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The Ammerman Center is pleased to announce a Fall 2025 - Spring 2026 Commission CFP.

Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology - Connecticut College

Commission Series on Arts and Technology

Fall 2025 & Spring 2026

“All Too Human”

Guidelines For Commissioned Works

Proposals for new, original, multidisciplinary works in any medium will be accepted for fall 2025 and spring 2026 residencies, including but not limited to: architecture, computational art, dance, film, gaming, installation, literature, media art, music, performance art, theater, visual arts, etc.

We encourage proposals that incorporate the Ammerman Center’s mission and the 2024-25 theme of “All Too Human” (see description below). Proposals must combine at least one area of creative expression with a major technology component: whether as subject matter, medium, tool or environment.

The selected works will be granted a 7-to-10-day-long residency which will include a presentation, student involvement, and public presentation. The proposed project must not have been previously published, performed, or exhibited in its current form.

In addition to the individual residencies, those chosen will be part of a three-residency cohort that will convene at the college at least once prior to the commissioned artists' residencies, to be scheduled in consultation with all commissioned presenters. In addition to scouting sites, support, and resources, the group will discuss ideas and over help in development across the residencies. The intent is for all residencies to present, re-present, or reflect upon their work at the 2026 Symposium on Arts and Technology to be held at Connecticut College in February.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Commission proposals must include description of the proposed project, detailed technical and production requirements, number of participants and a proposed budget. Selected commissions will be awarded $5000 and a residency at Connecticut College in fall 2025 or spring 2026, that will include:

Installation/presentation/performance of the commissioned work (30 minutes maximum for performance works)

Scheduled rehearsals/studio time

Scheduled public talk, and presentations and workshops for students and faculty

TECHNICAL REQUIREMENTS

Complete requirements and specifications must be included in the proposal, outlining needs to be supplied by the team and needs requested from Connecticut College. Proposals must include: requested musical instruments, audio/visual equipment, hardware, software, electrical needs, projection, lighting, construction and space requirements, etc. Drawings or schematics are highly recommended. Additional campus assistance may be available from the Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology, academic departments, and support services based on the details of the proposal. Installation and performance space will be based on availability and assigned to projects by the committee. Please check with the Center about accommodations of your project if your requirements exceed the traditional performance/installation infrastructure.

BUDGET

The College will provide selected support services, materials and equipment based on availability.

Submissions must include a comprehensive outline of projected expenses that will be incurred to produce the commissioned work. All resources, including in-kind, team-supplied or items requested from Connecticut College must be clearly indicated. In-kind and team-supplied resources as well as support requested from Connecticut College will be in addition to the award amount and therefore the dollar-based estimates for these items may be omitted. The number of participants and performers and their roles in the project must be listed. Housing and meals will be supplied by Connecticut College for up to three (3) participants and/or performers per commission. Travel is not included.

AWARDS

Award will be given in the amount of $5000 in the form of personal stipends for each accepted commissioned work. Payment will be in two parts: 50% upon initial planning meeting, and 50% upon successful completion of project and residency. Award is to be used at the discretion of the team, and no additional monies will be supplied by Connecticut College.

DEADLINE: November 4, 2024

ALL SUBMISSIONS MUST BE COMPLETED VIA THIS FORM:

https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfDrIrCPmmG2VvfMq3f65KAP7u93KZw...

Direct all questions to cat@conncoll.edu

CONTACT INFORMATION

Ammerman Center for Arts and Technology

Connecticut College

270 Mohegan Avenue, BOX 5233

New London, CT 06320 US

ph: 860-439-2001

cat@conncoll.edu