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  calls x 19 pt 1 + annoucement/invitation

Message:
Hello,

I just finished a year long collaborative project, which we are launching next weekend here in LA, and I want to invite all of the LA based peoples on the Calls and Opps list to the event. It will be Saturday August 30th from 6-9 at C-Level.

The project is a DVD of videos from LA and Mexico City, which Carla Herrera-Prats, Anne-Julie Raccoursier, and I created. If you are not able to come, you can get a taste, and/or copy at http://theredproject.com/firstperson

Michael



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FIRST PERSON

Videos from Los Angeles and Mexico City in which artists use their bodies to collapse video, performance, and the direct address to the viewer.

A DVD project by Carla Herrera-Prats, Michael Mandiberg and Anne-Julie Raccoursier.

A DVD compilation of work By: Arturo Castelán, Ximena Cuevas, Sharon Hayes, Carla Herrera-Prats and Julia Steinmetz, Justin Lincoln, Michael Mandiberg, Rodney McMillian, Amaranta Sánchez, Haruko Tanaka, Anne Walsh, and Natalie Zimmerman

First Person will be presented at C-Level in Chinatown, Los Angeles on Saturday August the 30th from 6:00 pm. to 9:00 pm. We will begin the distribution of this DVD at C-level; we will continue with presentations in Mexico, and other locations in the US.

We have published First Person in an run of 1000 copies, so that we can distribute this video work widely. We are asking for a donation (plus $5 shipping,) which will help pay for the cost to distribute this work in screenings at universities, and independent media centers in the US and Mexico.

To get a copy go to the website at http://theredproject.com/firstperson. For further information contact us at mailto:FirstPerson@TheRedProject.com. For directions to C-Level, please go to http://www.c-level.cc/map.html


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And without further ado, this weeks calls



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Call for Papers: International Research Meeting Online-Religions and
Rituals-Online?
13.-15. Octobre 2004, University of Heidelberg (Germany)

On 13.-15. Octobre 2004 the project C2 Between Online-Religion and
Religion-Online: constellations of the transfer of rituals in the medium
internet of the collaborative research centre Dynamics of Rituals at the
University of Heidelberg (http://www.ritualdynamik.uni-hd.de/) arranges the
international research meeting Online-Religions and Rituals-Online?

The research meeting will deal with the topic of religion on the internet
with special regards on the ritual discourse on the internet from the
electronic publication of traditional ritual scripts to presentations of
innovative design of rituals. Several aspects of the dynamic change of
rituals by the use of the internet will be discussed.

The research meeting is dedicated to the exchange and discussion of
methodological questions of the analysis of religious websites. Hence,
methodological contributions as well as reports from current research,
which deal with the topic of religion on the internet, are highly appreciated.

The conference will take place at the university of Heidelberg (Germany).
The conference language is English. We do not plan to take a conference fee.

Propositions for contributions are requested to be send to Oliver Krueger
(oliver.krueger@urz.uni-heidelberg.de) till 12. Octobre 2003.


Prof. Dr. Gregor Ahn / Dr. des. Oliver Krueger
SFB Ritualdynamik
Institut fuer Religionswissenschaft
Akademiestr. 4-8
69117 Heidelberg
Germany
Tel.: 0049-6221-547482




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DRU {10} / 20.08.03 /
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Residency Programme / fm01 / May - Oct 2003 /
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Current Artists in Residence, 'ap' [Martin Howse
and Jonathan Kemp] are developing a new project,
titled 'fm01'.

fm01 transposes non-metaphoric systems and
grammar theory [of computer languages, abstraction
and data containers] to the realm of expanded
cinema. A relational, nodal language of connection
will be formulated to descend through levels of
scene, shot and frame [stored and to be shot].
Visual and syntactical analysis software will form
a large part of the fm01 engine.

http://www.druh.co.uk/residencies.html
http://fm01.druh.co.uk
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Martin Howse / ap /
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Artist, programmer, theorist and film-maker.
Born United Kingdom 1969. Founded ap [artificial
paradises] in 1998 to produce and explore
performative and distributed artistic software
investigating issues of physical data manifestation
and generation within a free software context.
Martin Howse has performed and collaborated
worldwide using custom software and hardware
modules for data/code processing and generation.
He currently also writes regularly for
Linux/free software publications and has partipated
in related conferences and workshops.
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Jonathan Kemp / ap /
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Born UK 1962. Educated in Philosophy, Jonathan Kemp
has organised and collaborated across various
fields in art, design, and science, exhibited in
various shows and performances in UK, USA, and
Europe [video, performance, speculative design,
data processing, copyleft], and has participated
in open source and sci-art based residencies
[Germany and Spain]. Since 2001, he has been a
collaborator with Martin Howse on various ap
projects.
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+ ap will perform live during Ultrasound 2003
http://www.ultrasound.ws
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The Digital Research Unit {DRU} is a research and
production facility based at The Media Centre,
Huddersfield.

