ICE Announcements 9.26.17
http://ice.uga.edu
1. ICE Arts + Environment Project Ideas Session (10/4)
2. Idea Lab Mini Grants CFP and Info Sessions (deadline 10/26)
3. Performance: The Last Witch (9/26-10/1)
4. Lecture: Mid-Century Modern (9/26)
5. Colloquium: Abraham Johnson and David Forsee (9/29)
6. Roundtable: Robin Karson (9/29)
7. Performance: Rote Hund New Music Ensemble (10/3)
8. Opportunity: 4'33" Spotlight on Scholarship (deadline 10/2)
9. Opportunity: Social Ecology Studio Project Pilot Grants (deadline 10/11)
10. Opportunity: Guthman Musical Instrument Competition
and Moog Hackathon (deadline 10/20)
11. Opportunity: MAP Fund (deadline 10/30)
12. Opportunity: CURO Research Assistantships (deadline 11/1)
13. Opportunity: Campus Sustainability Grant (deadline 11/13)
14. Conference: a2ru National Conference (11/1-4)
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1. ICE Arts + Environment Project Ideas Session
Wednesday, October 4 at Noon
Lamar Dodd Room S160
An open session to learn about arts + environment project funding opportunities at UGA. Kevin Kirsche and Tyra Byers from the Office of Sustainability and Michael Marshall from the Lamar Dodd School of Art will be available to answer questions about Campus Sustainability Grants and the new Social Ecology Studio Project Pilot Grants. Get feedback on project ideas, meet potential collaborators, and learn more about available resources.
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2. Idea Lab Mini Grants Call for Proposals
Deadline: Thursday, October 26
*Information Sessions*
Lamar Dodd Building Room S160
Monday, October 2 at 8:30 AM
Tuesday, October 10 at 10 AM
Friday, October 13 at 2 PM
Thursday, October 19 at 9:30 AM
Wednesday, October 25 at 3:30 PM
Stop by ICE to find out more about the Idea Lab Mini Grants. Share project ideas, look for collaborators, and ask questions.
Idea Lab is a UGA student organization committed to providing an open, interdisciplinary platform for engagement in arts. UGA students from all disciplines are invited to apply for funding up to $500 to support new creative and collaborative projects. Special consideration will be given to projects with themes about, by, or for marginalized populations.
Grant proposals should be sent via email to:
[log in to unmask]
Please include the following information:
- Title and brief description of proposed project (500 word maximum)
- List of project participants (include title or majors and role in project)
- Name of lead applicant (include major and year of study)
- Project outcomes
- Itemized budget
Selection Criteria:
- Creative merit
- Extent of collaborative and interdisciplinary activity
- Feasibility
Lead applicant must be a UGA student. Collaborative teams may include students, faculty, staff, and members of the community. Deadline for grant proposals is Thursday, October 26, 2017 at 5 PM.
The Idea Lab Mini Grant Program is supported by Ideas for Creative Exploration (ICE), an interdisciplinary initiative for advanced research in the arts at UGA. ICE is supported in part by the Willson Center for Humanities and Arts, Franklin College of Arts and Sciences, and the Graduate School.
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3. The Last Witch
September 26-30 at 8 PM
October 1at 2:30 PM
Fine Arts Building, Cellar Theatre
http://www.drama.uga.edu/event/1827/the-last-witch
Written by Rona Munro. Directed by Ray Paolino. Scotland, 1727. An eccentric widow's refusal to deny charges of witchcraft sets her at odds with a new sheriff, threatening not only her life but that of her daughter.Tickets are $16, $12 for students.
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4. Mid-Century Modern Lecture
Tuesday, September 26 at 6:30 PM
Jackson Street Building
Architectural photographer Robin Hill of Miami; architect Joseph Smith w/ Bork Design Inc. of Athens; UGA College of Environment & Design assoc. professor Wayde Brown, specializing in history of historic preservation.
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5. Colloquium: Abraham Johnson and David Forsee
Friday, September 29 at 12:20 PM
Fine Arts Building Room 53
This colloquium focuses on CURO research projects by undergraduates in Theatre and Film Studies. David Forsee will present "Dynamics of Space and Meaning-Making in London Theatre," and Abraham Johnson will present "Interpreting Queer Spirituality for The Stage."
