[Cwgrad-announcements] UCIRA at RIVERSIDE NEXT FALL - demonstration projects/readings/presentations

[Brenda Varda]

CALL FOR PARTICIPATION

2008 University of California Institute for Research in the Arts (UCIRA)
State of the Arts 2008: Demonstration

demonstrate v. 1. show (feelings etc) by experiment 2. describe and explain
(a proposition, machine etc) by experiment, use etc. 3. logically prove or
be proof of 4. take part in or organize a public demonstration; demonstrator
n. 1,3 make evident, establish, exhibit (see also PROVE) 1,2 display,
illustrate see also EXPLAIN 1,4 march, rally, protest L. demonstrare
de+monstrare; see MONSTER-ATE

State of the Arts, 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. State
of the Arts 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, State of the Arts 2008 sets out to broaden and
deepen the links between people working in and on the arts within UC and the
broader community.

UCIRA is seeking proposals 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.

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.

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.

To streamline the review process, proposals will be considered in the
following categories:

Demonstrations/Orientations: 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.

Installations: 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.

Performances: 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.

Deadline for Submittals: May 15, 2007

Email Submittal Guidelines:

1.

a 200-word paragraph abstract or overview description;

2.

name/s of presenter/s with their email address/es;

3.

1-3 sentence bio statement for each presenter

4.

AV and technical needs;

5.

associated urls for project/research information

additionally for installations and performative events:

6.

space requirements (seating? lighting? internet connection?) and setup
overview;

7.

preferred space and possible alternatives (please see building map on
weblink and further site selection info below),

8.

for outdoor installations - can you adapt it for the interior in the case of
inclement weather?

9.

time schedule for setup and breakdown of art installations, and performance
preparation (please overestimate)

10.

equipment list, and confirmation that you will bring your own equipment

11.

associated urls for project/artist information

For further information on spaces, or to strategize a specific performance
or installation proposal, please contact Renee Coulombe (rcoulomb at ucr.edu).





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Tracey Morris
Program Coordinator
University of California
Institute for Research in the Arts
6046 HSSB
University of California
Santa Barbara, CA 93106-7115
Phone:  (805) 893-3098
Fax:  (805) 893-4336
www.ucira.ucsb.edu

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