Thu Apr 23, 2015 17:00

Bristol , United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

This is an open call for Watershed's Pervasive Media Studio Artist's Residencies programme, a fantastic opportunity for artists based in the UK, to explore ideas at the point where art, culture and technology meet.

We have one residency available, most suited to artists seeking time and space to think, share and make new work. The programme is two-months in duration, beginning in June 2015 and is made possible with support from Arts Council England. It is based at Pervasive Media Studio and open to all art forms.

Artists can apply as individuals or groups, and will receive a bursary, a facilitated programme produced by Watershed, plus budget to support travel, relocation and production. This is an excellent opportunity to be fully immersed in development of a project idea, whilst becoming part of the inspirational network of practitioners associated with the Pervasive Media Studio.

For more information on how to apply, please visit: http://www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/opportunities/2015-04-23/studio-artists-residencies-2015 to download a brief and application/equal opportunities form and return to Projects Coordinator Rachael Burton rachael.burton@watershed.co.uk. CVs and portfolios will not be accepted, please use the form provided.

Please note: we also currently have funded opportunities to join the Pervasive Media Studio as part of our New and emerging talent residency programme. Please read the call information for each carefully and decide which of the opportunities is right for you before submitting your application. For this opportunity please visit: http://www.watershed.co.uk/whatson/opportunities/2015-05-05/new-and-emerging-talent-residencies-2015

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Image credit: Colony © Nikki Pugh developed in residence at Pervasive Media Studio 2014

Tue Apr 07, 2015 17:00

Bristol, United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland

Applications for the Playable City Award 2015 are now open

Creatives from around the world are invited to propose distinctive ideas that put people and play at the heart of the Future City. All over the world governments and tech companies are investing in smart systems for cities, using communication networks and sensors to join up services, collect data and make efficiencies. The Playable City Award asks us to imagine how we might use these same technologies to make our cities more liveable, hopeful and collaborative. The winning proposal will be installed in Bristol, UK for the public to play in autumn 2015.

The Award includes:

Award of £30,000
A trip to Tokyo in October 2015 to share learning from the Award as part of Watershed and British Council’s Playable City Tokyo programme
Practical support in producing the work
Connection with the Pervasive Media Studio at Watershed in Bristol
Development of touring and future opportunities
Documentation of the work

Who should apply?

We are looking for artists, designers, architects, urbanists, interaction designers, technologists and creative practitioners who can demonstrate a history of delivering high quality, innovative practice. Individuals or teams can apply.

Full details on the award, how to apply, assessment criteria, and the judgment process can be found at http://www.watershed.co.uk/playablecity/apply/2015

On 18th March there will be a live twitter chat for applicants to @PlayableCity

If you have any questions after reading the overview and FAQs, then feel free to get in touch via:

playablecity@watershed.co.uk / 0117 9275189 /