Contact: info@druh.co.uk
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subscribe/unsubscribe:
http://emaillists.druh.co.uk/dru/email_signup.asp
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University of Sunderland. School of Arts, Design, Media & Culture

Curating New Media Art

Since 1993 the School has had a special interest in issues for exhibiting new media art (including Internet art, and interactive digital media). The CRUMB web resource for curators is now an internationally acclaimed site, which complements the postgraduate work in Fine Art, Curating and Informatics at the University. A recent AHRB Research Grant enables the continued expansion of this research, in collaboration with BALTIC, The Centre for Contemporary Art:

NEW MEDIA ART CURATOR/RESEARCHER
Fixed-term 2 years
37 hours per week 
£21,125 per annum
A post-doctoral-level opportunity to curate and research new media art to public output (exhibition, publication or events).
Ref No: ADMR16/01
Closing date: 20th November 2003

RESEARCH STUDENTSHIP IN NEW MEDIA ART/CURATION
Fixed-term 3 years
37 hours per week 
£9,000 per annum
PhD proposals including practice-led artist/curator research are invited. Applicants should meet AHRB UK/EU residency regulations.
Ref No: RS001
Closing date: 20th October 2003.

WEB SITE PROGRAMMER
Fixed-term 3 years 
18.5 hours per week
£10,155 per annum
Web Designer and Programmer to take the CRUMB web resource into database-driven form.
Ref No: ADMR17/01
Closing date: 20th October 2003.

Further details and application materials can be found on . 

To apply, please submit your CV along with a letter of application and details of current salary, quoting vacancy title and reference number, to the Human Resources Department, University of Sunderland, Langham Tower, Ryhope Road, Sunderland, SR2 7EE or e-mail employee.recruitment@sunderland.ac.uk




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Call for video_ deadline: 5 dec 2003
http://www.zemos98.org/festivales/zemos986/baseseng.htm

RULES_

Cultural Association comenzemos empezemos convokes the sixth edition of the
shortfilm audiovisual competition that has non competitive character.


1.- PARTICIPANTS. Anybody of any age or nationality can take part in the
competition. Participants can send as many works as they want, there is no
limit in the number of works but they have to comply to the following
conditions:

- Works must be produced on video hardware, analogical or digital.
- Works must be filmed in Spanish or any language. In the case of being
filmed in another language the print must be subtitled in Spanish.

There is no time limit, but brief works will be valued considering it is a
shortfilm showing.

Subject matter (topics) and genre are free.


2.-SUBMITTING. Works must be submitted in videocassette or cd. A written
label with work's and author's names and work's running time is essential.

Works will be submitted in any of these hardware: VHS, MINI.DV, SVIDEO-CD,
VIDEO-CD or CD-ROM (AVI, MPEG, MOV, SWF). In the case of videos will be
codified with any specific codec, we recommend participants send them as
well for perfect watching. Works will make up Official Section must be send
one MINI-DV print for the showing.


3.-DOCUMENTS. Participants must fill in the form correctly and send at least
two images for the catalogue. Images (jpg) can't be more than 100KB each.

It's recommended to fill in the online form, but it's possible to send
filled form to envios@zemos98.org, or send it with the work by post. In this
last case it can be send on diskette or printed.

If the producer wants can send a production report or any additional
information. Files only will be accepted by e-mail or post but always at the
same time as works.

The absence of any essential document will be included on the arrival
shortfilm list of www.zemos98.org. If these mistakes aren't solved before
5th December 2003, Selection Committee will not consider the works.


4.- SENDING. Works must be sent by post or any messenger company from 5th
August 2003 until 5th December 2003.
Address:

FESTIVAL AUDIOVISUAL ZEMOS98.6
c/ RÌo Darro 20
El Viso del Alcor, 41520
Seville
SPAIN

5.- SELECTION. All works will be showed during Zemos98_6¥s Festival. None of
them will be excluded in the Festival.
There are two categories:

OFFICIAL SECTION, aspiring to prizes (selected by Zemos98_6¥ Selection
Committee)

MARATHON, the rest of works.
All the information related to shortfilms, day, date and showing place will
be published on www.zemos98.org 4 weeks after ending submitting date.


