ARCOLABS and HONF FOUNDATION invite submissions from young artists for XPLORE: New Media Art Incubation program to be held in June through July 2018. The open call provides a platform to support innovative and creative new media artwork responding to today’s challenges. The selected participants will gain a series of mentorship programs held in both Jakarta and Yogyakarta prior to the final showcase in Yogyakarta where international figures in the field are invited to a live streaming presentation by the participants. We look forward to submissions that offer unique potentialities and diverse perspectives on new media art.
PROGRAMS
In Jakarta
Designed to equip the participant with the conceptual and practical knowledge in the new media art, which includes:
1. New Media Art through Concepts
2. New Media Art through Exhibitions
3. Portfolio Building and Presentation
4. Artist Statement and Social Media Writing
In Yogyakarta
Designed to enhance the participant’ design thinking and creation in the new media art through Fabcamp including:
1. Science Technology Workshops*
2. Nature Trip
3. Art Space and Studio Visit
4. Showcase
* Workshops include but not limited to digital fabrication for art, electronic art, kitchen science, eco fashion, basic coding, and can be developed according to the participant’s need.
IMPORTANT DATES
Proposal submission via email on April 5-May 4, 2018
Selected proposal announcement via email on May 11, 2018
In Jakarta
First Meeting and Workshops on June 2-3, 2018
Fabcamp proposal submission by June 23, 2018
In Yogyakarta
Fabcamp workshops on July 7-8, 2018
Idea generation and production July 9-11, 2018
Showcase preparation on July 12, 2018
Showcase on July 13-26, 2018
HOW TO APPLY
1. Submit portfolio as a single application file to: arcolabs.surya@gmail.com
2. Name the submitted file as “OPEN CALL_Applicant’s Name_Portfolio”
3. Write the subject of the email as “OPEN CALL_Applicant’s Name”
4. Include the following documents in the portfolio:
1) CV (artist group must send individual member’s CV)
2) Profile photo
3) Artist statement
4) Work images and descriptions
5) Video links (as work and/or documentation)
TERMS AND CONDITIONS
1. This opportunity is open free of charge to all artists or artist groups working in science and technology
based art.
2. The participating artists will handle his/her travel expanses to Jakarta and Yogyakarta, local transportation
and accommodation, artwork production, artwork shipping and meals.
NOTE:
For further information, contact arcolabs.surya@gmail.com
