Hosting Partners Invite: "Shared Space" Simultaneous Exhibition - 18 May 2019

Deadline: 28/02/2019

City: Multiple  |  Cooltsalon

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INTERNATIONAL HOSTING PARTNERS OPEN CALL! Cooltsalon invites you to explore together the idea of a shared space and our individual and collective contributions to nurturing a sustainable and favourable framework for what it means to truly share a space: physical, emotional, social. We invite you to do so by joining our international collaboration project, which manifests in a 1-day exhibition event, happening simultaneously across several countries and time zones. What is being exhibited is not just works of international creatives but, actually, the premises and line of business of each host.

In May 2018 Cooltsalon established an ideas exchange model, that truly reflects the idea of ‘glocal’: a one-day simultaneous exhibition, where several cities showcased the same works to different audiences. The works came from submissions to a collaboratively created zine (“Cooltzine”); each participating city (hosting venue) then received the same exhibition assets for presentation and  same zines for distribution, while contributors, hosts and attendees have the opportunity to tune into a live video stream, sneaking a peek into each other’s venues.

Partners for the project launch were Leyden Gallery (London), be’kech (Berlin),Kvaka 22 (Belgrade) and Cush.Bar (Sofia). Presenting works from Cooltzine #1 at the same time (synced local times) and taking turns to live stream videos from their premises, the four participating venues allowed audiences to be united on a local and international level. 

We decided to set it up as annual event, in the effort to shine light on socially active and culturally engaged establishments around the world, and as a reflection of our dedication to building connections between people and places.

Supported by CISCO technologies, contributors, hosts and attendees will be able to talk and present works in real time, unified by the exhibition content (same across the board; international) but also distinguished with individual programme highlights (different for each participating city; local). For the purposes of the event, CISCO will provide: 

  • WEBEX TEAMS TRIALS for the hosts

  • WEBEX BOARD OR DX SCREENS for the locations

  • CISCO engineer/technician to install and support during the event

The event will take place on 18 May 2019, with a programme designed specifically around the collaborative project, and with the following preliminary scenario***

15:00 - Doors open

16:00 - Copies of “Cooltzine #2: Shared Space” made available to attendees

Online /live stream:

16:00 - Hello/Welcome from the organisers and all participating venues; share: pre-recorded video tours of each space

16:30 - Q&A with city 1 (venue rep, coordinator/Cisco rep, guest speaker(s), artist(s); chat with other cities/audiences)

17:15 - Q&A with city 2 (venue rep, coordinator/Cisco rep, guest speaker(s), artist(s); chat with other cities/audiences)

18:00 - Q&A with city 3 (venue rep, coordinator/Cisco rep, guest speaker(s), artist(s); chat with other cities/audiences)

18:45 - Q&A with city 4 (venue rep, coordinator/Cisco rep, guest speaker(s), artist(s); chat with other cities/audiences)

19:30 - Q&A with city 5 (venue rep, coordinator/Cisco rep, guest speaker(s), artist(s); chat with other cities/audiences) 

Subjects for discussion (Q&A): what you do, shared space, community management, sustainable network, struggles locally/globally (shared), collaboration; sharing good practices

Offline /not streamed:

15:00-19:00 - loop (video projection) of works (submissions to Cooltzine #2: Shared Space) /separate space/screen/

16:00-20:30 - individual venue programme: talks/screenings/music/workshops, etc.

 

*** Times are currently indicated in GMT and are to be synced across time zones (local equivalent). Full details and times for each participating city are TBC, subject to each hosting partner’s programme and confirmation. 


If you think your city has a venue that should become a hosting partner, we'd love to hear your proposal, where and why.

Each hosting partner will receive:

  • Visibility / international introduction, allowing our partners to reach a new, overseas audience;

  • Access to a network of overseas contacts – collaborators/co-creators/locations and audiences;

  • Copies of "Cooltzine" vol.2 on the day of the simultaneous exhibition event (+ additional quantities upon request /depending on public interest)

  • Exhibition assets - works to be put on display (video projection)

  • ‘Spotlight’ on every partner venue ahead of the event, through the Cooltsalon Facebook page and website (to be launched March 2019)

  • Promo video featuring each partner venue ahead of the event, to be shared online;

  • Inclusion/mentions in all associated announcements; coordination of international marketing & outreach efforts;

  • Inclusion of logos and contact details in the zine* (inside cover)

* as well as international distribution (print), the zine will also become available as a downloadable file online for 1 month, following the exhibition event

In return, a hosting partner joins the project with: 

  • A representative of the venue partner on location on the day of the exhibition event – for presentation and tour of the space during live video feed;

  • An individual programme of 'offline' events taking place on the day of the simulatenous international exhibition - which we can communicate to other hosting partners and include in cross-promotion;
  • Support with tech and logistics on site – available projector + screen /surface/ for the presentation of contributors’ works and the live video feed, reliable WiFi connection

  • Support with local promotion of the project and the one-day exhibition event – sharing information with local audiences and networks, local marketing and outreach

Contact the curator
Who is eligible for this opportunity?
Curators, cultural entrepreneurs, collectives and individuals, connected to a venue and/or with an experience in running events
When is the deadline?
3 February
How much does it cost?
No entry fee, Cooltzine copies are delivered for free, but you are in charge for the individual venue and its associated costs, if any. Cooltsalon does not cover production costs and, likewise, does not expect its collaborators to be commissioning works against fees. All expenses are subject to individual planning and own resources.
Are there payments to artists?
No.
What are the exhibition opening hours?
Depending on each venue
Does the location have disabled access?
Depending on each venue
What publicity will be provided as part of the opportunity?
Online: Cooltsalon Facebook, website (TBA March 2019), partners channels
Offline: logos in the print publication, Cooltzine #2 "Shared Space"
Do I need to be present?
Yes
Where will my venue be listed?
All communication channels associated with the project.
What happens if my proposal is chosen?
Your proposed venue (and the respective city) is included in the simultaneous exhibition and is expected to participate in preparation of the event, with regular communication and updates between all collaborating parties.

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