6.- SHOWING. Public showing from the OFFICIAL SECTION will be on March 2004,
at Casa de la Cultura Antonio Machado in El Viso del Alcor, Sevilla. Public
showing from Shotfilm¥s Marathon will be on February and March 2004 in
different places in Sevilla and El Viso del Alcor.
Showing program will be organised with enough time and will be published on
www.zemos98.org.


7.- RETURNS or REFUNDS. All works will make up zemos98¥s Video Library
(video.teca.zemos98) and could be shown with cultural or educational
purposes (never commercial purposes). During the year zemos98 organise
different showings, these can be consulted on www.zemos98.org.

8.- PRIZES AND CERTIFICATES. DVD ZEMOS98_6. According to the Collaboration's
Agreement between Comenzemos Empezemos and FREAK Distribution Agent
(www.freakdistribucion.com) there are 3 prizes:

BEST SHORTFILM- chosen by public (audience)
BEST FREAK SHORTFILM- chosen by FREAK Distribution Agent
BEST ZEMOS98 SHORTFILMS- chosen by Zemos98_6¥s Selection Committee.


ZEMOS98 will produce DVD ZEMOS98_6 with awarded shortfilms, sold benefits
will mainly go to shortfilms¥s authors/producers. DVD Zemos98_6 distribution
's conditions can be found on Festival Conditions (Appendix 1). DVD will be
distributed by FREAK Distribution Agent.

3rd Shortfilm Directors¥ Meeting/Videoastas: Reflection Speech about
audiovisual topic.

Festival zemos98_6¥s Organisation will invite all shortfilm producers
(authors) from the OFFICIAL SECTION to this speech/meeting, that will last 3
days. Here will be treated any aspect of shortfilms made on video.
Shortfilm Directors will be invited to all activities organised by
zemos98_6.


CERTIFICATES. Awarded Shortfilms and all works from the OFFICIAL SECTION
will received a certificate of participation in the Festival. If necessary
the Organisation will make special mentions that will also received a
certificate.


9.- CONTACT. All the information related to zemos98_6 Festival can be found
on www.zemos98.org. For any suggestion or doubt we recommend writing to
audiovisual@zemos98.org. All participants are recommended to join the
zemos98 list, here they will be informed of any change or activity
organised. To join Zemos98 list it is necessary send one blank e-mail to
zemos98-alta@elistas.net.


10.- COMMENTS. The organisation is not responsible for any accidents that
might damage works submitted. Participation implies accepting these
conditions. Any change in the conditions will be recorded on zemos98 list
and www.zemos98.org





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This is a CALL FOR PROPOSALS (Deadline is September 15)

ARMORY CENTER FOR THE ARTS AND ONE COLORADO
"ART OVER YOUR HEAD"
To be considered for a one-person installation exhibition
in the Courtyard at One Colorado, Old Pasadena

Beginning November 12, 2003, the Armory Center for the Arts will organize four outdoor site-specific installations for the 2003-04 program year in the central courtyard area of One Colorado. Three of these will be one-person shows. Each installation will be on view for approximately four months. This exhibition series is a collaboration between the Armory and One Colorado.
One Colorado consists of seventeen historical buildings including shops, restaurants, offices, and a central courtyard on one city block in the heart of Old Pasadena. Set between Colorado Boulevard and Union Street and between Fair Oaks Avenue and Delacey Street, the One Colorado courtyard attracts between 2,000 and 4,000 visitors daily.

We are looking for innovative ideas that explore the possibilities of the extensive space. Chosen artists will construct a site-specific installation to be shown at least 8 feet above the ground. Works may be in a wide variety of media, including sound-based or light-based media, and may be installed in different types of spaces, such as the courtyard windows, outer passageways, walls, rooftops, or tower. Works may be visible by day, night, or both. All works must be weather-resistant and remain in good condition for at least four months. Issues of public safety must be in consideration. Artists are encouraged to visit One Colorado and its venues to possibly integrate related subjects into their proposals. One Colorado site plans are available at www.onecolorado.net.

Installation proposals (maximum 200 words), accompanied by a maximum of 10 slides of related work by each submitting artist, will be reviewed by Jay Belloli, Director of Gallery Programs and Elise Barclay, Exhibitions Coordinator at the Armory Center for the Arts, and Robin Faulk, Marketing Consultant at One Colorado. One Colorado will provide a $500 honorarium to each participating artist. "Art Over Your Head" is made possible through the generosity of One Colorado.

