Call: Studio XX seeks women media artists for residencies and co-productions

Residency and Co-Production Programs at Studio XX

www.studioxx.org

Call for Proposals : Residency and Co-Production Programs at Studio XX

Extended Deadline for 2008-2009 : April 15th.
Projects selection is announced at the end of April of each year.

Studio XX has redefined its Residency and Co-Production Program in keeping with the diversity of approaches that have been brought about by new and multiple methodologies and processes being practiced by artists working with new media and the Web as creative platforms. Residencies are offered each year through three major axes identified below. We've done it in order to offer an improved context within which Québecois and Canadian women artists may conceptualize and create, and to better accommodate the evolving realities of contemporary networked practices.

Residency Program

This year, the residences are theme-free. All themes are eligible for consideration. That said, we favour projects taking into account the Studio's orientation and commitment to open source software.

*NEW*

The Matricules Project Residency
This new category of residency is centered around the use of the Studio XX archives as source material for a proposal. Last year, Studio XX embarked on a major archival project called Matricules which will allow the Studio to post all of its archival material to date online. It is at once an image bank and a depository of all of the Studio's writings and documentary footage to date.

Despite the fact that online access to these archives will only be available as of April 1, this should not prevent you from conceptualizing a proposal. All of the original source material is also available at the Studio. The Matricules Project is comprised of more than 3400 images files, sounds, videos, written critical texts and press releases documenting all our artistic streams: The Femmes Br@nchées Salons, The Artist Residencies, Co-productions and Collaborations, Projects and Special Events, training workshops, the HTMlles Festival, XX Files radio interviews and .dpi articles. The Matricules Project data base allows the user to cross-reference individual artists, events and documents, switching from one event to another. Matricules' main interface offers an image table of contents by event type and by month, providing historical trajectory of the Studio's activities.

This innovative prototype was developed with assistance from Koumbit's Drupal Content Management System (CMS): an open source tool for web site creation. From the beginning, the Matricules project was conceived as an interactive archive allowing users to modify or correct the Studio's written history, where necessary. When the site is completed, it will ultimately be a very powerful archival, presentation and interpretation tool for Studio XX's members.

Virtual Residency
In response to a growing demand by women artists working outside of the Montreal region wishing to explore the different possibilities of on-line and/or networked collaborations, Studio XX is in the process of elaborating the mechanics of Virtual Residencies in order to facilitate the creation of works via other networks.

Open Residency
Open and self-directed, these residencies offer access to women artists wishing to deepen the experimentation phase of projects they are currently developing.

PRACTICAL INFORMATION:

Studio XX favours interdisciplinary approaches and welcomes projects created or directed by women artists or collectives working in collaboration with other professionals. This axis responds to the growing number of trans-disciplinary projects and their inherent technological challenges and complexities. Selected projects must be undertaken using Studio's available resources (equipment, technical knowledge, financial resources).

All submissions are reviewed by a Selection Committee. Selection of applicants is also based on at least two out of the three following criteria:

- Offering significant support and at an important point of the artist's development
- Resonant with Studio XX's priorities in terms of technical experimentation
- Relevant, captivating expression of theoretical, political and/or social engagement

Residencies are eight weeks in length. For accepted proposals, Studio XX offers:

_A $750 artist's fee
_45 hours of technical support ($1125 value)
_Access to the Studio's equipment ($3335 rental value)
_Possibility to participate in certain group workshops ($200-300 value)
_Distinct working space for the artist and her instructor

Studio XX will disseminate the artist's project on its web site, with an artist's presentation to be given within its Femmes br@nchées Salon Series in the year following completion of the project. For participants working from afar, the presentation will take place on-line via streaming or chat. Residencies do not include travel costs and per diem, and the artist is responsible for her living arrangements while in Montreal.

To submit a residency proposal - Online registration :
http://www.studioxx.org/calls/residences_form_e.php

+++

Co-Production Program

All year long, Studio XX accepts co-production proposals from artists as well as from collectives and artist-organizations. Emerging and experienced artists working with new technologies and curators are invited to submit project ideas including technical specifications.

