Metal invites UK based artists to come together this autumn to investigate the role of art in the act of protest.
They are looking for eight artists to take part in an intensive research and development LAB to explore how art can continue to effectively respond to social, racial or political inequality and inform change.
The LAB will explore the ability for all of society to participate in protest movements – and through which ask how artists might seek to document, memorialise or intervene with public direct action in an increasingly tribal society.
This four-day LAB is open to artists (from all art forms) who work with, or are curious to explore these themes with others. This LAB actively encourages participation from BAME artists, alongside those representing other protected characteristics, in order to enable the widest range of perspectives and opportunities for diverse collaboration.
This LAB, a continuation of a model practised by Metal for over 8 years, creates a forum for discussion and experimentation; a supportive and open space to think, enables mess and mistakes, and provides the opportunity to explore strategies for the foundation of new artworks.
As part of the LAB, they will present a series of sessions with guest speakers and mentors which aim to provoke, challenge preconceptions, bridge past influences with future possibilities, and above all fuel interest and support innovative new thinking.
Working with Creative Associate Sud Basu, the LAB is hosted and facilitated by Metal – and will take place at their Liverpool site in Edge Hill Station.
The LAB will provide:
● A £400 bursary plus travel and accommodation
● Support and input from the Metal team, and connection to wider networks
● Time and space to develop new work relating to art & protest
● Working and social time with peers for discussion and exchange of ideas and practice
● The opportunity to further develop new work in partnership with Metal
Applicants:
There are eight places available on the LAB for UK based artists. They encourage applications from artists from all backgrounds. You will be a practising professional artist working in any creative discipline – i.e. visual art, film, sound, performance, spoken word, etc
You will be able to illustrate creative skills, experience and motivations, linked to at least one of the below criteria:
● Desire to create social change
● Practice that relates to the themes of activism or protest
● You must be available to attend the full LAB week in Liverpool: w/c 7th October 2019
All travel, accommodation and meals will be provided. They encourage all participants to stay in Liverpool for the duration of the LAB, maximising the opportunities to spend time with the other participating artists and speakers.
To apply and for more information see; http://www.metalculture.com/projects/protest-lab-act-up/
The deadline for all applications is Monday 9 September
If you would like to discuss your application or have any further questions please contact Sud Basu via email; sud@metalculture.com