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ArcheTime: Cross-Disciplinary Conference/Exhibition/Film Festival
dedicated to exploring artistic, academic and scientific concepts of Time


Call For Entries: 2009 Deadline has Passed

The deadline for submissions: April 12, 2009 for all categories

Before sending us an email with questions or with your submission please download and carefully read the Guidelines and Templates. We are unable to process multiple files attached to one email. Each part of your submission should be included in ONE word document. That document must be formatted according to the templates and sent as ONE attachment. We accept any and all types of unique proposals but please follow the submission guidelines.

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Submission Templates . . . . Abstract/Text . . . . Artwork/Film . . . . Performance/Music . . . . Technology . . . . . . . . . . .

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SUBMISSION   GUIDELINES:

We will consider submissions of works, which address the topic of Time from the perspective of scientific, cultural or academic studies, and the arts – or any combination thereof. All submissions have to demonstrate a clear relevance to the subject.

We encourage innovative and multi-disciplinary perspectives, and strive to support a broad range of participants from across the disciplines. Of specific interest are submissions that demonstrate a novel perspective and insight into the subject of Time.  

Open call submissions will be considered for participation in the ArcheTime conference, on June 6 th and 7 th , as well as the ArcheTime exhibition, which will run from June 4 th – June 14 th .

GENERAL SUBMISSION INSTRUCTIONS

We are considering submissions separately for the ArcheTime conference and the exhibition.

Conference:

Participants in the conference will present their work at ArcheTime, and will have their work published in the conference catalogue or the conference website.

Exhibition:

Participants in the exhibition will have their work displayed at the Tank Space for the Performing Arts between June 4 and 14 th , 2009 (unless noted otherwise), and will have their work published in the conference catalogue or the conference website.

International Submissions:

International contributors are invited to participate, but we cannot compensate any travel expenses. If you want to submit your work, but cannot attend in person, please contact us to discuss the possibility of submitting a recording of your presentation for display during the conference.

Formatting Instructions:

Submissions will be accepted via email starting February 20th 2009, sent as attachment to:
a r c h e t i m e [ - at - ] y a h o o . c o m

Submissions should include only ONE attached file, sized no more than 2MB.
Please include your last name and your sumission category (Abstract, Text, Artwork, etc.) in the file name and in the email subject line.

Link to submission templates at: www.archetime.net

Submissions must be in ONE Word or PDF file (document size 8.5''x11''), and must contain a cover page with the following information:

Submission Title
Your Full Contact Information
A Brief Bio (50-100 words)
CV (150-200 words)

Language: English.

APPLICATION FEES

Unless noted, all submissions must be accompanied by a non-refundable processing fee of $10 ($5 for students). This fee underwrites some of the basic expenses of organizing and hosting the conference. You can pay online to The Tank Space at:

http://www.thetanknyc.org/?q=archetime

We reserve the right to publish and reproduce submitted works for the promotion of the conference, and shall incorporate all generated documentation into its public archives. The projects and works selected shall be the property of the authors. All works submitted will be accredited to you unless stated otherwise. In its online format, the work (Low Resolution PDF and Images Files) will be deemed Open Content (as defined by http://www.creativecommons.org and http://www.opencontent.org) and could possibly be subject to artistic reinterpretation (at a later date) on behalf of the Internet community of readers. All those who wish to re-interpret your work will be advised to contact you directly.

By sending us your submission you fully accept the above rules and conditions. Please read detailed
Authors' Rights, Terms and Conditions

DETAILED REQUIREMENTS FOR SUBMISSIONS

CONFERENCE

Paper/Presentation Abstracts*

This call is for papers from disciplines as varied as physics, visual arts and art history, philosophy, literature, music, anthropology, sociology, biology, psychology, and information sciences. This is not an exhaustive list – please contact us if you are unsure of your submission's eligibility for the conference.

All presentations must be accessible to a non-specialized audience, and be able to fill 15 minutes, followed by a 5-minute question and answer session.

Abstracts should be no more than 300 words. While you may submit up to 2 abstracts (up to 300 words   each) per application, they should be included in ONE Word or PDF file.

Texts*

Textual submissions may be literary, poetic or narrative. While genre (fiction, autobiography, etc.) is not a qualifying factor, all texts must be relevant to the subject of the conference – Time. Texts should also fit into the format of the conference. Consider whether your submission will be appropriate for a 15-minute reading or presentation.

