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> Hey all.
> We are in the midst of planning the next version festival and would
> like to
> put out one more warning about our deadline for project proposals.
> http:://www.versionfest.org
>
> There is a specific exhibition project that might be of interest to
> some of
> your friends called Urban Gardening and Exterior Decoration so please
> pass
> the info on as far and wide as possible.
> http://www.lumpen.com/garden/urbangardening.html
>
> Thanks..
> Edmar
>
> THE DETAILS::
>
>
> Version>05>Invincible Desire
> April 22- May 1
> Chicago
>
> Version is an international festival about art, media, technology and
> politics. Our fourth annual convergence, Version>05>invincible Desire,
> will
> examine the activities of local configurations and external networks
> that
> use visual art, innovative social practices, artist initiatives,
> creative
> uses of new technologies, organizing strategies and public
> interventions in
> order to engage in cultural reclamation.
>
> Through a diverse program featuring an experimental art expo, artistic
> disturbances, networked urban events, screenings, interactive
> applications,
> performances, workshops, art rendez-vous, parties, and action,
> Version>05
> will investigate the urgency for interventions in everyday life, the
> organization of our shared interests, and the distribution of our
> ideas.
>
> We will convene in Chicago for a ten day open laboratory to explore a
> diversity of tactics and strategies to activate our communities and
> amplify
> our ideas. The city of Chicago will be used as a map to examine
> microactions. Blueprints will be unveiled to strengthen emerging
> alliances
> and counter institutions. Alternative spaces will be open for staging
> actions. Public spaces and corporate places will be terrains of
> intervention.
>
> We seek to explore methods to enjoin the public in a dialogue about
> pressing
> issues and ideas of our age. We want to share your actions as well as
> projects and activities that can help us to transform personal and
> shared
> environments. It is our hope that the issue will offer ways to engage
> in
> meme warfare, practice social engagement and produce instruments of
> transformation during these dark ages.
>
> CALL FOR PROPOSALS AND WORK.
> Please visit: www.versionfest.org
>
> You may mail your proposals to:
> Version>05
> 960 W 31st St
> Chicago Il 60608
>
> Use the online submission form to submit proposals.
> http://www.adoptanamerican.com/version/
>
> Or contact ed@lumpen.com for help.
>
> ////////
>
> Version Festival