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6. Roundtable Discussion with Robin Karson of Library of American Landscape History
September 29 from 3:30 - 5 PM
Jackson Street Building, Room 112
The College of Environment and Design and the Willson Center present a roundtable discussion with Robin Karson, founder and director of the Library of American Landscape History, a nonprofit publisher of books that advance the study and practice of American landscape architecture, located in Amherst, Massachusetts. Among her publications are Fletcher Steele, Landscape Architect; The Muses of Gwinn; and A Genius for Place; two multi-author works, Pioneers of American Landscape Design and Warren Manning, Landscape Architect and Environmental Planner; and many articles about American landscapes of the early twentieth century.
Karson has organized several traveling exhibitions and, since 2012, has been executive producer for several short documentary films including The Best Planned City in the World, recipient of the prestigious Film Award from the Society of Architectural Historians. Her written work has been recognized with awards from the American Society of Landscape Architects, the American Horticultural Society, the Foundation for Landscape Studies, and the Institute of Classical Architecture and Art. In 2017 she was made an Honorary Member of the American Society of Landscape Architects.
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7. Rote Hund New Music Ensemble
Tuesday, October 3 at 6 PM
Ramsey Concert Hall
Rote Hund's fall chamber recital, "Who's Afraid of New Music?" features music by Nicholas Maw, Erika Svanoe, and UGA's own Emily Koh.
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8. 4 Minutes, 33 Seconds: Spotlight on Scholarship in the Arts
Registration deadline: October 2
http://arts.uga.edu/433-spotlight-on-scholarship-in-the-arts/
This competition highlights scholarly research by UGA students about any art form or combination of art forms, including (but not restricted to): visual art, music, theatre, dance, film, literature, media arts, or performance art. The focus is on historical, theoretical, and critical research about art, as opposed to original works of art created by the students. This competition provides an opportunity for students to present their research in a clear and accessible way to students, faculty, administrators, and alumni throughout the university. Students may present their research in one of two ways:
4'33" Thesis Presentation. Students will present an oral presentation about their research, no longer than four minutes and thirty three seconds in length, accompanied by Powerpoint slides. (Note that the media should be used to support and illustrate the live presentation, not as a substitute for it.) Eligibility: Any UGA M.A. or Ph.D. student in any department conducting scholarly research about art or artists is eligible to apply.
The 4'33" Thesis Presentation competition will be held on Tuesday, November 7, from 8:00-9:30 pm in the Georgia Museum of Art Auditorium. Presenters will be judged by research innovation, presentation creativity, and effective communication. The first prize winner will receive $433.
4'33 Poster Exhibit. Students will create a poster exhibit about their research. The exhibit can consist of either a light-weight, wall-mountable poster, or a free-standing exhibit that fits on a 4" x 4" section of a table. If the exhibit includes audio and/or video, a playback device and headphone must be provided; power outlets will be available. Eligibility: Any UGA graduate student in any department and any undergraduate student working on a CURO project is eligible to apply.
All 4'33" Poster Exhibits will be on display from Wednesday, November 1 through Tuesday, November 7 in the Georgia Museum of Art Education Center. The 4'33" Poster Exhibit competition will be held on Tuesday, November 7 from 7:00-8:00 pm in the Georgia Museum of Art Education Center. Students must be present during this time to present their poster and answer questions for the audience and judges. Three $150 prizes will be awarded in three categories: Most Effective Communication, Most Innovative Research, and Most Creative Presentation. Students may win in more than one category.
To Apply: On no more than 1 typed page, provide your full name, department, degree program, name of faculty advisor, and a summary of your research project that clearly explains the significance and originality of your research to both specialists in your area and non-specialists. E-mail your application to Camie Williams at [log in to unmask] by October 2, 5:00 pm.
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9. Social Ecology Studio Project Pilot Grants
Deadline: Wednesday, October 11 at 5 PM
The Social Ecology Studio is accepting applications from graduate and undergraduate students for Project Pilot Grants intended to support projects working within the vision of the studio.
