OPEN CALL FOR PROJECTS

Residency  program for Web art production for the series Spoken Screen

SUBMISSION DEADLINE : January 31, 2014

Agence TOPO, an Montreal-based artist-run centre for new media, launches a new call for projects for its series Sortir de l’écran / Spoken Screen. This program, initiated in 2007 with the NT2 Lab (University of Quebec in Montréal), presents hypermedia works that incorporate a performative aspect and which explore the links between the screen and the off-screen space: poetry readings and interpretations, participative performances, interactive devices, etc.

Like previous editions, we will consider all proposals of works comprising a narrative and performative dimension that fosters visual, audio and textual exploration, both in its physical and on-screen aspects.

In order to respect the foreseen deadlines, projects currently under development and those demonstrating a strong commitment from the artists will be given priority. The selected artists and projects will benefit from technical support for a period of 4 to 12 weeks within a residency program that can be spread out over time depending on the artists’ needs and specific project requirements. The proposed work timetable is for 2014 and 2015.

Artists interested in this theme, and by the production context offered by Agence TOPO are encouraged to submit their proposals before January 31, 2014.

Submissions :
– Project proposal
– Description of technical needs
– Description of artistic approach
– Curriculum vitae (3 pages max.)- Press kit (3 pages max.)
– Visual/audiovisual documentation (cd / dvd / web)
– A stamped addressed envelope for the return of the documents

The selected artists will have the following benefits:
– Production fees
– Production budget
– Access to a computer and audiovisual equipment
– Web design assistance (programming and multimedia integration)
– Coordination / Project assistance
– Organization of a presentation event in Montréal

We do not accept proposals sent by email or only available through a website

Travel and residence conditions

Travel and residence costs are not covered by Agence TOPO. For artists who live outside of Montréal, travel and residence costs will need to be addressed by a specific agreement. The residency acceptance may be conditional on the financial contribution of external partners.

AgenceTOPO.qc.ca

Agence TOPO is an artist-run centre for new media whose mandate is to produce, disseminate and distribute multimedia works which explore new narrativities and interdisciplinary and intercultural intersections.

Send your proposals to :
Agence TOPO
5455, avenue de Gaspé, suite 1001
Montréal (Québec), H2T 3B3
T +1 – 514 279 8676 – agence@agencetopo.qc.ca