Call for Expressions of Interest: Adaptation residencies

Expressions of interest are being sought across all artforms to undertake residencies as part of SymbioticA’s art and ecology project:  Adaptation.

Lake Clifton, situated in one of the fastest growing Australian regional cities is home of one of the last remaining colonies of the very slow growing Thrombolites (or ‘living rocks’).  The uniqueness and fragile existence of the Lake’s thrombolite reef is surrounded by a rich and varied historical, cultural and natural ecology. Adaptation presents an exceptional opportunity for artists to engage with a number of potential narratives. Projects may engage with a variety of topics including the historical importance of the thrombolites in evolution, the areas cultural history, the contradictory nature of human activity and ecology, global warming and its effects, developmental impacts, evolution of animal species and bioprospecting.

Based at Lake Clifton, Mandurah, Western Australia and SymbioticA in the School of Anatomy and Human Biology at The University of Western Australia, Adaptation offers a microcosmic peak into the broader issues of ecology and life itself. Adaptation is timed to coincide with the 150th anniversary of the publication of Darwin’s “The Origin of Species”.

Expressions of interest are encouraged from practitioners from all artforms: visual arts, sound art, music, literature, performance, biological arts, ecological arts, tactical media, community and participatory arts.

SymbioticA will be holding a Friday Seminar on the 20th March 3.30-5pm to discuss the Adaptation project in full.

Adaptation Residency
SymbioticA offers laboratory access, assistance in the fostering of networks and collaborations, marketing and administrative support and a dynamic environment to engage with other artists and researchers. Residents have the potential of exhibiting/ showcasing the works created during their residency.
     
SymbioticA are actively pursuing funds for residencies, however additional project funding should be sought by the successful Adaptation resident. SymbioticA will assist in generating grant applications. Adaptation residents will have the usual SymbioticA laboratory bench fees waived.

For further information go to http://www.symbiotica.uwa.edu.au/adaptation

Potential residents are encouraged to discuss their project in advance with Amanda Alderson, SymbioticA Project Officer on amanda@symbiotica.uwa.edu.au or (08) 6488 5583.

Expressions of Interest
Expressions of interest deadline: 31st March 2009.

Download the application form
Submit your applications electronically to amanda@symbiotica.uwa.edu.au or via mail to SymbioticA, School of Anatomy & Human Biology, M309, The University of Western Australia, 35 Stirling Highway, CRAWLEY WA 6009.