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Cross-TIC seeks artists and makers who would like to create (under supervision) a cross-media installation or artwork. You will develop the work as part of NOMAT (Nomadic Offspace Museum of Art & Technology), a new concept of GOGBOT Festival. Under the title NOMAT, GOGBOT presents art installations with a focus on technology and innovation throughout the year and in different places (nomadic and offspace, that is!) in the Twente region.

The production must be cross-medial in nature and contain a technologically innovative component; the rest is free to be filled in. Where and when the installation will eventually be presented (a festival, art exhibition, random somewhere in public space in Twente) will be coordinated with you.

Do you have a bold idea? Don’t hesitate, just send it in!

Cross-TIC seeks individual creators or collectives from all professional art disciplines: film, theater, visual arts, music and performance who live and/or (want to) work in Twente. We are looking for creators or collectives who want to work cross-media, beyond the boundaries of their own discipline; using different media, with a technological and/or innovative approach. And they fit the vibe of PLANETART (organizer of GOGBOT Festival).

As an artist in the Cross-TIC production process, you will have 2 to 4 months to work on your own production. You do this in collaboration with a PLANETART supervisor and his/her network. Together you will look at what interesting connections can be made in the region when developing your artwork. The supervisor also provides you with feedback and links you to relevant partners. Read more about Cross-TIC here.

This production process at Cross-TIC consists of:

• Presenting your work within NOMAT in Twente;
• a fee of €39 per hour (ex. VAT) for a total of 300 hours;
• A separate production budget of € 5350 (ex. VAT);
• guidance from PLANETART and its network;
• Participation in a maker day (6 – 8 hours total);
• Participation in Communities of Practice (12 hours);
• up to 2 (short) substantive presentations on your project to partners and stakeholders;
• external expertise: there is a budget to call in external expertise (in consultation with your supervisor) in your desired field;
• a new network: as an artist within Cross-TIC, you will become part of a new regional, cross-discipline network of makers and get to know the cultural institutions and partners in Twente;
• Support in developing your overall cultural entrepreneurship.

Directly to the form (link to Google form)

Would you like to submit a proposal? Then submit the following in 3 separate PDFs:

• your portfolio
• your CV
• your project plan

This can be done through the Google form above.

Project Plan

Incorporate the following aspects into your project plan:

• A description of your concept for this production, the audience experience and how the project fits within NOMAT‘s concept;
• Why you want to execute this plan, what the reason and urgency is for you, and what step you want to take as an artist or maker;
• A production plan including a time schedule and rough budget;
• A description of the expertise you are still missing and experts/professionals you already know yourself with whom you would like to engage in conversation.
• Your link to Twente

After the August 12, 2024 deadline, all project proposals will be discussed by four profile coordinators. The coordinator of the relevant Open Call is ultimately responsible for selecting the project and supervising it. You will receive a response to your proposal no later than 4 weeks after the deadline.

Cross-TIC was developed by the Twente Culture Region: 14 Twente municipalities working together in the field of culture. In consultation with the cultural field, they developed a vision for culture in the region. Based on that vision, Cross-TIC was set up by Library Almelo & Theater Hof 88, Werkplaats Diepenheim, Oyfo, PLANETART, Schouwburg Hengelo, Theater Sonnevanck, Stichting Oldenzaalse Musea, Tetem and Concordia (penman).

Contact details
Do you have questions about the Open Call? If so, please contact the project manager: julia@cross-tic.nl.