Mini-grant for Integrative Projects (A&D LIfe)

March 10, 2007 at 10:17 AM · Filed under interdisciplinary, proposals, teaching and learning

A&D Life Mini-Grants
With support from the Rackham Graduate School, A&D Life is pleased to be able to offer small project grants in support of activities that make bridges between art, design, and life science-related concerns. Small grants of up to $300 are available to teams whose projects share the concerns of A&D Life.

The focus of A&D Life is to:
1) understand the diversified viewpoints and approaches that structure creative engagement with the life sciences,
2) identify historical and contemporary precedents for work in these areas,
3) employ these theoretical and historical connections as catalysts for creative practices,
4) register creative work as research that documents the complex, shifting relationships of art practice at the interface of contemporary social and scientific endeavor.

Up to three (3) such grants are available and will be awarded on a competitive basis. Funds may be used for materials and/or expenses related to the project. Recipients will be asked to provide a brief presentation of their work (in progress or otherwise) at an A&D Life workshop.

Requirements:
Teams must be composed of at least two individuals including at least one faculty member and one graduate student.

Applications should not exceed a one-page description of the project, research, or creative work to be carried out. Include a list of team members, and a brief list or description of the interdisciplinary connections or network to be realized.

Applications may come from any Rackham department or school-associated teams. Please submit proposals by February 25th to gharp@umich.edu

DEADLINE EXTENDED

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ImageMap Tour of Sui generis

January 19, 2007 at 3:28 PM · Filed under boundary objects, Design, proposals, sculpture, thesis, visualization

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Exhibition Proposal for Palmer Commons

January 17, 2007 at 11:07 AM · Filed under boundary objects, interdisciplinary, proposals, sculpture, thesis

This is an exhibition proposal for Palmer Commons. I am in the process of building a medium-scale architectural piece that I think would fit and function well in the Windows Room on the third floor. The installation is in partial fulfillment of my work towards the MFA degree in the School of Art & Design. A reception may be planned to celebrate the installation/opening.

CLICK HERE FOR {images of the installation/sculpture}

Its approximate dimensions are 12′ L x 8′ W x 10′ H.
Its weight is between 250-500 lbs.

My thought is that the piece could sit in the 16′ space between the two central pillars closest to the windows facing Washtenaw in the Windows room–extending slightly (approx 8 ft from the center of the pillars) into the central space. As such it would be visible and attractive to passers-by. Electrical outlets are the only input needed, and I’ve noted the multiple outlets at the bases of the pillars.

I am expecting to complete the piece by the end of February with proposed installation in mid-March. How long the piece is installed is negotiable-though my aim is three-four weeks.

Please let me know what I can do to make this work out. My contact is available in the right-hand side column. I’ve already contacted and communicated with Mr. Barcena, and if possible, I’d like to arrange a time to meet to discuss the matter as soon as you are available.

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