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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-GB link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>Open Call for works</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Deadline: 31/01/2018</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>State Machines</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> is a programme of activities devoted to the investigation of new relationships between states, citizens and the stateless made possible by emerging technologies. Focussing on how such technologies impact identity and citizenship, digital labour and finance, the project joins five experienced partners – <a href="http://aksioma.org/">Aksioma</a> (Slovenia), <a href="http://drugo-more.hr/">Drugo more</a> (Croatia), <a href="https://www.furtherfield.org/">Furtherfield</a> (UK), <a href="http://networkcultures.org/">Institute of Network Cultures</a> (Netherlands) and <a href="http://www.neme.org/">NeMe</a> (Cyprus) together with a range of artists, curators, theorists and audiences.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><a href="http://www.statemachines.eu/">www.statemachines.eu</a><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Every time a smartphone powers up, their user is tied inextricably into data, laws and flowing bytes to different countries. Their every personal expression is framed and mediated by digital platforms which now include those operating new kinds of currencies, financial exchange, and labour relations that bypass corporations and governments.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Meanwhile these same technologies increase governmental powers of surveillance, allow corporations to extract ever more complex working arrangements, and, although seemingly the epitome of globalization, they do little to slow the construction of actual walls along actual borders.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We ask how might the digital subjects of today become active, engaged, and effective digital citizens of tomorrow?<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>State Machines</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'> now launches an <b>open call</b> for a new commissioned artistic project.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>WHAT KIND OF PROJECT?</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We are interested in works that explore shifts in agency towards individuals, groups and commons from nation states and private companies. We invite proposals that draw on first-hand experiences in:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>– efforts and actions that resist new enclosures and preserve mobilities, freedom of assembly and other hard-won rights<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>– unintended impacts of digital flows on physical bodies, places and infrastructure<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>– shifting techniques for controls and flows of information and finance by governments, private companies and individuals;<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>– public deliberation and free speech in social media – algorithmic and human corruption and its counterforces;<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>– new tools and data for wrangling the personal and political impacts of cloud computing<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>The call is open to artists, technologists, activists, inventors and individuals, groups and hybrid human- artificial intelligence collaborations.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>We are interested in all art forms and actions that can be encountered and experienced across networks, online and in physical exhibition. We welcome diverse viewpoints, experimental and playful approaches.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>HOW WE WILL SUPPORT THE PROJECT</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>1. State Machines will support the production of the selected proposal with 5.000 € towards fees and production costs.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>2. State Machines will assist in all phases of the production process.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>3. The final project will be exhibited in at least two offline and one online exhibition during 2018 & 2019.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>4. Depending on the nature of the project, State Machines will be excited to present and distribute the new project through partners’ channels and communication networks. Which a diverse range of organisations, from museums to online galleries and project spaces to festivals, with a range of specialisms across production, participation, engagement, critical thinking and publication.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>CONDITIONS</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>– This call is open to individuals or groups working across any artforms and/or technologies in Europe.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>– The proposed project can be online and/or offline. If online only, please consider how it could be translated (i.e. shown, exhibited, narrated) in physical space.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>– Applicants should either have an established background in their respective fields and/or explain how this opportunity will assist the development of a new project.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>– We especially welcome proposals for new work. Yet, we will be happy to help in the extension of existing projects if our contribution will be key to develop them towards a new direction or critically enhance them so they will achieve a new dimension.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:13.5pt'>DEADLINE & HOW TO APPLY</span></b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Applications must be received by <b>23:59 (CET) on Wednesday 31 January 2018.</b><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Complete application must include the following:<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>1. Resume – including contact information, maximum 2 A4 pages<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>2. Project Proposal – detailing the project concept, maximum 2 A4 pages<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>3. Project Budget proposal – with a breakdown of how you will spend the €5000 budget, maximum 1 A4 page<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>4. Support Material – including examples of previous work, any relevant urls, any visuals (data flow, sketches, timeline, schematics, etc.) that will help us better understand the proposal and your practice.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Please send ONE .pdf format including materials 1-4 above to <a href="mailto:marcela@aksioma.org">marcela@aksioma.org</a>.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>For >5MB attachments, please use file transfer services like Wetransfer or provide a link to your own server space.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Contact:<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Marcela Okretič<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><b><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Aksioma | Institute for Contemporary Art, Ljubljana<o:p></o:p></span></b></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>Komenskega 18, 1000 Ljubljana, Slovenia<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>gsm: + 386 – (0)41 – 250830<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>e-mail: marcela@aksioma.org<o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'>www.aksioma.org<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt'>This project has been funded with the support from the European Commission. This communication reflects the views only of the author, and the Commission cannot be held responsible for any use which may be made of the information contained therein.</span><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></body></html>