Vision: The Social Ecology Studio is a multi-researcher, collaborative art workspace dedicated to advancing sustainability and resilience through the arts. Capitalizing on art's ability to engage, inform and activate a diverse range of constituents, the studio acts as a bridge, humanizing and connecting community members and policy makers with issues entrenched in social ecology. The Studio facilitates collaborations with scientific and social research topics from across campus and the community, serving as a hub for graduate and undergraduate students to identify research opportunities while providing space and resources to work collaboratively.
Granting Priority will be given to projects that fulfill one or more of the following objectives:
- The project engages current social and ecological issues.
- The project is collaborative.
- The artist collaborates with researchers from non-arts disciplines in one of the following manners:
- bringing art thinking into the workflow of non-arts discipline research,
- utilizing the research of non-arts discipline(s) in the ideation and/or
methodology of the artist's workflow,
- utilizing non-arts research in the production of the work.
- The project interacts with the community outside of the University.
- The project serves as a pilot for a CURO research project proposal, Sustainability Grant
Proposal, Willson Center Graduate Research Award application, or other UGA or external research opportunity.
Grant Proposals must include a written statement no more than one page in length (single spaced, 1 inch margin, 11 point type), identifying the proposed project and its alignment with studio vision and granting priorities. On a second page include a budget and short paragraph justifying the budget expenditures.
Grant Amounts will be awarded in the range of $200-$800 and will include access to a collaborative studio workspace and project mentorship from studio director Michael Marshall and a network of affiliated faculty from across campus. Unfunded proposals may still be eligible for facility and mentorship support by invitation.
Expenditures are subject to UGA policies and procedures.
Application Deadline: Wednesday, October 11, 5:00 pm.
Submit your application as a pdf or word document to Michael Marshall via email to
[log in to unmask], subject heading: "SES Pilot Grant Proposal YourFirstName YourLastName"
Questions or proposal development advice? Email Michael Marshall at [log in to unmask]
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10. Guthman Musical Instrument Competition and Moog Hackathon
Deadline: October 20
http://guthman.gatech.edu
Georgia Tech's 2018 Margaret Guthman Musical Instrument Competition is an annual event aimed at identifying the world's next generation of musical instruments and unveiling the best new ideas in musicality, design, and engineering. Wired magazine called the competition an "X-Prize for music," and contestants liken it to a TED Conference for new musical instrument designers. The Guthman Competition will take place March 7-8, 2018, at Georgia Tech's Ferst Center for the Arts, in Atlanta, Georgia.
The deadline for submissions is October 20, 2017. Approximately twenty semi-finalists will be invited to demonstrate, discuss, and perform with their instruments as they compete for $10,000 in cash prizes.
Register for the 4th Annual Moog Hackathon!
http://guthman.gatech.edu/moog-hackathon
The 2018 Moog Hackathon is a 48-hour competition conducted at the Georgia Tech School of Music starting Friday evening, February 9 and ending Sunday evening, February 11. Hackathon participants will design and build novel musical instruments using Moog platforms and other software and hardware prototyping tools provided by Georgia Tech. Participants will compete for $6,000 in prizes and the top winner will be automatically admitted as an entrant to the Guthman Competition.
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11. MAP Fund Call for Proposals
Deadline: October 30
https://mapfundblog.org
The MAP Fund is founded on the principle that exploration drives human progress, no less in art than in science or medicine. MAP supports original live performance projects that embody a spirit of deep inquiry. In particular, MAP is interested in supporting artists that question, disrupt, complicate, and challenge inherited notions of social and cultural hierarchy across the current American landscape.
As an anti-racist organization that does not support cultural appropriation, or oppressive project language, structures, or content, MAP supports artists who are trying to offer alternative artistic and social paradigms. MAP supports projects that address these concerns through the processes of creating and distributing live performance to the public, and/or through the content and themes of the work itself.
The program pursues its mission by welcoming applications for aesthetically-diverse, live performance projects that operate in dialogue with the current socio-political climate, and by employing a new group of peer reviewers and panelists each year who are empowered to recommend the projects they believe most align with our goals through a rigorous evaluation process that is moderated by MAP staff.
