1st Annual Bioneers SE FORUM
October 28-39, 2005
REQUEST FOR PROPOSALS
Proposals must be received by: 4 P.M. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
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The Program Committee of the Bioneers SE FORUM is seeking artists,
designers and creative professionals of any kind who are based anywhere
in the Southeast, to participate as exhibitors, presenters, panelists,
speakers or performers in the Bioneers SE FORUM, October 28-30, 2005. It
is the goal of the Bioneers SE FORUM to include artists and cultural
arts presenters on several panels dealing with a range of social,
political and environmental issues and themes. We want to hear from
artists and creative professionals who have new ideas for solutions to
the pressing issues of our time-especially those issues that are of
special concern to our city and our region. These views and suggestions
may be conveyed through any means or media that the artist or arts
organization feels appropriate or effective.
Anyone interested in participating is requested to submit a proposal
describing a program element, such as a presentation, performance,
workshop, or other activity or exhibition that would enhance and support
the overall vision of the Bioneers and the Bioneers SE Forum. Proposals
that are accepted by the Program Committee will be included in the
schedule of events. The SE FORUM has certain resources to present a
wide variety of creative elements. However, funding will not be
provided, and all applicants must be prepared to provide all the
necessary equipment to support the execution or presentation of their
proposals once invited to be included in the SE FORUM. Proposals will
be considered in the context of these finite resources for presentation
on the premises during the dates of the Bioneers SE FORUM.
Such activities may include, but are not necessarily limited to:
* activities that invite audience participation
* demonstrations
* distribution of printed materials
* exhibitions and installations (subject to space limitations)
* panel discussions (75 minutes max. inc. Q&A, etc.)
* performances, including readings, spoken word, etc.
* presentations
* screenings or video installations
* surveys
* workshops
What is the Bioneers SE FORUM? www.inspiringfutures.org/bioneers
The Bioneers SE FORUM is a region-wide town hall meeting and progressive
summit focusing on sustainable and
equitable ideas, programs, services and technologies. The SE FORUM will
bring together progressive voices from across a wide spectrum of
industries, disciplines, interests and backgrounds. At least three
hundred citizens from across the Southeast are expected to participate
in conversations with business and community leaders, educators,
scientists, artists, designers and other innovators who are putting
practical solutions to work in the South and across North America.
The 3-day forum serves as a practical showcase of our region's most
effective sustainable and equitable products, technologies, business
models, public programs and non-profit organizations. By sharing the
models, case studies
and success stories that emerge when these nature-based solutions are
put into action, Bioneers inspires and catalyzes progressive change in
people and their communities.
The SE FORUM will take place at the Savannah College of Art & Design's
Atlanta campus at 1600 Peachtree St. N.W. over three days, October
28-30, 2005. Estimated attendance is 300. Registration is $20 a day
for students, seniors, working artists and activists. $95-$125 for
others for the weekend.
The Bioneers SE FORUM is one of eighteen similar events taking place
across North America in October under the name Beaming Bioneers. As a
Beaming Bioneers site, the Bioneers SE FORUM will present recorded
highlights from the national Bioneers Conference, taking place two weeks
earlier, October 14-16, in San Rafael, CA. (www.bioneers.org)
REVIEW CRITERIA
Submissions will be reviewed based on the following criteria (listed in
random order):
The workshop, activity, performance or artwork described in the proposal
should...
* Assume practical considerations for viewing, experience or
participation by attendees at the
SE FORUM sometime between 8am and 6pm on October 28, 29 and/or 30, 2005
* Demonstrate or explore a positive, practical solution or
solutions to one or more social, economic or environmental challenge
existing in the Southeast
* Relate to issues, situations, geography or cultural traditions
common or unique to all, or some part of,
Atlanta or any part of the Southeast region of the United States
* Relate to the Bioneers' holistic vision and nature-based
solutions approach to restoring the Earth
and communities
* Display creativity or originality in relating to the unique
participatory nature of the SE FORUM
Submissions will be reviewed by three or more members of the Program
Committee of the SE FORUM, which will make recommendations to the full
Steering Committee, an all volunteer team of individuals with
responsibility for producing and promoting the Bioneers SE FORUM. For a
complete list of the members of the Program Committee or the full
Steering Committee of the Bioneers SE FORUM, please e-mail:
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NOTE: Proposal should include names of prospective panelists for any
panel proposed. Bioneers SE FORUM has final approval on all panelists,
moderators and scheduled participants.
SUBMISSION PROCEDURE
Proposals should be not more than 1 page single spaced in 10-point font
as a printed document or as an attachment
to an e-mail submission. Send presentation proposals to:
[log in to unmask] (Please put "Program Proposal" in the
Subject field.)
Or mail 3 copies to: Program Proposals - Bioneers SE FORUM
523 East Lake Dr.
Decatur GA 30030
SUPPORT MATERIALS
Please include a current resume or vita with any proposal, a phone
number and e-mail address, if available.
If the proposal is requesting that artwork be displayed, please include
3 images of representative work on slides
or as 300 dpi jpeg attachments. Unfortunately, any materials submitted
with proposals can not be returned.
MANDATORY PROPOSAL DISCUSSION MEETING FOR FINALISTS (date, time and
location to be announced)
After positively reviewing all proposals, the Bioneers SE FORUM Program
Committee will invite an undetermined number of finalists to orally
describe and defend their proposal at a mandatory meeting with members
of the Program Committee. Anyone submitting a proposal should be
prepared to attend this meeting or send a representative to attend and
defend their proposal if they are unable to attend in person. Proposals
not represented at this meeting will not be included for final
consideration to be part of the program of the Bioneers SE FORUM.
SUBMISSION DEADLINE
Proposals must be received by: 4 P.M. THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 2005
to be guaranteed consideration to be included as part of the programming
of the Bioneers SE FORUM.
Proposals summated by US MAIL must be postmarked no later than Tuesday,
September 13, 2005.
NOTIFICATION
Artists submitting proposals for projects that are selected to be
included in the 2005 SE FORUM will be notified by phone or e-mail by
Wednesday, September 28, 2005.
For details on how to volunteer, sponsor a workshop or exhibit at the
Bioneers SE FORUM, contact Steering Committee Co-Chair Edward McNally at
[log in to unmask] or by phone at 404.371.8554 / 404-281-6419
Stan Woodard
Communications Director
Atlanta Contemporary Art Center
535 Means Street
Atlanta, GA 30318
404 688 1970 Ext 213
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