Creative Lab - Call for submissions

We are inviting submissions from artists to explore new ideas and methods in the Creative Lab space.

Artists working in the live art, contemporary performance, new theatre, time-based media and interdisciplinary arts sectors are invited to submit proposals to be considered for a CCA Creative Lab.

Creative Lab objectives:

• An opportunity for emergent and established artists to have time for process, rather than focusing on final product
• To give artists an opportunity to show their investigations to the public for feedback
• Networking opportunities

General information:
The Creative Lab space at the CCA is a light and versatile room approximately 7 m x 11.70m.  Support for the Creative Lab can include use of a small residential space to sleep one person (depending on availability).  Technical assistance for sound and lighting can also be requested.  The CCA may also be able to assist with mentoring, administrative or other production needs.  Applicants should make it clear in the submissions if their Creative Lab would depend on technical or other provision.  CCA has £500 allocated for each Creative Lab (which has to cover any production or technical costs for in-progress showings etc).

Dates:
12 slots, up to 4 weeks each, April 10 – March 2011
The time slots for the Creative Lab space are on a fixed diary. Please let us know your preferred month from the list and we will notify you of the closest available slot.

Selection process:
Applications from artists based in Scotland will be particularly welcome.

General criteria:

• Time spent must be on development of the artist's own, original work
• Creative Lab time is for research rather than rehearsal time
• We are primarily looking for artists who are unable to fit easily into theatre, poetry, dance as traditional categories. The focus is on the contemporary artist who specialises in the realisation of ideas, rather than pursuing a specialism
• Artists will be required to share their work in an open studio day, an artist’s talk, and a work-in-progress performance or in a format to be discussed with the CCA.
• Artists must also help with evaluation and provide appropriate documentation of their Creative Lab.
• Artists must conform to CCA’s Health & Safety rules and regulations
• Equal Opportunities will be employed in the selection of these labs in line with CCA’s policies

To submit a proposal:
We would like a brief (maximum 2 sides) description of the work you would like to investigate, including the conceptual basis, content, art forms used, and how much time you would need. Please include your CV and list of artist’s experience and any supporting material or documentation on video or DVD.

Deadline: 14 December 2009

Send proposals to:
Creative Lab
CCA
350 Sauchiehall Street
Glasgow G2 3JD

Enquiries: gen@cca-glasgow.com

Photo: Linda Franke, from 2008 – 2009 Creative Lab Residency