The Studio provides a Linux lab and Macs, video an digital audio resources. Projects are selected based on quality, the availability of the lab and technical requirements. Co-productions carried out at Studio XX demand full autonomy from the artists on both a conceptual and technical level. These residencies require autonomy on the conceptual and technical level but if necessary, the Studio can provide personalized technical support at the hourly rate of $25. The projects can stretch over a three-month period.

During the residency, the artists will have access to Studio XX's computer, video and digital audio equipment. They will also have access to available space on one of the large bandwidth servers - ideal for network experiments and webcasting - and to a dispatcher for wireless Internet connections. It will be necessary to provide a fixed schedule and to book time in the lab.

It is possible for the Studio to cover certain expenses for co-productions, such as training fees. The productions and co-productions are not housed on our web site but we do direct the artists towards servers that can accommodate their work. Studio XX actively seeks to program artworks produced within the co-productions at events as the Femmes br@nchées Salon series.

To submit a co-production proposal - Online registration :
http://www.studioxx.org/calls/coprods_form_e.php

Job: Studio XX seeks a General Director

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES @ STUDIO XX

GENERAL DIRECTOR

Studio XX, Montréal’s own new media and network arts centre for
women, is looking for a General Director. Studio XX is a feminist
centre for technological exploration, creation and critique that aims
to bring together the voices and creative actions developed by women
to challenge and expand the limits of cyberspace.

The person selected for the position will be responsible for the
overall administration, management and orientation of Studio XX. The
General Director oversees the financial, human and technological
resources of the Studio and ensures that all activities and events
undertaken by the organisation reflect its feminist mandate and
commitment to women’s creative approach to new technologies. The
General Director oversees the functioning of all aspects of studio
life including: website, artistic programming, workshops,
productions, and the HTMlles festival. She is responsible for overall
relations between the Studio’s employees and board members, as well
as with the community at large.

The ideal candidate has a minimum of 2 years of experience working
within Canadian artist-run centres or not-for-profit groups (or
equivalent experience). She has a passion for new technologies,
especially electronic and web-based art, and has some experience with
the new media arts scene in Canada and internationally. She has the
proven ability to write government and foundation grants and can work
responsibly within tight budgetary constraints. With a good working
knowledge of various office oriented computer programs, she is always
keen on learning new ways of working with technology. She excels in a
collaborative environment and her strengths include; leadership,
analytical skills, creativity and a strong sense of organization. She
is an able communicator, is bilingual and has excellent writing
skills in at least one of the two official languages. A degree in
Arts Adminsistration would be an asset.

This is a core staff position.
One-year renewable contract with a six (6) month probationary period.
35hr/week
Salary : $40,000 annual. including four weeks paid vacation.
Start : September 2007.
For details on the position, please consult our website :
http://www.studioxx.org/newsletter/offre _directrice.htm

Send in your resume and cover letter (including the phone number and/
or email address of two references) before August 31, 2007, to :
emploi@studioxx.org

Priority will be given to women applying for this position.
Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted.

Job: Two archiving jobs available at Studio XX

2 OFFRES D'EMPLOI @ STUDIO XX
2 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES @ STUDIO XX

[english follows]

2 OFFRES D'EMPLOI @ STUDIO XX

Le Studio XX recherche une technicienne en enregistrement audio et vidéo et une commis à la saisie de données pour Matricules, un projet proposant un registre imagé et documentaire de l'histoire du Studio XX, centre d'artiste féministe engagé dans l'exploration, la création et la critique en art technologique.

À ce jour, le catalogage et le prototype du site Web de la base de données sont achevés et nous complétons maintenant la numérisation des archives, la réalisation du site Web et la production du DVD promotionnel. Cette étape du projet rendra accessibles au public et aux artistes les documents d'archives relatant les activités du Studio XX depuis les dix dernières années et permettra de mettre en place une plate-forme pour la documentation et l'archivage des activités futures du Studio XX.


