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<p class=MsoNormal><b>CALL FOR PARTICIPATION<br>
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2008 University of California Institute for Research in the Arts (UCIRA) <i>State
of the Arts </i>2008</b>: <b><i>Demonstration<br>
<br>
</i>demonstrate</b> <i>v</i>. <b>1</b>. show (feelings etc) by experiment <b>2.</b>
describe and explain (a proposition, machine etc) by experiment, use etc. <b>3.
</b>logically prove or be proof of <b>4. </b>take part in or organize a public
demonstration; demonstrator <i>n</i>. <b>1,3</b> make evident, establish,
exhibit (see also PROVE) <b>1,2</b> display, illustrate see also EXPLAIN <b>1,4</b>
march, rally, protest L. <i>demonstrare de+monstrare</i>; see MONSTER-ATE<br>
<br>
<i>State of the Arts</i>, UCIRA's annual arts showcase/conference brings
together artists, scholars, and arts administrators from across the UC system
and beyond to a different UC campus each year for 3 days of performances,
installations, presentations, interventions, workshops, and dialogue. <i>State
of the Arts</i> 2008 will be hosted November 6-8 by UC Riverside on the
university campus and at their new ARTSblock facility situated in the historic
downtown district centered round the Mission Inn. The event will showcase a
broad range of contemporary artistic practice and scholarship. In addition to
catalyzing new research, arts-centered projects and partnerships across the
system and beyond, <i>State of the Arts </i>2008 sets out to broaden and deepen
the links between people working in and on the arts within UC and the broader
community.<br>
<br>
<b>UCIRA is seeking proposals</b> focused on the theme of demonstration in any
and all of the senses indicated in the opening dictionary definition. To
capture the multivalent and contentious connotations of the term we will
consider presentations for moderated panels in a range of genres from research
reports and short papers, to performances, interventions, readings, diatribes,
etc. In the spirit of innovation to which UCIRA is committed, participants are
also encouraged to think beyond these categories. Student participation
including advanced undergraduate contributions is highly encouraged.<br>
<br>
While exhibitions in ARTSblock's gallery spaces have already been scheduled,
there is room and scope for small installations and performances/interventions.
Friday evening performance in the Arts Building Performance Lab on the
Riverside campus can accommodate a variety of larger performance works, from
chamber music, dance and theatrical events, to hybrid performance and media
works.<br>
<br>
Proposals in all categories should be no longer than 200 words and should
include an abstract of the presentation or performance, the preferred format
(panel, stand-alone installation or workshop, evening performance, etc). All
proposals for performances and/or installations should contain a detailed list
of technical requirements (to be furnished by the artist/performer), and set up
time, and will be reviewed for feasibility in collaboration with the technical
and performance staff. Work samples are not required for initial review, but
you are encouraged at this preliminary stage to include website URLs for any
online samples available.<br>
<br>
To streamline the review process, proposals will be considered in the following
categories:<br>
<br>
<b>Demonstrations/Orientations:</b> 10 minute presentations on a specific
research project, approach or engagement. Topics might include, but are not
limited to, presentations on research projects by faculty or students; reports
on innovative collaborations across disciplines, departments or campuses; or
scholarly work on any aspect of the arts. Participants should feel free to
propose complete panels based on a research area or theme.<br>
<br>
<b>Installations</b>: Site-specific works; networked, online exhibitions or
interactive pieces; and interventions in spaces surrounding the ARTSblock
facilities (located on the downtown pedestrian mall). Installation proposals
should include technical specifications and location criteria.<br>
<br>
<b>Performances</b>: Proposals are welcome for performances both within
traditional venues and non-traditional spaces within the ARTSblock facility, or
the UCR Arts Building, home to the dance, music, theatre, art history, and
studio art departments. Works combining several performance disciplines, or
innovative performance integrating technologies, are especially encouraged.
Proposals for screenings will also be welcome under this category.<br>
<br>
Deadline for Submittals: May 15, 2007<br>
<br>
Email Submittal Guidelines:<br>
<br>
1.<br>
<br>
a 200-word paragraph abstract or overview description;<br>
<br>
2.<br>
<br>
name/s of presenter/s with their email address/es;<br>
<br>
3.<br>
<br>
1-3 sentence bio statement for each presenter<br>
<br>
4.<br>
<br>
AV and technical needs;<br>
<br>
5.<br>
<br>
associated urls for project/research information<br>
<br>
additionally for installations and performative events:<br>
<br>
6.<br>
<br>
space requirements (seating? lighting? internet connection?) and setup
overview;<br>
<br>
7.<br>
<br>
preferred space and possible alternatives (please see building map on weblink
and further site selection info below),<br>
<br>
8.<br>
<br>
for outdoor installations - can you adapt it for the interior in the case of
inclement weather?<br>
<br>
9.<br>
<br>
time schedule for setup and breakdown of art installations, and performance
preparation (please overestimate)<br>
<br>
10.<br>
<br>
equipment list, and confirmation that you will bring your own equipment<br>
<br>
11.<br>
<br>
associated urls for project/artist information<br>
<br>
For further information on spaces, or to strategize a specific performance or
installation proposal, please contact Renee Coulombe (rcoulomb@ucr.edu).<br>
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Tracey Morris<br>
Program Coordinator<br>
University of California<br>
Institute for Research in the Arts<br>
6046 HSSB<br>
University of California<br>
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7115<br>
Phone: (805) 893-3098<br>
Fax: (805) 893-4336<br>
www.ucira.ucsb.edu<br>
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