| Request for proposals #1 - Performing Arts-Technology-Challenges |
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LE MANÈGE.MONS/CECN GRANTS from the Centre des Écritures Contemporaines et Numériques Convinced that technological innovations can bring a positive contribution to society, this request for proposals appeals to all artists aiming make art and technology a tool allowing a more human approach. The CECN grant awards an original performing arts project which contributes to creating, improving and deepening bonds, communication, interaction and dialogue among individuals in a community concerned with challenges of calling upon new technology or the innovative use of existing technology. The request for proposals is aimed at artists themselves and not directly cultural, industrial or scientific organizations. The artist selected must speak French. Our objectives: 1- Offer experiences of artistic reception to people confronted with the challenges of going beyond the strict system of verbal language (surtitles, oral or written transcription, etc); 2- Allow innovative artistic projects to be created and to be co-produced and distributed; 3- Identify unresolved issues from both the theoretical and practical perspectives; 4- Facilitate a meeting among artists, creators and a particular community. With these objectives in mind, CECN provides the selected project with the following: 1- A residency period at la lagarenumérique in Val de Sambre from August 20 – September 7, 2012. 2- A residency period in Margin’Halle at la Maison Folie in Mons Octobre 1-24, 2012. 3- Stage and technical equipment. 4- A technician intermittently through the residency period. 5- Housing during the entire production period (maximum of six people). 6- €25,000 (including per diems, transportation for the team and additional technical equipment rental if needed). 7- Pubic performance time during the CECN festival in October 2012. 8- Organization of meeting between the artistic team and its targeted community (to define according to the project). Candidate must submit the following: 1- A five-page maximum description of the project including the targeted community, the innovative value of the initiative and the contribution of technology used. 2- Detail technical specifications. 3- A complete production budget including the €25,000 (per diems, transportation and rental equipment included) for the grant. 4- A production calendar including the details of work to accomplish during the two residency periods offered by CECN and lagarenumérique. Submitted projects need not already be under production and do not require other partners if the conditions offered by CECN are sufficient for the production of the intended project. Deadline for applications: November 15, 2011 Send applications to: This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it The grant winner will be contacted before January 24, 2012, the official announcement date of the winner. For questions regarding submitting your application or for further information on the grant, contact This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it In partnership with Mons 2015 European Capital of Culture and lagarenumérique in Val de Sambre. |
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