MAP awards $1 million annually to up to 40 projects in the range of $10,000 - $45,000 per grant. The key features of the program are:
An open submission policy: MAP welcomes applications from artists and organizations across the US. Committed to the fullest expression of inclusivity, we hope to discover the freshest ideas and practices in the field, thus continuously seeding new growth.
Panelists and reviewers who are committed to the Fund's ideals: To review applications, MAP hires artists and arts professionals who have demonstrated their own excellence of craft, leadership, and spirit of generosity to their peers. Their guiding role in MAP award selections allows the program to be responsive to movement in the field, as well as the socio-political moment, rather than to be prescriptive. MAP invests full authority in reviewers and panelists to interpret the program goals according to that knowledge and expertise, within facilitated conversations.
Reviewers and panelists reflect the range of diversities MAP supports in its grantees (aesthetic, racial, ethnic, gender, geographic, career stage, independent artists and those connected to institutions).
A focus on the creative individual: The MAP application centers on the creative process and is designed to let the peer panel hear directly from artists. Core components are the artist's personally written statement of purpose, biography, and work samples.
An appreciation of the artist's process: The MAP Fund's allowable costs are designed to emphasize process. They include residency costs, research and development expenses, workshop performances, and artist travel and commissioning fees.
A national presence: MAP believes that inclusivity is critical to the health of the field and is committed to welcoming applications from every state and region in the country.
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12. CURO Research Assistantships
Deadline for Spring: November 1
http://curo.uga.edu/
Information Sessions:
From finding a faculty mentor to applying for CURO funding, our information sessions are designed to help you get the most out of your research experience at UGA.
Tuesday, Sept 26, 12:30-1:20pm
Thursday, Oct 12, 2-2:50pm
Monday, Oct 23, 1:25-2:15pm
Tuesday, Nov 7, 11-11:50am
The CURO Research Assistantship (CRA) supports experiential learning opportunities that only a major research university can provide. As part of an initiative to enhance the UGA learning environment, the CURO Research Assistantship Program provides 500 stipends of $1,000 each to outstanding undergraduate students across campus to actively participate in faculty-mentored research.
Assistantships are one-semester awards for either Fall, Spring, or Summer. Assistantship students are encouraged to register for academic credit regardless of major, GPA, or Honors status. All Assistantship recipients are required to present their research at the spring CURO Symposium. If beneficial for their programs of study, students may conduct research with faculty members outside their department, college or school.
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13. Campus Sustainability Grant
https://sustainability.uga.edu/get-involved/sustainability-grants/
Call for Proposals
Pre-Proposal- October 13th
Proposal- November 13th
Drawn from the Student Green Fee, grants up to $5,000 are available to current UGA students who wish to initiate projects to advance sustainability through education, research, service, and campus operations. Successful projects will address priorities outlined in UGA's 2020 Strategic Plan to actively conserve resources, educate the campus community, influence positive action for people and the environment, and provide useful research data to inform future campus sustainability efforts. Interdisciplinary projects designed to inspire, beautify and uplift - as well as to inform and conserve - are encouraged. Special consideration will be given to projects incorporating sustainability + arts. Grants are awarded based on merit, positive impact, implementation feasibility, and available funding.
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14. a2ru National Conference
November 1-4
Northeastern University, Boston, MA
Registration now open
http://a2ruevents.wixsite.com/a2ruboston
The 2017 theme, "Arts in the Public Sphere: Civility, Advocacy, and Engagement," will use the city of Boston as a starting point for discussion and engagement surrounding creative placemaking. As a 21st century global city, Boston embodies many of the issues that drive diverse contemporary cultural contexts. It supports a rich and continually evolving sense of civic realms, and is home to leading arts, educational, medical, industrial, and corporate entities invested in innovative modes of research, practice, and civic participation. There is also clear recognition that the 'public sphere' is not confined to large metropolitan regions. Creating dynamic communities that engage and extend beyond traditional boundaries - in both virtual and material ways - remains a growing challenge and the work before us.
The a2ru Student Travel Grant Program is open to any undergraduate or graduate student currently attending a partner institution who would like to attend the annual a2ru conference. Grants of up to $250 will be awarded. Applications are reviewed on a rolling basis, and only a limited number are available for each a2ru conference event.
http://a2ru.org/a2ru-launches-new-student-travel-grant-program/
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