A digital Artist Residency exploring connectivity and community in a time of social isolation.
Commissioned by Artlink Hull from May- July 2020
Call for Digital Artist Residency
(Call is now closed, selection process underway)
Artist brief:
Without precedent and with immediate effect, society is endeavouring to understand, adapt, and evolve to a whole new concept: Social Isolation.
In this present world-wide crisis - where physical contact, day to day life, and community interaction is severely restricted - individuals are finding themselves in the new and startling reality of navigating a world of rapidly evolving social norms.
Street By Street aims to explore the personal and social geography of our neighbourhood. It seeks out creative, non-physical ways to navigate human connectivity and kindness in an effort to create a better picture of our community, to connect with those around us despite barriers, and to build stronger links for the future.
We are interested in proposals that, over a two-month period, remotely explore the concept of connecting people 'street by street' through creativity and innovation. The selected applicant will produce a body of work that investigates geographical areas in the context of the social and personal topography of those who live there.
Submissions are open worldwide and to arts collectives or researchers - anyone exploring the boundaries of art, technology, and social engagement.
Guidelines
• The selected artist will be given a virtual studio in Artlink's @87 digital gallery to document their exploration and offer a glimpse into their process for the duration of the residency.
• The Artist will be limited geographically to exploring any of the streets in a one-mile radius of our physical gallery space at 87 Princes Avenue, Hull, HU5 3PQ. We are interested in how connections can be made virtually that link together a street or community.
• The artist's response should focus on social-engagement and explore the connectivity and capacity of current digital tools and social platforms, whilst also exploring activities that do not exclude those within our communities who may not have access or the resources required to communicate in this way.
• The residency duration will be over two months, from the 1st May - 1st July, with Artlink producers supporting the artist remotely through the process.
Artist fee
£2500 - This includes development, delivery and any materials.
*This figure is inclusive of any VAT the artist may incur. The artist is responsible for their own tax and National Insurance arrangements. No additional travel expenses are available.
How to apply
Please submit:
A proposal (maximum 2 sides A4 or video) indicating how you would undertake this brief and the methods you would utilise to engage the community.
An artist CV or link to your current website.
Submission deadline
Friday 17th April
*Please send submissions to: recruitment@artlinkhull.co.uk
Additional information
Any artist over the age of 18 may submit
Selectors decisions are final and we are unable at this time to provide feedback
Please note that this is an application process that will be decided by a selection panel. No payment is available for the application itself or work guaranteed on submission of a proposal.
If you would like this information in another format or would like to apply in an alternative format, please contact us to discuss your needs.
About Artlink
Artlink is an art gallery, cultural development and community engagement organisation established in 1982. Based in Hull, Yorkshire, UK, we are supported by Arts Council England as a National Portfolio Organisation. Our mission is to offer high quality contemporary art and cultural activities, and provide educational opportunities, free to all.
Artlink hosts exhibitions, creative workshops, talks, screenings, performances, learning programmes and forums that are inclusive, free and have no barriers to entry. We also support artists and cultural producers to make, show and discuss new work through provision of professional development opportunities such as residencies, exchanges, mentoring, training, bursaries and exhibition space.
