minutes.
Formats: They can have been shot in video or film
or have been conceived specially for the Internet
in Flash. Films must be sent to the organisation
exclusively in video format: BETA, MINI DV, VHS
PAL/SECAM, DVD VIDEO, CD-R.
Languages: films must have been shot in one of
the following languages: Arabic, English French,
Italian, Spanish or enclose the translation of
the dialogues in one of these 5 languages.
Registration and dates: registration fees are not
required. Registration is limited to 4 films by
author, society, training institution of
independent director. Works must be sent by
courier and have the registration form enclosed.
The registration form must be completed and duly
signed.
All submissions must be postmarked no later than:
30th November 2004. Works to be received after
the date will not be accepted (the stamp of the
delivery company will attest the date).
Delivery modalities. Works must be delivered
through courier before the 30th November 2004 in
video format: BETA, MINI DV, VHS PAL/SECAM, DVD
VIDEO, CD-R to one of the following addresses :
Works in one of the EU languages
Fondazione Laboratorio Mediterraneo
Via de Pretis 130, 80133 Naples, Italy
Works in Arabic
Ahmed El Attar, 1 Talaat Harb Square - Downtown - Cairo, Egypt
(send an email to indicate the delivery: ibnbatouta@hotmail.com)
The work must be accompanied by:
The registration form duly completed and signed.
This form may be downloaded from the site;
The dialogues of the film in Arab, English, French, Italian or Spanish.
2.2 Inspiration
Selection will be done on the basis of a one page
synopsis (maximum 1500 characters). Stories will
be inspired in one of the texts published on the
address www.euromedcafe.org.
Prize: an international jury will award 2000
euros to the best 5 synopsis. The amount must be
used for the realisation of a short film.
Finished works will be accessible through the
site www.euromedcafe.org
The winners of the prize engage themselves to
make the short film before the 15th December 2004.
Admitted genres: Fiction, Documentary, Animation, Experimental Films.
Non admitted genres: Publicity or Games synopsis.
Duration: The duration of the short films must be
comprised between 2 and 15 minutes
Formats: They can be shot in video or film or
have been conceived specially for the Internet in
Flash. Films must be sent to the organisation
exclusively in video format: BETA, MINI DV, VHS
PAL/SECAM, DVD VIDEO, CD-R.
Languages: Synopsis must have been written in one
of the following languages: Arabic, English
French, Italian, Spanish or enclose the
translation of the dialogues in one of these 5
languages.
Registration and dates: Registration fees are not
required. The application form must be duly
completed and is to be downloaded from
www.euromedcafe.org.
The limit date to send the synopsis is the 15th
October 2004. Registration forms to be received
after the date will not be accepted.
The limit date to send the short films to be done
from selected synopsis is the 15th December 2004.

3. JURY

The President of the Fondazione Laboratorio
Mediterraneo will appoint an international jury
to be integrated by professionals or
personalities of the cinema. This jury will
assess the short films and the synopsis.
The Direction of the contest will decide about
the eligibility of the works which may accede
(respect of the theme and the formats). Selection
criteria have been announced under title 1 of the
present regulation.

4. AUTHORISATION

The winners of the contest engage themselves to
authorise the Fondazione Laboratorio Mediterraneo
to host and diffuse the short film, its synopsis
and a photograph of the author freely on the site
www.euromedcafe.org.

5. SELECTION AND JURISDICTION

The participation in the contest "ANOTHER LOOK"
implies the acceptance without reservation of the
terms of the present regulations. Should there be
any interpretation problem from the present
regulation, the Italian version will be
considered final. Any issue relative to the
observance or interpretation of the present
regulation of these provisions will be decided by
the Courts of Naples, domicile of the promoter.
Organisers will ask authors whose works have been
retained to send a picture in *.j.peg or *.tif ,
300 dpi to be inserted in the site.

6. GENERAL DISPOSITIONS

Independent form the original format short films
will be exclusively presented on the internet on
the site www.euromedcafe.org in RealVideo (or
Windows Media).
Expedition costs (BETA, MINI DV, VHS PAL/SECAM,
DVD VIDEO, CD-R) will be on the chare of the
expeditor. BETA, MINI DV, VHS PAL/SECAM, DVD
VIDEO, CD-R will not be given back.
All films racist, pornographic or defamatory
content will be systematically refused. Authors,
production companies, independent directors or
training institutions who submit a work declare
that they own the rights to be diffused on the
Internet, musical rights included. They also
declare to have obtained all necessary
authorisations relative to the utilisation of
images included in the works
The direction of the contest "ANOTHER LOOK" may
take decisions relative to issues not foreseen in
the present regulation.