For submission, send up to 10 slides, installation proposal (up to 200 words, may include diagrams), and SASE to:

Art Over Your Head
Armory Center for the Arts
145 North Raymond Avenue
Pasadena, CA 91103

DEADLINE:
Proposals must arrive at the Armory by Monday, September 15, 2003, 5 p.m.
Artists will be notified whether or not their proposals are approved by Monday, September 22.
If you have any questions, please call:
Elise Barclay, Exhibitions Coordinator, 626-792-5101 x 116
For further information about the Armory Center for the Arts, visit www.armoryarts.org




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Repellent Magazine (Fotos Text Nonsense) is accepting submissions and content proposals for Issue #3. Also looking for VJs, Motion Graphics Artists, & Musicians (electronic, acoustic, vocal) for an original collaborative project.

DEADLINES:

REPELLENT MAGAZINE ISSUE #3:

Language Photo Section: Friday, October 31st, 2003

Proposals: Friday, September 26th, 2003

Language is the image section comprising almost half of the publication. This section is open to
EVERYBODY. (read section descriptions below)

Photographers, Writers, Fashion/Style, Graphic Artists/Illustrators/Curators can submit proposals
of original articles/essays, fashion stories or a curated visual project for the following sections: Opaque
Jargon, Lessons In DIY, Opinions, Uniforme Publique, Repellent Sounds (read section descriptions below)


REPELLENT PROJECTS/EVENTS

Samples/Weblinks/Resume: Friday, September 26th, 2003

Repellent Projects is producing an original, collaborative sound and visual project. We are currently seeking VJs, Motion Graphics Artists, & Musicians (electronic, acoustic, vocal, spoken word) to participate in this artwork, which will be developed and performed in a live format (in NYC and beyond) later this fall. If you are interested in software, new media, video and sound and willing to work collaboratively, contact us.


REPELLENT MAGAZINE SECTION DESCRIPTIONS:

Language, Opaque Jargon, Lessons In DIY, Opinions, Uniforme Publique, Repellent Sounds

1. Language : a series compiled from variant image sources to create one collective visual narrative

Who?
Photographers, Video Artists, Snap Shot Addicts, Anyone Who Wants To

How?
_Submit a series of 5 – 10 images from a photo series with your own clearly defined theme/subject
_Submit images that that fit "Language #3 Suggested Themes" as listed below
_Submit single images that can be included in the archive and used at any point in time (open submissions)
_Make an appointment with editor for portfolio review (NYC only)

Language #3 Suggested Themes:
_Recorded motion/time sequences
_Architecture (public & private space)
_Interiors
_Modules
_furniture
_Dance
_Africa
_photo montage
_public uniform
_patterns
_abstractions

Format:
Photographs/Video stills - hardcopies or digital files (NO JPEGS)

2. Opaque Jargon: roughly translates as muddled messages

Who?
Curators, various artists depending on the medium

How?
_Sign up as a participating artist
_Submit proposal for an original Repellent GROUP project conceived specifically for the PRINT MEDIUM.
Should be focused on a single subject, theme, aesthetic, or concept. Past sections have covered literature,
graphic design, illustrations and posters.

Format:
_Submit a proposal and synopsis of concept. Include execution steps, time frame, project materials and
production costs (if any). 10 - 16 pages available.

3. Lessons In DIY: Creators relay the process of producing a project giving details of experience from conceptualization to realization

Who?
Anyone whoever realized an independent project

How?
Submit a proposal and writing sample. Past essays have been on organizing an art show, running a punk
club night and being in a band.

Format?
_Essay; Short (1000 words); Long (1700 – 2000 words)

4. Opinions: essays about political, social or cultural topics

Who?
theorists, culture critics, academics, writers, experts

How?
Send in a proposal and a recent writing sample

Format?
_Essay; Short (700 words); Long (1100 - 1400 words)

5. Uniforme Publique: fashion, stylism, beauty, aesthetics, anthropology

Who?
Clothing designers, stylists, make-up artists, hair stylists, personalities

How?
_Inform us of your interest in participating in a fashion story
_Send image samples/weblinks of your work
_Offer your designs, styling, make-up, hair styling skills to be included in a fashion related story

Format?
_Fashion Stories: Submit a proposal and synopsis of concept. Include possible participants or members of
crew, execution steps, time frame, project materials and production costs (if any). 6 pages available.

