MMUVE IT! - inter-arts
The Australia Council for the Arts is offering up to $30,000 for a collaborative, embodied art project in a massive multi-user virtual environment (MMUVE).
The grant aims to give Australian artists the opportunity to creatively and critically explore interactive, virtual worlds, with a particular focus on the body and interfaces facilitating 'mixed realities'.
The grant allows for a collaborative team of up to three artists (including a digital visual media practitioner) to develop inter-disciplinary artwork in a MMUVE of their choice.
With more than 73 million participants in online games and social networking sites such as EverQuest, Second Life and World of Warcraft (to name but a few), and the recent introduction of motion-sensitive controllers such as the Wiimote, an opportunity exists to develop an innovative artwork engaging embodied users in a highly networked environment.
Applications will only be accepted from teams who fulfil all the grant requirements, including having the necessary artform experience. Artists who have professional experience in more than one artform can include this as part of their submission.
Program purpose
The inter-arts office and the visual arts board of the Australia Council are offering a collaborating group of Australian artists the opportunity to create embodied art works in a MMUVE of their choice, potentially drawing audiences/participants from a large, global network.
Key requirements of the project are a clear strategy for harnessing both in-world and 'real life' audiences, engaging the body through an interface that allows movement, and developing public exhibition opportunities for the artwork in Australia.
Application closing date
16 May 2008.
How to apply
Section 1
To apply, please download the application form below (Word or PDF). If you would like to discuss your proposal, please contact:
Ricardo Peach
Ph: (02) 9215 9110 or toll-free: 1800 226 912
Email: r.peach@australiacouncil.gov.au.
Please pass this information on to anyone who may be interested in applying.
Section 2
You MUST ensure that Section 2 of your application addresses the selection criteria listed below (maximum 3 pages).
Selection criteria
Applications will be selected that best demonstrate:
- the artistic merit of the proposed activity
- the calibre of the collaborating artists
- the capacity to successfully deliver the project, and
- evidence that the proposal is well planned.
Client meetings
Client meetings can be arranged in Second Life through IMs to Ricardo Paravane (Ricardo Peach) or by contacting the inter-arts office on (02) 9215 9110 (toll-free: 1800 226 912).
Who is eligible to apply?
The MMUVE initiative is open to groups of up to three artists who are Australian citizens or residents. Groups must meet the general eligibility requirements and provide the required support material.
International artists may collaborate with Australian artists with support from other sources.
Support material
Letters confirming any in-kind support activity must be submitted by the application closing date.
You must submit CVs (max. one page per participant). You must also submit the required support material (please see page 5 of the application form), together with your application on the closing date or your application will not be eligible.
Send it in to us
The Australia Council cannot accept proposals by fax. Proposals must be typed in a medium-to-large sized font. Please provide the original proposal plus one single-sided copy.
Please ensure that your proposal is postmarked no later than Friday 16 May 2008. Late proposals will not be accepted.
Forward all proposals to:
Ricardo Peach
Inter-arts office
Australia Council for the Arts
PO Box 788
Strawberry Hills
NSW 2012
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