CALL FOR ARTWORKS: SOFT TECHNOLOGY 2011 Soft Technology is a research project about electronic textiles and materials. With one foot firmly planted in the DIY- tradition within the field of electronic art, Soft Technology spreads knowledge and understanding about electronics and technology in a textile context . Goals for the project are to collect resources, experience and competence as well as to aspire towards the development of an active network of Scandinavian artists, beyond and across institutions. There will be two exhibitions as a final part of the project. The first exhibition will be in Oslo in the spring of 2011. The second exhibition is to be held in Bergen during the autumn of 2011. This call seeks to find e-textile artworks, where the artist has been an active participant during all the phases of production. Applications should include: A short summary of concept including title, dimensions of and contributors to the artwork. Documentation and CV Technical details regarding the assembly of the installation. Application deadline: January 5, 2011. Applications are accepted via email only to office@ateliernord.no. Artists from beyond the Western European/North American sphere are encouraged to apply. Soft Technology is initiated by Hillevi Munthe and is a collaboration between Atelier Nord and Hilde Hauan at Bergen National Academy of the Arts. The exhibitions are produced in collaboration with Galleri 3,14. The project is funded by The Arts Council of Norway, Nordic Culture Fund and Norwegian Association for Arts and Crafts. Atelier Nord Wergelandsveien 17 N-0167 Oslo tel.+47 23060887__fax +47 23060884 http://ateliernord.no
Call for e-textile artwork
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