6. Repellent Sounds: music reviews, label profiles, music related articles/essays

Send an email directly if you are interested in contributing to this section. 
TEXT SPECIFICATIONS:

Preferable: Sent via email
Format: Microsoft Word or in body of email
NO Hardcopies


REPELLENT ARTWORK SPECIFICATIONS:

Preferable: Hardcopies or prints

Maximum Size: 8.5" X 11" (can't scan anything bigger, sorry)
Digital submissions:
TIFF/EPS, if color: CMYK (No JPEG's)
Minimum size/Minimum Resolution: 4" X 6"/600 DPI

Maximum Size/Maximum Resolution: 8.5" X 11"/300 DPI
Artwork should be submitted on 100mb MAC compatible zip disks or CDs

MAILING ADDRESS:

Attn. Submissions/Repellent #3
821 Bergen Ave. #C10
Jersey City, NJ 07306



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WIDC 23rd INTERNATIONAL FILM & VIDEO FESTIVAL
Women in the Director's Chair
(Chicago IL)

Women in the Director's Chair is accepting entries to its 23rd International Film & Video Festival, March 12-21, 2004 in Chicago.

The WIDC Festival showcases artistic innovation and diverse perspectives. Last year, the Festival received 789 submissions from around the world, and showcased 134 innovative films and videos by media makers from 24 countries and 30 U.S. states. The complete schedule of the 22nd Festival is available on our website under "festival."

Films, videos, installations, and digital media of any length or genre completed since January 2001 are eligible for consideration. Submissions must have been co-directed by a woman, girl or transgendered director.

Please go to our website www.widc.org to download festival guidelines and an entry form. We also have a pdf version that you can fill out and email back to us.

Application Date: 10/1/2003

Women in the Director's Chair
941 W. Lawrence #500
P.O. Box 408319
Chicago, IL 60640




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ABOUT OPPORTUNITY LISTINGS / SUBMIT AN OPPORTUNITY /
2004 ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM
HARVESTWORKS
(New York NY)

Deadline: Monday, November 3, 2003 (Applications must be postmarked or delivered in person by 6pm on Nov. 3, 2003. Late or incomplete applications will not be considered.)

Overview: The Harvestworks Artist In Residence Program offers commissions of up to $4000 to make a new work in our state of the art digital media facility. Each artist receives a $700 fee with the balance of the award posted in a "facilities account" which is used to manage and produce the work. The artist works with a team comprised of a project manager, engineer and programmer (if required). Work produced in the program is premiered in the Harvestworks’ 5.1 Presentation Lab. Residents are also included in Creative Contact, an Internet compilation of digital artwork on the Harvestworks website.

New works may include the creation of a new video work with a surround sound audio mix, audio recording and mastering of a surround sound piece, the creation of a new web art work and the development of a live interactive music/video/installation system using Max/MSP/Jitter. Up to 12 residencies will be selected (depending on project size and funding) along with two alternates in the event any resident artist cannot participate. Priority will be given to the creative use of the Harvestworks' production facility and the innovative use of sound and/or picture. Emerging artists and artists of color are encouraged to apply.

How to apply: Instructions on how to apply and application forms can be found online @ http://www.harvestworks.org. Please contact Harvestworks if you would like a hard copy sent to you in the mail. Application seminars will be held in late September to assist artists in the development of their projects. Check our website at http://www.harvestworks.org for dates and times.

Questions: Questions can be directed to Hans Tammen at 212.431.1130 ext. 10 or by email at hanst@harvestworks.org.

Harvestworks Inc. is a non-profit arts center in Lower Manhattan. Funding for our programs is provided by the NYSCA, the NEA, the NYC Dept. of Cultural Affairs, the NYC Economic Development Corp., the Booth Ferris Fdn, the Mary Flagler Cary Charitable Trust, the James E. Robison Fdn, the Aaron Copland Fund, the Greenwall Fdn, the Andy Warhol Fdn for the Visual Arts, the Jerome Foundation, Fdn for Contemporary Performance Arts, the NY Community Trust, JPMorgan Chase Foundation, and mediathe foundation. Additional support by Tekserve, Digidesign, Inc., NHT Pro, Waves, Propellerhead, Ableton, MOTU, Universal Audio, Antares, and Aurora Video Systems.

Application Date: 11/3/2003

Hans Tammen at 212.431.1130 x10

HARVESTWORKS DIGITAL MEDIA ARTS CENTER:
596 Broadway, Suite 602, NY, NY 10012/corner of Broadway & Houston
212-431-1130 (p), 212-431-7693(f)
http://www.harvestworks.org