Introduction
In 2018 Science in the City will collaborate with the University of Applied Arts Vienna and the Valletta 2018 Foundation. Two artists (or two groups of artists) are invited to participate in the 2018 edition from the University of Applied Arts Vienna, as well as one artist (or one group of artists) from the University of Malta. The project is supported by Valletta 2018. The 2018 theme is Science is Culture and by that we mean how science has become a part of our culture, also how today’s research might change and shape our cultural and social life—think big. (Proposals and participation outside this theme will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Please get in touch before submission).
Science in the City, European Researchers’ Night, has established itself as one of Malta’s largest national Festivals and Malta’s only science and arts events. With over 24,000 visitors last year alone, it is fast becoming a fantastic opportunity for scientists and artists to collaborate and get creative. We are a platform for art installations, exhibitions, music, theatre and the performing arts, which engage the public with research. We’re looking forward to your participation.
The chosen artists from the University of Applied Arts Vienna will be supported with flight costs, accommodation and any relevant material costs up to €3.000 (including V.A.T.), as well as an artist fee of €2,000 (including V.A.T.). For the project proposal, artists have to consider a calculation for a production budget of €3,000 (including V.A.T.). The budget has to cover all costs including flights and accommodation for up to 14 days (depending on the project), insurance and transport costs and all materials needed for production. For Malta-based artists, the cost of the total project should not exceed €5,000 in total (including V.A.T., the above costs but without flight and accommodation).
The chosen artists need to collaborate with scientists and researchers from Malta and will be mentored by their departments. All works produced for and exhibited at the festival remain in possession of the artists. After the festival exhibition, the artworks will be displayed at Notte Bianca and the University of Malta (at no extra cost). There may be the possibility to exhibit in Vienna also. Afterwards, the artworks would need to be stored or dismantled and shipped to where the artist wants at their own expense.
The chosen artists shall be required to sign an agreement that would cater for the above terms and conditions as well as any other terms and conditions relating to their participation in this initiative.
Important Dates
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Deadline for proposal submission is 23:59 - 5 March 2018.
Applicants will be notified by the 19 March 2018.
The Science in the City festival is planned to take place on the night of the 28th September, 2018. Exhibits should stay in place till at least 6th October for the Notte Bianca 2018 festival. The artworks will also be displayed at the University of Malta afterwards in a temporary exhibition.
Project Proposals
In 2018, Science in the City will focus most of its activities on the theme Science is Culture. We want to use various art forms to explain scientific research projects which will affect each one of us. New emerging technologies in transport, communication, food, the internet of things, virtual reality, biocides, climate change, energy and so on. Understanding the ongoing research by networking with scientists will allow artists to peep into the future and formulate their own idea of how society will be affected.
On 28 September 2018, Valletta will be transformed into a space celebrating research.
We are interested in performances and art installations that are interactive, captivate the citizens’ imagination and challenge their perspectives on science. We are also on the lookout for creative ways for researchers and students to engage the public with research through innovative demonstrations, workshops, busking, quizzes, competitions, treasure hunts, tours, and possibly more. This call is specifically for mixed media art installations but can include the above elements.
Full call text and template proposal can be downloaded from the following .
For more information contact:
- Nemanja Popadic, popadicne@gmail.com, +43 688 64904298
- Edward Duca (edward.duca@um.edu.mt; Mob: 9923 9974)
- Karen Fiorini (karen.fiorini@um.edu.mt; Mob: 9986 8348)
- Angele Galea (angele.galea@gmail.com; Mob: 9942 5238)
