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PREFAB-Lab

Deadline: 14/03/2016

Venue: Fringe Arts Bath Festival 2016 (FAB16)  |  City: Bath  |  Region: Somerset  |  Country: United Kingdom  |  Elaine Fisher

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An open call for artists to continue their research in a critically engaged shared space on view to the general public as both working 'laboratory' and exhibition

PREFAB-Lab (Practice, Research, Exhibition) is an exploratory trial and interim analysis exhibition offering a view of artistic research through the lens of a Scientific Laboratory.  Using the familiar language and visual references of the lab we want to ask 'What does artistic research look like?' 'How and where does it function?' 'What are the results?'

PREFAB-Lab aims to explore the potential 'lack of fit' between artistic research and its publication at exhibition.  How does the site of the exhibition define an artist's work? What is the relationship between studio practice and exhibited work?  What possibilities does the exhibition offer to research interests?

We are asking for artists to participate in the lab (minimum requirement of 3 days) during the FAB16 festival (Fringe Arts Bath Festival 2016) with two in-takes starting on either Saturday 28th May or Wednesday 1st June and culminating in an interim analysis exhibition which will end on Sunday 12th June.  

Research concerns need not be tied to the site of the Lab, however, participants must undertake some Lab-work each day of their trial.  We will be asking you to share and debate your research with your peers and undertake routine lab protocols aimed at offering the viewing public an opportunity to consider the work behind an artist's work.

 

 

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Who is eligible for this opportunity?
all artists who consider research to be a significant part of their practice
When is the deadline?
14 March 2016
When is the delivery date?
There will be two in-takes into the lab - Saturday 28 May and Wednesday 1 June. Please state which date you would like to start. You will be asked to bring work with you on your chosen date
When do I need to collect my work?
Sunday 12th June 2016
How much does it cost?
successful applicants are asked to contribute £15 towards the administration costs of FAB16
Are there payments to artists?
No
applicants from the South West region are eligible to apply to Visual Arts South West (VASW) for a travel bursary of up to £200 to cover travel and accommodation to participate in PREFAB-Lab. For further information visit http://www.vasw.org.uk/jobs/vasw-travel-bursaries-call-for-applications.php
Is there a private view / opening?
PREFAB-Lab will be officially opened on Friday 27th May. The lab will be empty at this time except for details of the artists/research projects that are scheduled for the trial.
What are the exhibition opening hours?
PREFAB-Lab will be open 11am - 6pm daily
Does the location have disabled access?
The exact location of the lab has not yet been confirmed. Please let us know in your application if you have particular access requirements
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
PREFAB-Lab will be publicised as part of FAB16. We are also hoping to secure funding for a symposium and research 'paper'
Do I need to be present?
Yes. There is a minimum requirement of 3 days working in the lab and you can work for longer if you wish. We also ask for artists to stay on in the lab or return to the lab once their trial has finished to lead guided tours around the exhibition
How do you decide on proposals?
The exhibition curators will make the selection based on achieving a broad spectrum of research methodologies and stages in the research process whilst ensuring an active lab throughout the festival
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
If your proposed research is selected we will contact you (we aim to do this by 7th April) with further information and to confirm your intake date and length of participation. We may also ask you for further information for inclusion in publicity and to use in the preview event. We will ask you to bring all the work and materials you require for the trial with you on your in-take date.
What kind of proposals are you looking for?
We are looking for proposals that will help us investigate ideas around artistic research. You should tell us how you plan to continue your research within the lab, what activities you propose to undertake and how participation in PREFAB-Lab will benefit your practice
What is the selection criteria?
The exhibition curators will make the selection based on achieving a broad spectrum of research methodologies and stages in the research process whilst ensuring an active lab throughout the festival

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