You may submit up to 2 poems or 2 excerpts from a story, novel, essay, article, or similar text. We will accept up to 2 pages of material, totaling no more than 600 words. If your original text exceeds 600 words (in the case of an article or a book), include a link to the whole work, if available.

All texts must be submitted in ONE Word or PDF file.

* Accepted authors will have the option to promote and sell their work during the conference.

EXHIBITION

Artwork

ArcheTime will exhibit digital images or copies of original artwork ONLY – no originals will be exhibited. Appropriate work should explore the topic of Time - feel free to include a description of each artwork up to 100 words that explains its relationship to the topic.

Images: We will accept up to 4 JPG images – as email attachments ONLY. These may represent several distinct works, or multiple views of a single work. There is no limitation as to the original media of the work – we accept submissions from painters, photographers, sculptors, conceptual and media artists, etc.

Images should be placed in the same ONE Word or PDF file. Please do not send separate images because it will complicate their identification later. The file size with images should be no more than 2 MB.

Image dimensions: The longer side must be 6''. Only one image per page.

Under each image, include:

Author Name, Year, Dimensions, Media and optional Synopsis (up to 100 words).

Films: We accept short films or videos up to 7 minutes long, or 7-minute excerpts from a longer work. Submissions are by email ONLY.

Please include in ONE Word or PDF file the title of the film, two stills, and a short synopsis (up to 300 words) that explains the film's relationship to the topic.

Please do not send us video files as attachments , send a link to a video online if available. If your work is selected, we will ask you for a copy of the full video or film (on DVD). Shipping instructions will be provided to selected open call participants.

Music and Performance*

Music and Performance proposals are accepted for an evening show that will close the exhibition on June 14 th . We are accepting applications for musical, artistic, theatrical, dance, comedic, and poetry performances up to 7 minutes long.

For musical applicants only: preference will be given for strong rhythmical compositions.

Please send us your submissions by email, including your information (see General Submissions Instructions) in ONE Word or PDF file. Do not send us music or video attachments, send us a link to the material if available online.

*Accepted authors will have the option to promote and sell their CD/DVD during the conference.

New Technology**

Designers, inventors, or creators of devices connected to Time can submit their creation for display at the exhibition.

Your submission should include a photo, illustration or technical drawing, and a description of up to 300 words. Your submission should be sent in ONE Word or PDF file.

** Higher submission fees apply:

Individuals without corporate sponsorship: $25

Individuals with corporate sponsorship: $250+, depending on the proposal.

Corporations: Contact us for further details.

More about the ArcheTime Project

Filmmaker Phillip Adams once said, “Of all the big questions of existence… none impacts our daily lives more than the problem of time.”  

The notion of time has always mystified and attracted the speculation of human cultures and civilizations. What is its nature? Where does it come from, and where is it going? Is it possible to fool it, as with a time machine? Scientists, philosophers, and religious figures have all attempted to answer such questions, yet we are still left with few, if any, answers.   If we combine previous work in philosophy, physics, poetry, music, visual arts and information science toward a solution of the "Time Conundrum" with the application of artistic and philosophical inquiry as well as historical and contemporary information science and technology, we may gain a better picture of the way that humans have understood, visualized, and possibly even misinterpreted time for generations.

Today, computers and their associated technologies are tools that strongly influence all aspects of our lives, including our understanding of and connection to time. This conference will also explore changes in our perceptions of time stemming from new technologies, e.g., have linear forms of information access changed as a result of non-linear, hypertextual influences and the perception of time as more non-linear?

The project will seek to answer a few fundamental questions: Can a multidisciplinary collaboration between artists and scientists bring us closer to an answer to the age-old question of the nature of time? What is the role of art in the realm of contemporary scientific thought and discussion? Are aesthetics a precursor to genuine understanding?

The Conference Program would consist primarily of a series of lectures and panel sessions. . The emphasis of the entire program would be on practical exchange and informal discussion rather than on the presentation of formal papers. The objective of the conference and the exhibition is to elucidate the debate and exchange of ideas between artists, scientists and IT professionals about the nature of time, and the possibilities of collaboration between the arts, technology and science in order to better understand it. With the purpose to provide a platform and a forum for direct exchange, collaboration, interaction and a basis for future cooperation among specialists of different fields.