Call out for ideas for labs, hacks, experiments, talks, walks, workshops, participatory artworks, games and investigations for Sanctuary 2017
We’re looking for ideas that explore any of the following… light, dark, remoteness, networks, place, senses, technology, environment.
Sanctuary is a unique 24 hour public art event exploring darkness, technology and place in the stunning landscape of the Galloway Forest Dark Skies Park. The event is a laboratory for off grid experimentation with creative technologies and brings together artists and audiences with an interest in place and creative participatory experimentation. Artworks range from digital and sound works to radio transmissions, video and performance. Sanctuary also runs experimental labs, lectures and open conversations.
The site is remote, not just from population centres but also from communication and power networks. This remoteness gives artists and visitors the space to consider both the environment and the absence of pervasive contemporary technologies, exploring what is possible by being present in an unconnected place.
Sanctuary takes place on September 23rd and 24th. At this stage we are looking for outline ideas. We hope to be able to provide funds to bring ideas to Sanctuary however we are curently waiting on the outcome of funding bids. The finances on offer to support successful submisisions will therefore be confirmed at a later date.
Please note: Sanctuary is off grid so there are practical limitations as to the amount of power available; we see this as an opportunity. Sanctuary takes place in a Dark Skies Park so visible light should be kept to a minimum.
Please get in touch if you need more information: sanctuarylab@gmx.com
For more info on Sanctuary see : https://sanctuarylab.org/ The Dark Outside FM : https://sanctuarylab.org/the-dark-outsidefm/
Location: Dumfries and Galloway
For further information, please contact sanctuarylab@gmx.com or visit https://sanctuarylab.org/
The deadline is Friday 03 February 2017 at 17:00.