Art Shanty Projects open call

Art Shanty Projects open call

Seeking visual artists, musicians, composers, media artists, architects, poets, scientists, dancer/

choreographers, writers, builders, fisher-people, outdoors-people, naturalists, puppeteers, set

designers, vocalists, spoken word artists, craftspeople, storytellers, actors, playwrights, etc.

interested in participating in the design and construction of ice fishing shanty-like structures with

integrated participatory programming to be a part of the Art Shanty presence on the St Paul

Riverfront during the Northern Spark festival, Sunset to Sunrise, June 4-5, 2011.

Resources:

Art Shanty Projects (ASP) will commission up to 5 projects to be a part of the Art Shanty

encampment on the St Paul Riverfront. Past Shanty participants are encouraged to apply, can

propose a continuation of previous programming.

• Each project will receive a stipend of $150

• Logistical and set-up help.

• For more info about Art Shanties, explore www.artshantyprojects.org

Selection Criteria:

Art Shanty Projects is an artist driven temporary community exploring the ways in which

relatively unregulated public space (frozen lakes, vacant lots, backyards) can be used as new

and challenging artistic environments to expand notions of what art can be.

The project provides a unique opportunity for artists to interact with their audience, and vice

versa, in an un-intimidating, non-gallery like environment. ASP is dedicated to expanding who

can be an artist, please address the following criteria in your proposal.

• Strength of idea and how integrated programming engages the audience directly.

• Leave No Trace. We leave only tracks on the lake (or anywhere). The lake (and

Riverfront) is a quiet place, consequently generators are not allowed at any time. Deep

cycle batteries are an option for providing power.

• Feasibility of proposed structure, while the frozen lake is a harsher environment than St

Paul in June, Shanties still need to be sturdy and rainproof. However the lack of extreme

cold opens up the possibilities for lighter weight, more open construction.

Application Materials: Applicants should submit materials through the Northern Sparks website by Friday, March 7th.

• Primary contact info.

• A written description of idea; what is the shanty and what interaction/activity will take

place in tandem with it (max 1pg PDF).

• Relevant visual material, drawing of proposed shanty, images of other similar projects

if relevant, or other materials to help the panel understand their proposal. (max 2 pgs

PDF).

• Brief bio for each participant (if working as a team).

Jury:

Art Shanty proposals will be juried by the ASP advisory board.

Questions:

Email info@artshantyprojects.org

more information can be found at: www.northernspark.org

ART SHANTY PROJECTS

Medicine Lake in Plymouth Minnesota
Saturdays and Sundays (10am-5pm) January 16th - February 7th 2010

The Art Shanty Projects return to the frozen Medicine Lake in Plymouth Minnesota with exhibitions of performance, dance, video, science, architecture, and inter-active artistic and athletic feats. Expect innovation, intrigue, and caprice in an unpredictable environment. With 20 Shanties and 15 roving performances, this vibrant laboratory will engage audiences directly in a community space that is part art gallery, part art residency and part social experiment.
Bring your pet moves to the non-stop Dance Shanty, Swap your treasures, stories or songs at the Art Swap Shanty. Ditch your voluptuous parka—the sweltering Black Bania Shanty will render it a pest. Submit messages for public broadcast on the lake. Stay for impromptu films, hot tea, curiously breathing sculpture, an ArtCar parade, and a spectacular BIcicle race. Performances include architectural dance by the BodyCartography Project, Potter-Belmar Labs improvised cinema, and the return of the transmuted Peter + Patience puppets.

ASP is Free to the public.
ASP started in 2003 with one shanty out on Medicine Lake. Inspired by the tradition of ice fishing, ASP has been able to thrive and grow in scale with a unique blend of the familiar with an exciting and innovative art environment. The lines between visitor and artist blur, creating an accessible, engaging community.

Learn more here: Art Shanty Projects