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CALL FOR ARTISTS: Zero1 2nd Round Arthere Open Calls

Deadline: July 29, 2012 (11pm)
link-http://www.zero1biennial.org/content/arthere-round-2



ZERO1 is excited to announce the 2nd round of ArtHERE: Silicon Valley open calls for the 2012 ZERO1 Biennial. ArtHERE is a new initiative and online platform that brings together community and artists to activate empty and under-used spaces by matching them with submitted art proposals. We had such a successful first round that resulted in a great selection of artworks to utilize spaces downtown San Jose that we were able to work with more local business to create a second round of open calls.

We are inviting local, national or international artists and artist teams for innovative site-specific projects at the intersection of art and technology to activate the spaces based on each locations criteria. For this round we have six great locations for artists to work with: Liquid Agency, Palo Alto Arts Commission, Touchstone Climbing Gym, MACLA--Noche Electrica, Maxxum Management Company, and Pacific Art League. All the selected projects will be installed and on view to the public during from September 12 – December 8, 2012 during the ZERO1 Biennial. Submissions are due July 29, 2012 by 11pm PST and artists must be able to be on site for installation September 8-11th.

Check out each location and details and apply!
MACLA--Noche Electrica - Video work for projector, Stipend: $750

Liquid Agency - Storefront design gallery, Stipend: $2000

Maxxum Management Company - Audio proposals, Stipend: $300

Touchstone Climbing Gym - Ticket booth, Stipend: $750

Palo Alto Arts Commission - Lawn, Stipend: $500

Pacific Art League - Board, Stipend: $500


CRITERIA FOR SELECTION
1. Art+Tech: Whether existing or new work, the proposal needs to focus on the intersection of art & technology, and clearly respond to the Biennial thematic Seeking Silicon Valley.
2. Location: The proposals must be site-specific and respond clearly to the given site specs and parameters
3. Feasibility: We need to see that your project is feasible within the given time frame, budget, and site specs.
4. Interactive: As the goal of this program is to activate under-used spaces in Silicon Valley, participatory projects that will engage the Biennial audience and regular foot traffic are preferred.

KEY DATES
· Call deadline: July 29, 2012 (11pm PST)
· Installation timeframe: Sept 8-11, 2012 (artist must be on site)
· Exhibition: September 12-December 8, 2012
· Deinstall: December 9-10, 2012

APPLY via www.siliconvalley.arthere.org
Questions e-mail Anne Babel at Anne@zero1.org.
Deadline: Sun Jul 29th, 2012
Location:
ZERO1: The Art & Technology Network
152 North Third Street, Suite 201
San Jose, California 95112
United States of America

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