Two 12 Day Residency Opportunities
> at Access Space in Sheffield
>
> Artists, composers, hackers, designers, engineers and creative
> technologists are invited to apply for two short residencies of 12
> days each at Access Space for Summer 2008.
>
> Based in the heart of Sheffield, Access Space is the UK's longest
> running open access media lab. We use Open Source Software and
> recycled computers to develop creativity, community, skills and
> resourcefulness. We're a place for skill sharing, artistic endeavour,
> creative expression and collective knowledge. We also have exhibition
> space in our main room and small foyer.
>
> The ideal residents will have some experience using technology in
> creative projects however we are always open to interesting ideas
> wherever they come from.
>
> Residents will be selected from an open call, based on:
> * The quality and feasibility of the work proposed.
> * The availability of the necessary tools
> * The resources (skills & time) needed to support the project.
> * The compatibility of the project with Open Source software and
> recycled PC's
> * The ongoing legacy of the project for Access Space.
>
> The selected applicants will be given an honorarium of £1,500 each
(to
> include all fees and travel). International applicants are welcome to
> apply, although we cannot provide additional resources. Access Space
> will provide a small budget for accommodation and production. In
> addition, Access Space also has a modest budget to provide a
technical
> expert to work alongside the resident if necessary.
>
> Each residency can take place between 14 June and 20 September 2008
> (12 days minimum requirement). Please note Access Space is closed
> between 9 August and 1 September.
>
> Residents will be encouraged to share their skills and knowledge with
> the Access Space community, by conducting formal and/or informal
> workshops in the space.
>
> Code and media developed during the project will be released under
> suitable open licenses such as the GPL and Creative Commons licenses.
>
> Closing date for applications is Saturday 10 May 2008.
>
> Application details:
>
> Please email a project proposal, a CV, suitable documentation of
> previous work and the proposed dates for your residency to:
>
> Jake Harries
> jake@access-space.org
> Access Space, Unit 1, 3-7 Sidney Street, Sheffield, S1 4RG, UK
> Tel: (0114)2495522
> Ref: Artists Residencies 2008
>
>
http://www.access-space.org
>
> Access Space is working towards achieving diversity and welcomes
> applications from all sections of the community.
>
> The Access Space Arts Programme is supported by Arts Council
> England, Yorkshire.
>