Selection Criteria
- Relevance of concept/ theme: Does your concept address the themes discussed on the website regarding the past/present/future of oil and "What Comes After Oil?"
- Artistic concept/ quality of idea and creativity: Have you addressed the concept in a unique, insightful, and creative way that brings new information and points of view to the issues? Does your concept illuminate the issues within your geographic and cultural context?
- Attention to detail: Have you clearly and concisely articulated your concept and how it will be realized in concrete form (e.g., dance, music, photography, etc.). If this is a collaboration, discuss how your experience and disciplines will contribute to the content and form.
- Technical details of the realisation: Describe how the form of your concept will be realized, i.e., what materials, media, equipment, space requirements, etc. you may need.
- Attention to your resume: Does your resume clearly demonstrate your ability to execute your concept? Provide links to all collaborators.
We invite individuals and interdisciplinary teams from all nations to respond to the following themes through temporary works, including performance, installation, multimedia, public/private collaborations, and educational projects.
These themes generally fall into three categories: the past, present, and future of oil, which could include:
::past
historical analysis of our dependence on oil and the larger, underlying topic of the social construction of “nature”;
::present
our current condition at a crossroads between an oil-dependent and post-oil economy, naming the dramatic entanglements within – and due to – our oil-oriented world;
::future
discussion of alternative lifestyles and conditions, thematizing research and scientific results dealing with the far-reaching consequences of ecological changes (climate warming) and demonstration of architectural developments.
Additionally, we encourage realization of creative and alternative educational concepts in order, through education at all levels, to set in motion a fundamental re-thinking.
Our selection process will be in two stages.
First, an open invitation to artists internationally, working individually or collaboratively with architects, geographers, city and landscape planners, sociologists and natural scientists and those active in education and communication. In this first stage, submissions will consist of a one-page proposal in response to our stated concept and themes. Evidence of professional work is also requested. Proposals will be submitted electronically through our web site.
In the second stage, artists/teams selected from Stage 1 will be invited to submit a comprehensive site proposal. HOT SPOTS sites will be listed on our web site. Final selections from Stage 2 will result in twelve artists and/or project teams. Selected first- and second-stage proposals will be available on the HOT SPOTS web site and will serve as an online gallery.
Artists/teams whose locations make it unfeasible to participate in our selected HOT SPOTS sites can submit a proposal for a satellite HOT SPOT. If accepted, the artists/teams assume responsibility for all organization, production, and expenses for their project. The HOT SPOTS web site will serve as a central, virtual location for promoting and disseminating information about the satellite projects, providing an international forum and exposure.
STAGE 1 DEADLINE: THANK YOU FOR YOUR PROPOSALS. WE WILL NOTIFY PARTICIPANTS SOON.
For questions regarding specific sites please contact the appropriate team member below.
Munich
Karin Bergdolt
kbergdolt@hot-spots.net
Dubai
Elizabeth Monoian
emonoian@hot-spots.net
Pittsburgh
Ann Rosenthal
arosenthal@hot-spots.net
AUSWAHLKRITERIEN
- Relevanz und Gültigkeit:
Entspricht das eingereichte Konzept den auf der website aufgeführten Themenkomplexen Vergangenheit/ Gegenwart/ Zukunft des Rohstoffes Öl und der Frage nach WAS KOMMT NACH DEM ÖL?
- Künstlerisches Konzept und die Qualität der Idee:
Zeigt das Konzept eine klare und aufschlussreiche künstlerische Idee/ Position? Werden die als wichtig erachteten Informationen und Gesichtspunkte auf eine spannende künstlerische Weise zur Sprache gebracht? Setzt sich die künstlerische Arbeit mit den Problemen innerhalb des eigenen oder eines definierten geographischen und kulturellen Kontexts auseinander, bzw. steht dies in einem Zusammenhang?
- Aufmerksamkeit dem Detail:
Wird das künstlerische Vorhaben klar und verständlich beschrieben, auch hinsichtlich der Realisierbarkeit und den verwendeten Medien? Wenn eine Kooperation angestrebt ist: Wie bereichern sich die verschiedenen Erfahrungen und Wissenshintergründe gegenseitig, wie ergänzen sie sich hinsichtlich Inhalt und Form?
- Technische Fragen:
Welche Technik wird benötigt, welche Schwierigkeiten werden zu bewältigen sein, gibt es Lösungsvorschläge und relevante Details, die aufzeigen, dass das künstlerische Vorhaben realisierbar ist?
- Lebenslauf:
Zeigt der Lebenslauf und die dargestellte bisherige Arbeit, dass das vorgestellte Konzept zu bewältigen ist, steht es in einem Zusammenhang? Welche relevanten bisherigen Kooperationen wurden erfolgreich abgeschlossen?