Chris Joseph

Lighthouse Arts and Training are looking for an experienced and highly motivated person to run their programme of creative and professional development initiatives for artists working with the moving image, animation and digital technology.

Lighthouse run a programme of work for artists incorporating commissions, masterclasses, training courses and networking events. The Media Arts Project Manager will develop and expand this work to provide a comprehensive programme of activity for artists at various stages in their careers.

Having recently moved into brand new premises in the Argus Building in central Brighton, with improved facilities and exhibition space, this vacancy provides an excellent opportunity for a dynamic and enthusiastic person to play a key role in the next phase of our development.

The deadline for applications is Friday 21st September 2007.
More: http://www.lighthouse.org.uk/about/mapm.htm

This post is funded by the Esmee Fairbairn Foundation.

Almost Perfect is a rapid prototyping residency and think tank focused on the exploration and creation of locative media. This program is designed for artists, content creators and researchers who are interested in incorporating mobile content into their practice. Participants will work with responsive environments, site specific installation and pervasive computing while exploring the political, social, and economic context of locative media at a critical vantage point through discussions and workshops.

Almost Perfect will provide a supportive environment for individuals or collaborative groups to work with a substantial support team in the development of their prototypes. No previous experience with mobile media or technical expertise is required.

Projects will be developed in dedicated studio and production facilities with the guidance, mentorship and support of internationally renowned peer advisors, BNMI’s Advanced Research Technology Mobile Lab, Hewlett-Packard Labs Bristol, and the staff of BNMI and the Creative Electronic Environment.

Peer Advisors

Paula Levine (CDN/US), a visual artist focusing on experimental narrative and new forms of narrative spaces. Her research/art practice is in GPS technology, wireless, and remote devices. Paula has over twenty years of experience in experimental documentary photography and video.

Christof Migone (CDN) is a multidisciplinary artist, performer, curator and writer. His work and research delves into language, voice, bodies, performance, intimacy, complicity, and endurance. His installations have been exhibited across North America and Europe. He currently lives in Montréal and teaches at Concordia University.

Simon Pope (UK) is currently researching walking as a visual art practice. He often works collaboratively or on large-scale, participatory projects. He represented Wales at their inaugural exhibition at the Venice Biennale of Fine Art in 2003, and forthcoming exhibitions include the group show Waterlog, curated by Jeremy Millar. Simon is a Reader at Cardiff School of Art & Design and is a research associate at Transmedia, Hogeschool Sint Lukas, Brussels and Goldsmith’s College, Digital Studios London.

Almost Perfect

Almost Perfect runs from November 4 - December 1, 2007. Deadline is September 7, 2007 and notifications will be sent out September 17, 2007.

More info at http://www.banffcentre.ca/bnmi/coproduction/