Animate That! presentation

Animate That.The Briefing.

FASHION A COMPELLING EXPERIENCE.

TRIGGER SOMETHING UNEXPECTED.

PLANT A LASTING MEMORY.

ANIMATE THE EDGE.

THE EDGE IS LOOKING FOR…

• Three installation works of varying scale.

• They will be installed in the space for at least 12 months.

• Something that combines the arts, sciences & technologies in wonderful ways.

• Work that responds to the spaces.

• Collaboration in the Edge community.

WHAT THE EDGE WANTS THE WORK TO…

• Be site specific.

• Have a depth of engagement with the audience.

• Reflect the Edge as both a space & an idea.

• Invoke a response from the community.

ANIMATE THAT OPPORTUNITIES

• $10,000 for a work that is situated in the breezeway and/or foyer.

• $3,000 for a publically accessible work somewhere in the Edge or on the online platform.

• $150 for a publically accessible work somewhere in the Edge or on the online platform.

$10,000 COMMISSION

The Breezeway

The Foyer

Open to Australian creative's (or teams with members mostly ) 25 year old or younger.

$3000 & $150 COMMISSIONOpen to Queensland creative's (or teams with

members mostly ) 25 year old or younger.

Everywhere & anywhere the public are in the Edge

THE FACTS (I) – THE ARTISTS.

• One application per person per level.

• Open to individuals, groups and organisations.

• If you’re working for the State Library of Queensland, you cannot apply.

• If you used to work for the State Library of Queensland, you can apply.

• The commission applies to all costs associated with the work, including travel.

• The Edge will cover the public liability & professional indemnity.

THE FACTS (II) – THE WORK.

• Needs to be site specific.

• Will be exhibited exclusively at The Edge for at least 12 months.

• The copyright remains with the artist(s).

• If it uses electricity, it will need to be tagged & tested.

• Will be properly risk assessed & associated management plans will be put in place.

• There will be one commissioned work at each level.

THE FACTS (III) – THE FUNDING.

• It is income, not a prize, so you will need to handle the tax.

• The funding is GST exclusive.

• It would be a good idea to run it through an ABN rather than a statement of supplier

• Funding for the commissions is paid in three parts:

- A third up upon approval of the project plan.

- A third on installation of the work.

- A third at the conclusion of the 12 month install period.

THE FACTS (IV) – SELECTION PROCESS.

• Applications close on the 14 th October through the website, not the 7 th; we’ve extended the deadline

• Applications will be shortlisted by the 21st October and people will be contacted.

• Shortlisted applicants will be interviewed late October.

• Winners will be announced early November.

• Interviews will be conducted by internal (State Library of Queensland) and external reviewers.

THE FACTS (V) – SELECTION CRITERIA.

We have five (5) criteria for selection of the works:

• Originality.

• Practicality.

• Engagement with, and understanding of, the audience.

• Responsiveness to space.

• WOW factor.

Let us elaborate on those criteria…

QUESTIONS & ANSWERS.

TIME FOR THE TOUR.