Description du poste :: Technicienne en enregistrement audio et vidéo

La personne qui occupe ce poste est responsable de la numérisation et la préparation des documents pour le site Web du Studio XX dans le cadre du projet Matricules. La personne idéale est à l'aise dans la manipulation des équipements audiovisuels et informatiques. Le matériel à numériser et/ou à préparer se trouve sur différents supports : cassettes audio, DAT, minidisques, cassettes VHS, cassettes Hi8, cassettes MiniDV, CD, DVD, photos numériques, documents imprimés, fichiers mp3. Chacun des documents doit être catalogué selon un protocole établi durant les précédentes phase du projet. La préparation peut inclure une part de montage vidéo.

Le contrat est d'une durée de 15 semaines à 35 heures par semaine et au taux horaire de 15$ de l'heure. L'horaire de travail peut être discuté. Les tâches affectées à cet emploi doivent être achevées en février 2008.


Description du poste :: Commis à la saisie de données

La personne qui occupe ce poste est responsable d'entrer les documents numérisés et catalogués dans la base de données. Le travail peut inclure le catalogage de documents selon un protocole établi lors des précédentes phases du projet Matricules.

Le contrat est d'une durée de 30 semaines à 15 heures par semaine et au taux horaire de 15$ de l'heure. L'horaire de travail peut être discuté. Les tâches affectées à cet emploi doivent être achevées en février 2008.


Date de réception des dossiers : 15 août 2007
Entrée en poste : 27 août 2007
Envoyez lettre et CV à : webmestre@studioxx.org


2 EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES @ STUDIO XX

The Studio is looking for a technician in audio and video recording, as well as a Data Entry Clerks for Matricules, an archive project on the history of Studio XX a feminist art centre for technological exploration, creation, and critique.

To date, the catalogue and Web site database prototype are complete and we are now preparing to finish digitizing the archives, produce the website and a promotional DVD. This final stage of the project will allow public access to the activities of Studio XX over the past 10 years as well as create a platform for continued archiving of the Studio's future activities.


Job Description :: Audio and Video Technician

This person is responsible for the digitization and preparation of documents for the Matricule project on the Studio's website. The ideal candidate has experience using a variety of audiovisual equipment and has related computer expertise. The material/document that will be digitized/prepared is in different formats: audio cassettes, DAT, minidisk recordings, VHS, Hi8, MiniDV, CD, DVD, digital photos, print documents, mp3 files. Each document must be logged and catalogued based on the protocols established in the first phase of the project. The preparation of material may include some video editing.

The contract will last 15 weeks at 35 hours a week. The pay is $15/hour. The tasks of this contract must be finished by February 2008.

Job Description :: Data Entry Clerks

The person with this job is responsible for entering the digitized and catalogued documents and materials into the database based on a protocol established in the first phase of the Marticules project.

The contract is for 30 weeks at 15 hours a week. The pay is $15/hour. The contract must be completed by February 2008.


Deadline for applications : August 15, 2007
Job Starts : August 27, 2007
Send in your letter and CV to : webmestre@studioxx.org



Nous reconnaissons le soutien financier du ministère du Patrimoine canadien par l'entremise de la stratégie de Culture canadienne en ligne.


STUDIO XX
Centre d'artiste féministe engagé dans l'exploration, la création et la critique en art technologique.
Feminist art centre for technological exploration, creation, and critique.

4001 Rue Berri, espace 201 . Montréal . Québec . H2L 4H2
tél: 514-845-7934 . fax: 514.845.4941 . www.studioxx.org . info@studioxx.org

Job: Studio XX seeks a new Communications Director for the HTMlles Festival

OFFRE D'EMPLOI :: JOB OFFER

[English follows]
OFFRE D'EMPLOI: Directrice des communications [12 juillet]

Date de réception des dossiers : 12 juillet 2007
Le contrat commence dès maintenant
Envoyez lettre et CV à : pduquette@htmlles.net

La directrice des communications représente le festival et ses artistes auprès de la communauté élargie du Studio xx et du public général.

Ses tâches incluent la création de stratégies à des fins de collaboration et de développement de public, la rédaction de textes promotionnels et d'articles informatifs pour des revues spécialisées et journaux. La directrice des communications est la figure publique du festival, elle doit être en mesure d'articuler et de transmettre le mandat, la vision et le contenu de la programmation du festival. Cette position requiert aussi une relation professionnelle de collaboration avec les membres de l'équipe du Studio xx. La candidate idéale démontre de la facilité à communiquer avec et en public, elle connaît et crée des réseaux dans le milieu des arts médiatiques, elle possède un esprit critique et concis, elle peut écrire en français et en anglais.