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UCSD Department of Communication

http://communication.ucsd.edu/Jobs/temppositions.html


Digital Media Production and Theory.
The Department seeks a
professor, strongly preferred at the assistant or early associate level,
who is a creative producer/scholar in digital media arts with a strong
background in critical studies and who can work with a faculty that
spans the social sciences, humanities, and the arts. Specialization
areas may include but are not limited to: net art, net radio, electronic
performance, interactive installation, electronic curating, computer
music, digital sound, robotics, architectural design; conceptual or
public media art, and transitions between old and new media forms. We
seek applicants who are engaged with digital media scholarship and who
are qualified to teach at the graduate level and in areas of the
curriculum beyond production. Candidates should hold a PhD, MFA or
equivalent qualifications and have a strong exhibition record and
demonstrated potential for teaching excellence.
Additional sites that may be of interest:
http://crca.ucsd.edu
http://www.calit2.net

TO APPLY:
Send vita, statement of research and teaching interests, one work sample
(a single publication or media work), home page URL, and contact
information for three references by October 30, 2004 (late applications
will be accepted) to:

Professor Lisa Cartwright.
Department of Communication (0503)
University of California at San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive
La Jolla CA 92093-0503


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CALL FOR ENTRIES

Today in Paradise – Genetics & Art
Mobileart 05
G??teborg New Media Art Festival
at R??da Sten, G??teborg, Sweden
Submission Deadline: 24 November 2004
More info www.mobileart.se

The call for works is open to artists, designers and performers both internationally and from the Nordic region willing to engage in the theme “Today in Paradise – Genetics & Art”.

Mobileart is announcing a call for works for its exhibition and festival which will open on the 26th Mars, 2005. This will consist of a 2-day festival/symposium held on Saturday 26th Mars to Sunday 27th Mars, concurrent with an exhibition at the same venue from Saturday 26th April – Sunday 17th April.

Today in Paradise – Genetics & Art will be held at R??da Sten (www.rodasten.com), a cultural landmark which lies on the sea entrance to the city of Gothenburg. Previously housing a huge industrial boiler, R??da Sten today is a hub for exhibitions and arts events, and offers everything from huge open spaces to small intimate rooms distributed over its approximate 1000 square metres. The outside of the building is a free zone for the graffiti artists of the city, and this unconventional exhibition space sets the scene for innovative explorations. The goal of Project R??da Sten is to develop itself as a nordic cultural centre for art, theatre, music and dance and to host international exhibitions of high standard.

Mobileart is an organisation focussing on the advancement of digital and net-based art. Through exhibitions both on- and off-line, Mobileart seeks to create a forum for activities, meetings and information revolving around such art forms as visual art, music, design and architecture.

THEMATIC BACKGROUND
Since the middle of the 90’s, a public debate about the possible consequences of biotechnology and genetics has emerged, with particular focus on how they might affect our lives and environment.

The Scottish sheep Dolly, born in 1996 and deceased in 2003, was a catalyst for the emergence of this debate. The first mammal to be born through cloning, Dolly became symbolic of and synonymous with the new biotechnology. Biotechnology gave us a new perspective on ourselves with the completed mapping of the human genome.

Many ethical questions have been opened up regarding the new biotechnology. Several aspects of our lives have been influenced over the last few years – living organisms and bodily organs can be reproduced, genes can be patented, genetic manipulation has found its way into agriculture, new medicines have been produced in the wake of the new biotechnology. The discoveries of genetic science and technology leaves us faced with several questions that deal with ethics, social relations, economics, religion and culture.

In our every day life today we look out for the tags of “genetically modified” on groceries, get offers from commercial bio-banks when we give birth and there’s even an American company willing to take your order to clone your pet cat.

Today biological and evolutionary processes are simulated by computers and information technology. Genetic and evolutionary algorithms are finding their way into many different fields of interest, within and outside of scientific areas of exploration. Examples of unusual applications of these algorithms can be already found in music, art and design.

We are now in the era of post genetic revolution. The cloning technologies and gene mapping that once shocked are now commonplace, silently and often invisibly integrating themselves into the everyday. It is in such a climate that we would like to re-stimulate the debate and re-frame the question of how these are affecting us, and how we can express this through art.


EXHIBITION AND FESTIVAL
The exhibition is open to works based on the theme “Today in Paradise – Genetics & Art” from various fields such as visual arts, architecture, design, music, dance and performance. Artists are invited to interpret the theme in various ways, either through direct commentary on genetics and biotechnology, or from a sociological/cultural perspective. Liberal interpretations and more abstract approaches to the theme will also be encouraged. Works utilizing genetic algorithms and evolutionary processes are also of interest, and need not be thematically or aesthetically related to the topic.

For the exhibition from the 1st to 17th April we are looking for artists working in all kinds of media, for example interactive installations, photography, video, sound, and net based art. As this will be a group exhibition, space will be shared among the participants so this in an important factor to be aware of when submitting works.

