call: 2017 ARTEC Artist-in-Residence
Deadline: 15 October 2016
Call for entries
2017 ARTEC Artist-in-Residence Fellowship in Digital Art / New Media /
Technology at NTNU
Applications are now being accepted for the ARTEC Artist-in-Residence
Program at the Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU),
Norway’s largest research university. Up to 6-month artist-in-residence
fellowships are available for the period January 1, 2017–July 30, 2017.
The ARTEC Artist-in-Residence Program is intended for media artists and
media technologists who are interested in contributing their work to
Adressaparken, an interactive installation outdoor park in the heart of
Trondheim, the technology capital of Norway
(https://www.ntnu.edu/thepark/). The aim of the fellowship is to explore
the public and creative uses of the Adressaparken infrastructure. The
artist(s)-in-residence will use Adressaparken as both a laboratory and
an exhibition space in order to experiment with digital storytelling and
new ways of communicating art, technology, and the humanities in a
public sphere. The artist is also expected to explore on the concept of
Creative Placemaking (https://www.ntnu.edu/web/thepark/tutorial) in
their proposal. This page also includes a document describing the parks
infrastructure and hardware.
The fellowship will provide access to the workshops, laboratories and
equipment needed for the project work; instruction in the use of the
necessary equipment and software; and project supervision for technical
aspects and project content. The fellowship will also offer access to
NTNU libraries and ample opportunities to conduct one’s own research.
For more details and announcements visit,
https://www.ntnu.edu/web/thepark/air.
The grant is made available through Trondheim Kommune on behalf of
Trondheim kommune, NTNU, and Adressavisa. The grant is managed by NTNU
ARTEC.
ARTEC artist-in-residence fellowship offers
A stipend of up to 10000 Euro for up to 6 months (possibly prorated for
multiple fellows), which can be used for travel and research and the
production of the project Accommodation Access to and use of
Adressaparken (following training) Shared studio and workshop
facilities, including video or audio analog and digital equipment for
presentation and production Technical and administrative support NTNU
library access Exhibition space and opportunities Interdisciplinary and
creative working environment Candidate Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be an artist who has sufficient experience with
creative coding and/or hacking, preferably on an open-source platform,
and experience in public, interactive art projects. Emerging,
mid-career, and established local or international artists from a range
of fields (visual, sound, etc.) are invited to apply.
The successful artist-in-residence will be required to
• Give two artist talks in the middle and toward the end of the
program
• Complete a public digital artwork at Adressaparken before the
conclusion of fellowship
• Document their process of artistic research and development.
Application Guidelines
Applications (up to 10 MB total) should be submitted electronically by
October 15, 2016, via
https://www.kit.ntnu.no/en/content/application-artist-residency-ntnu
The application must include all of the following:
Project proposal (maximum 1000 words) including a detailed description
of work to be completed during the residency (preferably with visual,
sound, or mix media materials, if applicable) Tentative budget Timeline
of completion (in English) CV (in English) Artistic portfolio (up to 10
relevant works)
Selection Procedure
The ARTEC artist(s)-in-residence will be selected by an ARTEC committee
consisting of its board members. Shortlisted candidates for the
residency will be notified by October 31, 2016. Final decision of the
winner/s will be announced on November 7, 2016.
Results or Output of the Residency
The results / output developed and documented as part of this residency
will be accessible and stay at Adressaparken. All equipment and
materials purchased as part of this residency is expected to remain at
Adressaparken or at the host institutions.
About ARTEC
The Art and Technology Task Force (ARTEC) is a diverse group of
researchers and artists from across fields and departments at the
Norwegian University of Science and Technology (NTNU). ARTEC champions
research and artistic excellence and aims to support cross-disciplinary
collaboration in the fields of art(s), humanities, and technology at
NTNU.
