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ARTIST IN RESIDENCE PROGRAM CALL FOR PROPOSALS 2015-2016

Studio XX launches a call for proposals for our 2015-2016 artist in residence program.

Studio XX¹s residencies offer an opportunity for artists to experiment and produce work which explores interdisciplinary ideas and approaches.We respond to the technical, creative and theoretical requirements of the artists by offering references to our network of community experts, whose involvement must be arranged by the artist herself/himself. For a period of six weeks, resident artists have access to a dedicated work space with computer suited to a range of media projects. Residents receive an artist fee, technical support and free access to all Studio XX workshops and equipment. The completed production or the work-in-progress, will be publicly presented at an XX event dedicated to our artists-in-residence.There are three open residencies offered per year (which includes the possibility of virtual residencies).

Types of residencies

OPEN RESIDENCY

Completely open and self-directed, this residency is for artists who
wish to research something new, deepen the experimentation of a current
project in development, or put the finishing touches to a production.

VIRTUAL RESIDENCY

In response to a growing demand by artists working outside of the
Montreal region who wish to explore the possibilities of online and/or
networked collaborations, Studio XX offers Virtual Residencies. By
using our own server, the Studio can provide remote technical support
according to the needs of each project. Participants will be allocated
space on the server and the completed production will be published
online and hosted by the Studio for a specified period.

Practical Information

All submissions are reviewed by a Selection Committee and projects are
based on the following criteria:
€ work created by artists self-identifying as female, women, trans,
dissenting or gender non-conforming;
€ innovation in both content and form: web art, network art, digital
video or audio, interdisciplinary practices, installation, or
multimedia performance;
€ works that can be explored or produced with the resources available
at Studio XX (equipment, technical support, financial resources).
Selection of applicants is based on two of the following criteria:
€ the residency will offer a significant opportunity for the artist,
it will represent an important point in the artist¹s development;
€ XX¹s mandate for experimentation and creativity must be reflected in
the selected projects.
€ the work selected must demonstrate a relevant and innovative
expression of theoretical, political and / or social engagement.
Residencies are six weeks in length. Accepted proposals receive the
following from Studio XX:
€ $1,000 artist's fee;
€ technical support;*
€ access to the Studio's equipment;
€ participation in certain workshops;
€ dedicated work space for the artist;
€ dissemination of the project through Studio¹s programming and
platforms : events, HTMlles Festival, XX Files radio show, on-line
Matricules archives, etc.
* To be defined according to the parameters of each project and the
available resources.

Residencies DO NOT include travel costs, accommodation, or per diem.
The artist is responsible for her living arrangements while in Montreal.

Studio XX favours interdisciplinary approaches and welcomes projects
created or directed by artists or collectives working in collaboration
with other professionals. This axis responds to the growing number of
trans-disciplinary projects and their inherent technological challenges
and complexities. Selected projects must be undertaken using Studio's
available resources (equipment, technical knowledge, financial
resources).

Equipments for Artists in Residence

Disk Space on Studio XX local and Web Servers

* one computer :
€ IMAC (21.5-inch, Mid 2011) 2.5 GHz Intel Core i5 4 GB 1333 MHz DDR3
€ AMD Radeon HD 6750M 512 MB
€ 500.11 GB SATA/SATA Express 6GO/s drive
€ HL-DT-ST DVDRW GA32N
€ System MAC OSX Yosemite with free and proprietary software : Suite
Adobe CS5, Final Cut Pro X and more
€ Interface audio Focusrite Saffire Pro 24 Firewire
* Sound System:
€ 6 Loud-speakers powered KRK Rockit8 and supports
€ Console Mixer Allen and Heath Mix Wizard 16 mic/line inputs
* Recording equipment and peripherals:
€ H4 Zoom audio recorder
€ Canon EOS REBEL T5i
€ JVC 3CCD Pro HD Camcorder and tripod
* Other :
€ 2 ceiling mounted projectors and 1 portable short-throw projector
€ 3D printer Dito Pro
€ various electronic material. ie, circuit and sensor building, etc.
* Access to Matricules Archives:

The Matricules Project is comprised of more than 5000 images files,
sounds, videos, written critical texts and press releases documenting
all our artistic streams: The Femmes Br@nchées Salons, The Artist
Residencies, Co-productions and Collaborations, Projects and Special
Events, training workshops, the HTMlles Festival, XX Files radio
interviews and .dpi articles. The Matricules Project data base allows
the user to cross-reference individual artists, events and documents,
switching from one event to another. Matricules' main interface offers
an image table of contents by event type and by month, providing
historical trajectory of the Studio's activities.
[studioxx.org/en/matricules]

Submissions Guidelines

Projects should be submitted by email only and must include the
following information in a PDF document:
€ Download Submission Form (PDF)
€ Residency Type (Open, Virtual):
€ Name of artist (s):
€ Address:
€ Phone number:
€ Email address:
€ Biography (250 words max):
€ CV
€ Title of the project:
€ Project Description (500 words max):
€ Detailed Technical Specifications:
€ A maximum of 5 images included in the PDF: 1024 X 768 pixels, 72 dpi
€ A URL for sound and/or audio projects Send the completed PDF
document to: programmation(at)studioxx.org

*Please note that incomplete submissions as well as those received
after the deadline will not considered.

Subject line: Artist Residency 2015-2016

Deadline for submission: May 22, 2015

Founded in 1996, Montreal-based Studio XX is a bilingual feminist
artist-run centre for technological exploration, creation and critique.
Studio XX¹s mandate focuses on enabling the creative actions and
perspectives of women at the forefront of contemporary technological
landscapes and the development of a digital democracy that values
autonomy and collaboration. Studio XX supports the creation and
dissemination of independent media art.

Studio XX thanks its members and Partners for their generous support:
The Canada Council for the Arts, The Conseil des arts et des lettres du
Québec, Canadian Heritage, the Conseil des arts de Montréal, Emploi
Québec, Conseil québécois des ressources humaines en culture (CQRHC)
Studio XX is a member of and active in the following associations and
organizations : Independent Media Arts Alliance (IMAA), Conseil
québécois des arts médiatiques (CQAM), Culture Montréal,
English-Language Arts Network (ELAN), Regroupement des centres
d'artistes autogérés du Québec (RCAAQ), Koumbit, La table des groupes des femmes.
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