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TRANS: October 19-22, 2006
CALL FOR EXHIBITON PROPOSALS:

What happens in an exhibition where the traditional boundaries—between art and activism, theory and practice, origin and diaspora, science and aesthetics—are not an organizational theme, but a point of departure? Imagine a space that takes us beyond the “in-between” and toward the generation and practice of viable integrations of art, history, math, science, theory, practice and activism.

We are seeking submissions of visual and performance-based work that complicates, negates, exceeds, or reflects the gray areas between and within academic disciplines, theoretical models, and methods of creative production. Submissions from a variety of disciplines and areas of study/practice are encouraged. For instance, consider collaborations across disciplines, aesthetic forms that blur boundaries between art and science or text and image, or projects that transcend or transmute the limitations of our individual senses.

The exhibition venue is a former ironworks facility with up to 20,000 square feet of raw industrial space, as well as significant adjoining outdoor space available for the exhibition. Images available here.

The exhibition will be an integral part of the TRANS: Visual Culture Conference at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, from October 19-22, 2006. A diverse array of panels, workshops, and breakout sessions will showcase papers, demonstrations, and performances on dozens of “trans”-interpretations. The Conference will also include keynote speakers Sue Golding, Nicholas Mirzoeff, Olu Oguibe, and the performance team of Leslie Hill and Helen Paris.

Before submitting your work to the exhibition team, consult the Conference website for more information. Although you are not limited to any specific topics, we encourage you to review the titles of the Conference’s working “sub-themes” to help brainstorm possible submissions.

To submit your work to the TRANS exhibition, please send the following electronically to visualculture@education.wisc.edu by August 15, 2006:

  1. A description or proposal of approximately 250 words
  2. Image(s) of your work; either for the TRANS exhibition or similar work
  3. Any necessary requirements for space and supporting technologies
  4. An attached CV (one for each project participant, if working in collaboration)

Please note: Funding for the TRANS exhibition is limited. While the curatorial committee will make every effort to meet all of your technological needs, please consider that you may be responsible for the transportation and support of any unconventional technology that you may require.

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