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masterclass about radio. partially paid :-)
>Radioartejump: from Broadcasting to 'Narrowcasting'
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>As part of the international working conference ALMOST REAL, the European Cultural Foundation offers an interdisciplinary
>masterclass, directed by the Italian artist Federico Fusi.
>The masterclass is open to an international group of 25 emerging
>artists and other professionals in the cultural field who share a
>commitment to innovative artistic strategies and social
>transformation. It is the perfect opportunity to explore issues of
>art and social change, expand your creative practice, and meet
>like-minded participants from around the world.
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>Federico Fusi is widely regarded as a significant artist whose work >ranges from a figurative sculptural approach with Christian
>references to complex mixed-media installations and site-specific or >participatory projects. The fresh, uninhibited approach to
>communication of his R.A.M. (RadioArteMobile) project represents an >extraordinary challenge to conventional norms of art-making. Using a
>simple van and a radio transmitter, R.A.M. toured much of Europe
>until it reached the 2003 Venice Biennale.
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>For the ALMOST REAL masterclass, Fusi proposes a shift away from the
>idea of broadcasting to explore 'narrowcasting'. Radioartejump's
>approach to programming and artistic creation will be driven by the
>need to reach a small and specific community rather than a mass
>audience.
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>Masterclass participants will work collaboratively, drawing on their
>varied interests and skills. They will come face-to-face with the
>actual local environment of Utrecht, meet invited guests, and
>reflect on vital human questions through focused discussion and
>research.
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>In practical terms, the work involves establishing a temporary radio
>station at the Centraal Museum Utrecht; operating an internet/radio
>programme with its own FM-frequency and radio web; and, most
>importantly, creating sound-, voice- and language-based
>contributions for daily broadcast in a public space.
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>This English-language masterclass is for all sorts of artists and
>culture professionals who are interested in the idea of
>'narrowcasting'. A specific background in media or technology is not
>required.
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>'Radioartejump' lasts from Sunday 29 February to Thursday 11 March.
>The 12-day masterclass is directly followed by the ALMOST REAL
>working conference (until Sunday March 14), which participants will
>also attend and where the results of the masterclass will be
>presented.
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>GENERAL INFORMATION
>Masterclass participants must organize and cover the costs of their
>trip, and arrange visas themselves (an official invitation will be
>provided). The European Cultural Foundation will provide food and
>lodging for the duration of the masterclass.
>
>HOW TO APPLY?
>Please complete the following form and send it to the European
>Cultural Foundation, along with:
>- A curriculum vitae.
>- A written statement describing your area of interest and
>explaining why you would like to attend the masterclass. (Supporting
>documentation, such as video compilations, photos, texts or reviews
>are welcome but not required.)
>
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>APPLICATION DEADLINE - JANUARY 15, 2004!
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>Application masterclass 'Radioartejump'
>29 February to 14 March, 2004
>Bovenkant formulier
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>Please provide the following contact information:
>FIRST NAME
>LAST NAME
>ORGANIZATION (if applicable)
>STREET ADDRESS
>CITY
>STATE/PROVINCE
>ZIP/POSTAL CODE
>COUNTRY
>WORK PHONE
>HOME PHONE
>FAX
>URL
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>For more information and the conference programme please check our
>website www.almostreal.org or contact us by mail
>
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>European Cultural Foundation
>Jan van Goyenkade 5
>1075 HN Amsterdam
>Netherlands
>00 31 (0) 20 5733868
>0031 (0) 20 6752231