1^st 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: [log in to unmask]

 

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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www.thecontemporary.org