Call for Entry iDEAS 15
iDEAS 15 is an international exhibition of Hybrid forms, digital art, design, and new media. The iDEAS 15 exhibition coincides with the annual International Digital Media and Arts Association (iDMAa) conference, to be held on the campus of East Tennessee State University in Johnson City, Tennessee, from November October 21st – 23rd. Opening reception is Wednesday evening, October 21st.
Submission Deadline: September 20th, 2015 (12:00am CST)
Entry Fee (for Individual Artists): $35.00
Artists whose work is accepted will qualify for:
Participation in the IDEAS15 Exhibition at Venue@the King Center 300 E Main St, Ste 200, Johnson City, TN 37601
- A $35 discount on their conference registration
- Possible inclusion in the iDMAa journal
- Consideration for participation in artist talks and artist roundtables at the conference
- Inclusion in the online gallery at http://idmaa.org/ (uploaded after conference)
The exhibit opening will take place on October 21st, the opening night of the conference. The event will be open to all conference attendees, ETSU faculty and students, as well as the surrounding community. The exhibition will be on display for the duration of the conference and featured in the online gallery after the conference.
Exhibition Information & Requirements
Submitted work must have been created within the past three years and utilize digital media in some stage of the creation process.
Suggested Media (Including, but not limited to):
- Printed Imagery
- Interactive/Digital Installations
- 3D Printed Sculptures
- Web sites and Internet art
- Short time-based films, videos, and animations (under 5 minutes)
- Sculptural works
- Sound Art
- Video Games
Exhibition facilities and equipment provided by the conference:
- Walls/Structures for hanging work
- Pedestals for 3D and computer/tablet based work
- Screening area that will project a compilation of time-based work
East Tennessee State University has some equipment available. Please do plan to provide your own if at all possible.
- DVD/Blu-Ray Players
- Digital Projectors
- Flat panel Monitors
- Speakers and/or Headphones
- Electricity
- Wi-Fi
Shipping, Equipment & Installation
While complex projects are encouraged, participants are responsible for:
- all packaging/shipping
- any equipment not listed above
- any installation labor if work is not hang/pedestal ready
iDMAa is not responsible for any damage to work during shipping or installation. Accepted work must be ready for installation in a gallery setting.
Submission Process
Artists may submit up to three images (or URLs for time-based/interactive work). The images/URLs can represent up to three works. If submitting time-based/interactive work, please use a screenshot as your image, and include the URL in the image description.
After submitting the three images/URLs, there will be a one-time, non-refundable $35 credit card payment. This fee will be used to cover miscellaneous costs involved with the exhibition (see above) and help iDMAa continue to offer professional artistic exhibitions.
Jurors
The 2015 panel of jurors is made up of a select group of professionals from the digital arts, design, art history, and new media curatorial community. Jessica Cochran, Jesse Seay, Dena Ebers, Pat Badani and Sabrina Raaf. In addition to selecting the works, the jury will also award a Juror’s Choice Award, an Innovation Award, and Best in Show Award.
Send any questions to: [email protected]
This prospectus and details about the conference and organization can be found on the iDMAa website: http://idmaa.org/conferences/east-tennesseee-state-2015/
To submit your work, click on the button below. This link will take you to slideroom/iDEAS15-where you will set-up an account, pay fees and enter your information and materials.