FUTURE OF WATER<\/p>\n
Call for proposals<\/p>\n
Science Gallery at Trinity College, Dublin, Ireland, is
\nseeking proposals for an upcoming major exhibition and
\nseries of workshops and events on the theme FUTURE OF WATER.<\/p>\n
Call opens: Friday 17 June 2011<\/p>\n
Call closes: Friday 15 July 2011<\/p>\n
Exhibition duration: 20 October 2011 \u2013 20 January 2012<\/p>\n
See:\u00a0http:\/\/www.sciencegallery.com\/futureofwater<\/a><\/p>\n ——————————————————————————–<\/p>\n Calling all armchair hydrologists, liquid artists, part-time Water is a potentially all-encompassing theme \u2013 from the What innovations might help us to acquire new sources of The exhibition will include existing and proposed We invite proposals that look at the cultural and social Science Gallery welcomes proposals for both existing and new Submitted projects will be evaluated on criteria including: Each project needs to delivered within a maximum budget of We are also looking for digital proposals. If your idea is a Submissions must be received no later than Friday 15 July To submit your proposal and find more information please use
\ndiviners, fluid technologists and steamy scientists! This
\nOctober Science Gallery asks \u2018what is the future of water?\u2019.
\nThis theme will form the basis for a major exhibition and
\nseries of events at the Science Gallery, to run from October
\n2011 till January 2012.<\/p>\n
\namazing physical properties of water, to its destructive and
\nlife-giving power in nature, and its role in both human
\ndevelopment and conflict. It flows through us, as blood,
\nsweat and tears. It is venerated, coveted, spoiled and
\nfought over. It has as many meanings and functions as it has
\nphysical forms; we regularly encounter water as liquid,
\nsolid and vapour. Water can be soothing, an instrument of
\nhealing, accelerated through water cannon as a weapon, or
\nused to cut rock and metal. One billion people lack access
\nto it in its most valuable form, as clean drinking water.
\nClean water is running out \u2013 and around the world it is used
\nas a weapon of power and a tool in political conflict.<\/p>\n
\nwater, or help us to conserve it? What is our relationship
\nto water? What will a water-scarce future look like? What
\ncreative ways are there of envisaging this? With Dublin
\nfacing likely water shortages in the coming decades, the
\nexhibition could help audiences to inform and involve
\nthemselves in the complex global and local issues around
\nwater, and the choices this city is likely to face in the
\nnear future. How can the works on exhibition link the local
\nto the global?<\/p>\n
\ninnovations and inventions around water, artworks on the
\ntheme of water, and artifacts that reveal the different ways
\nin which water is used and perceived of. The exhibition will
\nextend beyond the gallery through workshops, events and
\noff-site projects. Alongside artwork, designed objects and
\ndocumentary artifacts, FUTURE OF WATER will include special
\nlive performances, innovative installations, unique physical
\nand mental experiences, high-profile talks, discussions and
\ndebates, web-focused interactions, games and collaborative
\nexperience.<\/p>\n
\naspects of water, at the relationship of first world to
\ndeveloping world, at narratives of the future, designed
\nobjects and systems for water, provocative inquiries into
\nwater as a commodity versus a common good, water as energy,
\n\u2018virtual water\u2019, and water in the city. Proposals might play
\non the bodies of water in and around Dublin, as well as
\ninternationally, and may make use of the distinctive
\narchitecture of Science Gallery, for example its glass
\nfa\u00e7ade onto Pearse Street. For images of Science Gallery\u2019s
\nlayout and architecture, please see
\nhttp:\/\/www.sciencegallery.com\/hire<\/a><\/p>\n
\nwork from artists, designers, engineers, scientists and
\neveryone in between, from any country, in any and all media.<\/p>\n
\nrelevance to the theme (FUTURE OF WATER), science and
\ntechnology interest, artistic interest, potential to engage
\na broad public with the exhibition theme, track record of
\nthe participants, costs, and ability to deliver the project.<\/p>\n
\nup to \u20ac7,000, however a higher budget may be made available
\nin exceptional circumstances. Previously, many participating
\nartists have secured financial support from local arts and
\ngovernment sources or other funding bodies. Science Gallery
\nis happy to help with letters of support if needed.<\/p>\n
\nweb-based or mobile phone application, or can be reworked
\ndigitally, then let us know.<\/p>\n
\n2011 to be considered for inclusion. Science Gallery will
\ncontact those selected for inclusion by 1 August 2011.<\/p>\n
\nthe form on the FUTURE OF WATER website at
\nhttp:\/\/www.sciencegallery.com\/futureofwater<\/a><\/p>\n