Blast Theory
Unit 5, 20 Wellington Road, Portslade
BN41 1DN Brighton
United Kingdom
- Duration: from 3 to 12 weeks
- Founded: 2003
- Discipline: Curating/Research, Media Art, Multi Media, Performing Arts
- Targetgroup: International, National
Description
Blast Theory is a UK based artists' groups using interactive media, creating groundbreaking new forms of performance and interactive art that mixes audiences across the internet, live performance and digital broadcasting. In 2008, the company launched 20 Wellington Road, a renovated Victorian icehouse overlooking Shoreham Harbour in Brighton. The building provides offices and studios for the company as well studio spaces for emerging businesses and small companies working in creative industries, digital and media industries. Blast Theorys goal is to create an interdisciplinary community of international significance. The Residency Programme is a new model of residency initiated and run by artists. It aims to provide a space for residents to research and develop new work in a supportive and collaborative environment. It provides an opportunity for Blast Theory artists and residents to work alongside each other exchanging information, experience, knowledge and working methodologies in an open and dynamic dialogue. Residents are encouraged to present work in progress to Blast Theory and invited guests. Showings can be tailored and focused on individual needs. Residents are required to write a report and summary of their residency, which may be published on Blast Theorys website.
Technical Information
The building comprises: five studio/office spaces, communal area, project room and meeting space, residency accommodation, edit suite.
Accommodation Information
A small bedsit is provided which is suitable for one person or a couple. A communal shower-room, kitchen and outdoor terrace are also available.
Paid by host
Accommodation, working space
Paid by artist
£100 per week to cover maintenance costs. Blast Theory runs a bursary scheme that may be available to residents to offset the maintenance cost. This can be negotiated during the application assessment process.
Location
Based in a former Victorian icehouse overlooking Shoreham Harbour in Brighton
Deadline
January 31st and July 31st
Application Criteria
If you are considering making an application, please contact them before you submit your expression of interest. Expressions of interest are invited from individuals working in the following fields: pervasive and location based gaming and interactive media; the use of mobile and portable devices in cultural and artistic practice; games design and theory; interdisciplinary and live art practice. Applicants should have an established background in their respective fields and should be able to demonstrate how a residency period at Blast Theory will assist the development of their research and practice.
Application address
Unit 5, 20 Wellington Road, Portslade
Brighton
United Kingdom
Telephone +44 (0) 1273 413 455
www.blasttheory.co.uk