For the festival from the 1st to 3rd April we are seeking participants from the fields of music (especially electronic), dance and performance art to present pieces on site.

A part of the exhibition will also hold information and visions from ongoing research from Biotechnology institutions and companies.

IMPORTANT DATES
Submission deadline: 24th November 2004
Notification of participation: 21st December
Exhibition dates: Saturday 26th Mars to Sunday 17th April, 2005
Festival/Symposium dates: Saturday 26th Mars to Sunday 27th Mars, 2005

SUBMISSION INFORMATION
Please fill in the on-line Apply Form found on the Mobileart website at: www.mobileart.se
or print out the PDF- Apply Form an post it to address (postmarked latest 24 Nov. 2004):

Mobileart.se
c/o Tomas Lundberg
Sveagatan 22
413 14 G??teborg
Sweden

Supporting Documentation:
This will consist of a maximum of 3 printed A4 pages of pictures/text/material needs. Describe any space requirements you might have, preferably in a simple sketch.

OR

The equivalent material presented in web format and submitted as an URL or FTP

AND (optional)

CD-ROM with audio/visual documentation (no additional text)

Please NOTE: do not send documentation as attachments to email.
Unfortunately, we are not able to return submitted material.

A jury that will be announced later will take part in the selection of submitted works.

FINANCIAL SUPPORT
Equipment hire costs of participating artists will be covered by the exhibition. As we will be working on a modest budget, we recommend that artists explore the possibility of local funding for transport and travel costs. There will however be specific funding allocated to support Nordic artists. The budget will be finalized in December, and support for participating artists will be determined from then onwards.

For those who are interested in webpages and articles about genetics there are some links at www.mobileart.se.

The exhibition/festival is a collaboration between:
Mobileart.se www.mobileart.se
Kulturprojekt R??da Sten www.rodasten.com
Chalmers, Art & Technology www.id.gu.se/info/arttech



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We invite nominations and applications for Chair, Department of Art in the College of the Arts at The Ohio State University.

Qualifications and responsibilities, and position availability:
We are looking for someone with excellent leadership and advocacy skills who can help us build on our strengths, identity, and vision and relate well to a variety of constituencies inside and outside the university. We are a discipline-based program that also sustains and fosters a diversity of research interests and interdisciplinary practices. We seek an individual who is comfortable discussing ideas and working in a collaborative environment.

The chair facilitates the planning, coordination, and evaluation of departmental programs, serves as an advocate for the department and its accomplishments, and encourages collaborations with internal and external partners. Guiding faculty and staff in ways that support and advance their professional development is especially important. In addition, the chair’s other primary areas of responsibility are fiscal and facilities planning and development, recruitment and retention, fund raising, and personnel management.

Candidates must hold a terminal master’s degree or higher or an equivalent combination of education and experience as well as demonstrated abilities in leadership and administration. University-level teaching experience and a strong record of creative/studio activity are expected, qualifying for the rank of associate professor or professor with tenure. Applicants with additional documented activity in the visual arts, including theory and history, are welcome. Salary and other considerations competitive and consistent with the commitment to recruit the best-qualified individual. The position reports to the Dean of the College of the Arts and begins July 1, 2005.

About the Department of Art, Ohio State, and Columbus, Ohio:
The Department of Art is currently organized into seven areas with strong sensibilities and expertise: painting and drawing, sculpture, ceramics, glass, photography, printmaking, art and technology. The graduate programs in sculpture and ceramics were recently ranked #7 and #8 by U.S. News & World Report. The department offers BFA, BA, and MFA degree programs. Undergraduates benefit from expanding Honors and research experiences. Most graduate students in the department are funded with a full tuition waiver and monthly stipend through a Graduate Teaching or Administrative Associate position. The department has 24 full-time faculty, including 3 who teach at the regional campuses, and 8 staff, with approximately 350 undergraduate majors and 50 graduate students. Numerous development funds support juried competitions, materials awards, internships, scholarships, residencies, visits to artists’ studios, and other opportunities to enrich the student experience. In addition, thr!
ough the Ann Hamilton/Michael Mercil Visitor Series and other initiatives, the Department of Art is host to national and international visiting artists.

The department is one of seven academic units in a comprehensive College of the Arts that also includes Art Education, Dance, Design, History of Art, Music, and Theatre. The college’s Advanced Computing Center for the Arts and Design is an interdisciplinary research and development center in computer animation, motion capture, and emerging technologies in interactive/multimedia. The university’s Wexner Center for the Arts, a multidisciplinary, international laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art, presents exhibitions, screenings, performances, artist residencies, and educational programs.

