AUSSCHREIBUNG - Diapason: Open Call for 2010-11 residencies

From: "Straebel | TU Berlin"
Date: May 11, 2010 10:31:56 AM GMT+02:00
Subject: [ak-discourse] Diapason: Open Call for 2010-11 residencies

Composers, sound artists, and other qualified individuals are invited  
to submit proposals for working residencies utilizing Diapason's multi-
channel sound environment.

Diapason has two state-of-the-art multi channel sound systems  
(described below). Interested persons are invited to submit proposals  
for the use of the space to create a new work. Dates and times are  
flexible. Residents will receive a technical orientation, access to  
the space, and production assistance should they require it.

Description of the space:

Diapason consists of two rooms:

The “gallery” contains a powerful 8 channel sound system with a  
subwoofer and is designed for focused listening. The floor is carpeted  
and there are pillows available as well as some seating (cushioned  
benches, folding chairs).

The “lounge” contains a 12 channel sound system, as well as a 4  
channel PA system. It is set up in an informal way, with benches,  
chairs, carpets, etc. ranged around the space.

The multi-channel sound systems are connected to MOTU 896 (gallery)  
and 828 (lounge) audio interfaces. Resident artists are expected to  
bring a laptop with the necessary drivers.

There are 2 sets of track lights in each room. The number and position  
of the individual lights can be adjusted.

For artists working with video, there are projection options.

It is possible to use the walls for displaying objects, but this must  
be approved by the gallery.

Deadline:

Submissions to participate are due by Friday, July 1, 2010.

Submission process:

All submissions and contact will be by email.

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information in the body:

Your contact information (Name, Email Address, Phone Number)

A project description

A brief bio/artist statement

Links to online samples of your works

NOTE: Please do not attach any work-samples or documents.  All work  
samples must be available online, and all information must be  
submitted in the body of the email.

Diapason is a listening space that gives artists and audiences the  
opportunity to make and experience sound art. Through the exploration  
of active and varied modes of listening Diapason seeks to engage  
artists and the public in a dialogue about the place of contemporary  
music and sound practice in a broader cultural context. For artists,  
both established and emerging, Diapason provides a space at once  
accessible and technologically advanced, fostering the creation of  
unique works that investigate the implications of new sound practices.  
For audiences Diapason provides an optimal listening environment and  
access to artists, encouraging personal exploration of one’s  
relationship to sound and listening.

http://www.diapasongallery.org
Diapason is supported by NYSCA, the New  
York City Department of Cultural Affairs, the Phaedrus Foundation, the  
Foundation for Contemporary Performance Arts, MediaThe Foundation, The  
Trust for Mutual Understanding, Kirk Radke, and by generous  
individuals. Diapason is a 501(c)3 organization.