Sanctuary is a unique 24-hour public art laboratory within the Galloway Forest Dark Skies Park in South West Scotland that runs from Noon 26th September to Noon 27th September 2015. It creates a space for new work that ranges from sound installations and radio broadcasts to interactive video and performance. At its heart is a temporary community that forms to camp, talk, explore and show work, providing opportunities for unexpected meetings, conversations and new ideas.
We would like to commission three new works for Sanctuary 2015 that explore Darkness and Light in new ways. As much of the Dark Skies Park is beyond the reach of communication networks, we are particularly interested in ‘electronic’ darkness, as well as exploring light across all its frequencies.
We are open to any art forms, interpretations or behaviours.
There are three commissions of up to £1000 to include all materials and travel. Please see www.sanctuary2015.org for more information.
Sanctuary curators:
Jo Hodges: www.johodges.co.uk
Robbie Coleman
The Dark Outside FM curator:
Stuart McLean: frenchbloke.tumblr.com
How to apply:
Please send an outline of your idea (no more than A4) including any technical requirements, 5 images of previous work – this may include links to video / sound works, and a C.V to: sanctuarylab2015@gmail.com
Deadline 28 May 2015 @ 5pm
Supported by New Media Scotland’s Alt-w Fund with investment from Creative Scotland; as well as Dumfries and Galloway Council. Sanctuary is a partnership between the Forestry Commission and Wide Open.