***Open Call*** for sound work that is based on field recordings. Deadline for Open Call No. 5 is 22nd December 2024
WHAT TO INCLUDE IN THE SUBMISSION:
1) Text on the each piece (300 words maximum). This shall include the name, year and duration of the work, together with brief descriptions on ways of presentation (for example, 2 channels audio through speakers/headphones etc)
2) Artists’ bio (200 words maximum)
3) A link to the work. It could be a link to Soundcloud for example but please do not send us the file to download.
4) Send the submission through by email to divfuse@gmail.com on or before 22nd December 2024.
OTHER CONDITIONS:
1) Up to two pieces of work can be submitted by each artist (or group of artists who work together).
2) Each piece shall be at least 20 minutes long and can be made up of different parts.
3) Examples of work include pure sound from field recordings and compositions based on the recorded materials. Visuals and other elements such as live performances may be included if they are part of the work.
4) Selected pieces will EACH be exhibited for a weekend (Friday to Sunday) for free in late January/February 2025 at Project DIVFUSE micro digital and multi-media art gallery, London. There is no payment to the artists but we will offer the following:
* micro gallery space (5m x 3m) to carry out the exhibition.
* basic equipments for use during the exhibitions inside the gallery, including 4 x small Genelec speakers on stands, a Genelec subwoofer, a projector and a laptop to play the file(s) from.
* management of the exhibition including invigilating the space and promotion on social media.
5) Artists whose work is selected will have to make sure that all elements of the work reach the gallery at least a week before the exhibition.
6) If selected, digital files could be transferred over to Project DIVFUSE if this is deemed necessary. Artists will have to bear the cost for transporting any other materials or equipment outside those that the gallery can provide as listed above.
7) Artists who are based in London will be invited to two or three sessions of artists talks, workshops and/or performances. This part of the event will be ticketed and income will be split between Project DIVFUSE and the artist.
8) Artists are also suggested to donate some merchandise, such as a design of a poster for the event (See our online Shop), to Project DIVFUSE such that income from the merch sales can help to support the project which is essentially not-for-profit.
9) Results will be announced at the beginning of January 2025.
10) International work is welcomed. Anyone can apply regardless of artistic experience.
11) Artists whose work has been selected in the previous DIVFUSE Sound Archive Open Calls can still apply provided that different pieces are submitted.
12) For any enquiry, please email divfuse@gmail.com
FAQs:
Why do the pieces have to be 20 minutes or longer?
This is to encourage artists to think in the context of an exhibition. How long would you like the audience to experience the work for if they come to see a show? The 20 minutes can be made up of different parts, pieces or fragments but do think about the connections between different elements.