La directrice des communications sera en mesure de :
# Travailler seule, mais aussi en collaboration avec l'équipe des HTMlles et l'équipe du Studio xx.
# Fournir les images et les textes pertinents au graphiste de façon à mieux représenter les artistes et les événements sur le site web, dans le catalogue et le matériel promotionnel.
# Organiser les stratégies de distribution du matériel promotionnel.
# De créer et de distribuer le bulletin d'information qui circulera parmi les membres et contribuera à l'élaboration d'un calendrier commun.
# Écrire, soumettre et faire circuler des articles, résumés et textes critiques concernant la programmation du festival HTMlles.
# Travailler en collaboration avec la relationniste de presse afin de diffuser les informations appropriées aux médias.
# Préparer et gérer les conférences, les panels de discussions et autres salons pendant le festival.
# Agir en tant qu'hôtesse et de maître de cérémonie pendant les événements de la 8ième édition du festival.
# Établir de nouvelles collaborations tout en revitalisant les relations déjà existantes entre les HTMlles et les communautés touchées par les activités du Studio xx.
# Développer des stratégies afin de susciter une meilleure participation et plus grande visibilité des HTMlles auprès de la communauté élargie des arts.
# Représenter les artistes auprès du public général par le biais de la presse locale.
# Tenir à jour les comptes de dépenses associés à cette fonction.
# Produire, à la fin du contrat, un bilan détaillé des activités relatives à cette fonction.

Le contrat d'une moyenne de 24 heures semaines commence dès maintenant et se termine le 25 novembre 2007 pour un montant de 8,250.$

Le Studioxx recevra les propositions de candidatures jusqu'au 12 juillet

Pour informations sur les HTMlles - www.htmlles.net et sur l'organisme producteur de l'événement - www.studioxx.org




JOB OFFER: Communications Director [12 July]

Application Deadline : July 12th 2007
Position Start Date: Immediate
Send in your c.v. and cover letter to : pduquette@htmlles.net

The Communications Director is responsible for representing the festival and the artists it presents in the broader community and to the general public. Duties include providing opportunities for collaboration and outreach, invigorating community participation and presence, generating promotional texts and informative articles for publication. As a public figure, the Communications Director is responsible for articulating the mandate, vision, and content of the festival programming. The position also requires a collaborative, professional, and timely relationship with festival and StudioXX team members. The ideal candidate for this position exhibits comfort and experience with public speaking, networking in the arts, and excellent critical as well as descriptive writing skills in both French and English.

The Communications Director will:
# Work well independently but also cooperatively with the HTMlles team members and sustain open communications with StudioXX staff.
# Provide appropriate text and images for festival designer, in order to best represent the artists and events on the website, in the festival catalogue, and in promotional materials.
# Responsible for strategy for distribution of promotional materials.
# Create and distribute informational bulletins that circulate to members and contributeto community calendars.
# Create and submit / circulate critical articles, previews, and reviews pertaining to HTMlles Festival programming.
# Work cooperatively with Press Relations manager to distribute appropriate information.
# Design and manage conferences, panel discussions and salons during festival.
# Act as the Host and Master of Ceremonies at #8 Festival events.
# Establish new relationships and collaborations, and sustain existing relationships, between HTMlles and the broader arts community.
# Sustain and create greater participation and visibility of HTMlles in the broader arts community.
# Create and impliment public outreach strategies pertaining to festival visibility.
# Where necessary, represent artists to the general public through the local press.
# Endeavor and upkeep general administative duties associated with this position.
# Create and submit a detailed final report at conclusion of contract.

Contract Term to begin immediately and end November 25, 2007.
Approximately 24 hours a week. Total Contract Fee : 8,250$

For information on the Htmlles festival - www.htmlles.net and on the organization which produces this event - www.studioxx.org


_______________________________________________
Annonces mailing list
Annonces@studioxx.org
http://www.studioxx.org/mailman/listinfo/annonces