The Ohio State University, a world-class research university, is ranked 22nd among national public universities by U.S. News and World Report. Its Columbus campus has a faculty of about 3,000 and a student population of about 48,000, including 9,500 graduate students. Columbus, the state capital is the 15th largest city in the U.S. Its rich and varied cultural life in the visual and performing arts includes the Columbus Museum of Art, the Short North gallery district, symphony, jazz, and chamber orchestras, a ballet and opera company, and equity/community theatres. The Ohio Arts Council and the Greater Columbus Arts Council have strong national reputations.

Deadline for application:
Review of applications will begin on November 1, 2004, and continue until the position is filled.

Required application materials:
A letter of interest and vitae, evidence of creative and/or scholarly research, as well as the name and contact information for four references to:

Mark Fullerton, Chair, Department of Art Chair Search Committee and Chair, Department of History of Art
College of the Arts
The Ohio State University
152 Hopkins Hall
128 North Oval Mall
Columbus, OH 43210
Ph: 614-292-7481
E-mail: fullerton.1@osu.edu

http://arts.osu.edu
http://arts.osu.edu/Art

We welcome applications from individuals with disabilities, minorities, veterans, and women to build a diverse workforce. EEO/AA employer

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news flash

... Trampoline has been hijacked by Reactor ... Trampoline is making its
long awaited comeback to Nottingham ... Trampoline is seeking submissions
for its re-launch event in December ...

call for submissions

Trampoline is a platform event for new media artwork, currently being guest
curated by the Nottingham based art collective Reactor. The new Reactor
style Trampoline will launch with a one-night extravaganza on 2 December
2004 at Broadway Cinema in Nottingham.

Trampoline is currently seeking submissions from artists working with
digital video, multi media installation, live-streamed performance,
electronic sculpture, egg boxes or corrugated cardboard.

Submissions should include only:

- Proposal (max 500 words)
- Brief CV
- Supporting material (DVD, VHS, URL, CD-ROM)
- SAE for return of materials.

Please send submissions to:

Trampoline
14 -18 Broad Street
Nottingham
NG1 3AL

For more information visit:
www.trampoline.org.uk
or email: info@trampoline.org.uk

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INVITATION TO CANADIAN INDEPENDENT CURATORS

Canadian independent curators are invited to submit a written concept for an exhibition at Oakville Galleries at Centennial Square. Oakville Galleries is dedicated to developing a thoughtful and stimulating forum for curatorial practice. New research and exhibition initiatives from emerging curators are encouraged. The suggested exhibition shall:

- run from 9 September - 2 November 2005, opening on 8 September 2005.
- fit an exhibition space of approximately 205 square metres.
- adhere to an exhibition budget of $11,500 (excluding curatorial fees).

The principal aim of the proposed exhibition is to encourage and explore experimental approaches to the presentation of contemporary visual arts, particularly approaches that reflect Oakville Galleries's mandate.

This programme provides practical training in preparing critical paths, methodology, contracts, public speaking and preparing a text for publication in Oakville Galleries's newsletter, Og2. A research, curatorial and writing fee of $3,500 will be paid for the exhibition proposal that is selected.

All proposals should include:
- a project description (maximum 2 pages)
- visual documentation of the proposed work
- a detailed budget of expenses.

To obtain a floor plan contact:

Submissions should be postmarked no later than 6 December 2004. No email submissions.

Please send materials attention:
Curatorial Submissions
Oakville Galleries
1306 Lakeshore Road East
Oakville Ontario   L6J 1L6
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CALL FOR COMMUNITY RESIDENCY PROPOSALS
Open to National/International Applicants

Artists, writers and cultural producers are invited to submit a written concept for a community residency with Oakville Galleries's Site Scope programme, a two-year public programmes initiative supported by The Ontario Trillium Foundation.

This year, Oakville Galleries offers the theme of "edge zones" for the 2005 Site Scope programme. We invite proposals in which the community is engaged in an exploration of the experience of boundaries, penetrable and impenetrable borders. Proposals are encouraged which use public space and the Site Scope project Web site as complementary platforms for community involvement. For more information about previous Site Scope community projects, visit www.oakvillegalleries.com or visit www.sitescope.ca for the current projects.

Oakville Galleries offers a fee of $4,000 (CAN) for each Site Scope project. Residents are lodged within Oakville Galleries in Gairloch Gardens in a self-contained apartment with computer and Internet access, and receive technical support for the Web site design if necessary.

Please include the following with your submission:

- Project Proposal: a concise one-page summary of your project with an explanation of its relationship to the theme
- C.V. and biographical information
- if applicable, no more than 15 images (photographic prints, slides, CDs, and video will be accepted. If sending materials electronically, please do not send more than 3MB in total).

More details will be posted after October 20 at http://www.oakvillegalleries.com. For more information, contact Teresa Casas at

Submissions should be postmarked no later than 3 January 2005.

Please send materials attention:
Site Scope Residency 2005
Oakville Galleries
1306 Lakeshore Road East
Oakville Ontario
L6J 1L6