Media artists and filmmakers are encouraged to apply for this 4-week International Artist-in-Residence program funded by the National Endowment for the Arts (NEA). Residency is directed toward media makers who are interested in learning new technologies (film or digital) useful for their practice. Residency offers one month access to16mm production / post-production systems, film hand-processing facilities, Final Cut Pro editing suite, video/film cameras and equipment. Artist-in-Resident will receive accommodations, travel, and a $1000 artist's stipend paid in two installments. The selected Artist-in-Resident must fulfill residency terms between September and November of the residency year.
Fantastic Objects
Opening Reception at 7:30pm
For her residency at Squeaky Wheel, New York-based media artist Ruth Sergel will continue her investigations to explore the possibilities for audience interaction. Ruth will be working on a series of Fantastic Objects – steampunk interactive devices - that use film, video and current interactive technologies to play with our sense of wonder.
Action!
Artist Presentation and Screening at 8:00pm
“There is an odd contradiction when we make films. As makers we want to move our audiences but the traditional viewing model is designed for passivity. We expect the audience to remain in the dark, still & silent. Emerging technologies have made new forms of audience engagement possible – one in which the audience has to physically move in order to experience the work. For this evening's screening I'll discuss some of the artists who create hybrid works - melding documentary & fiction, film/video & live performance with audience participation either in the creation or viewing of the work. We'll look at the work of Peter Watkins, Bill T. Jones, Robert Kramer, Maryat Lee, Augusto Boal as well as some of my own work from traditional 35mm films to current interactive documentaries & live performative pieces.” - Ruth Sergel
Isadora Workshop
Saturdays, October 17th & 24th, 2-5pm
Cost: $60 non-members / $40 members
Ever dreamed of the projected image responding directly to audience input? Or having the ability to shift between scenes or create effects on the fly? Isadora is an artist-friendly software platform that makes all of this possible. It has a straightforward interface that makes it easy to immediately begin to create work. This two-part workshop will provide a solid introduction to Isadora. No prior experience necessary. Workshop space is limited, reserve spot in advance.
