CALL FOR PROPOSALS
LIGHTFORMS'98 MARKS THE BEGINNING of an exciting new bi-annual event for
the field of lightart! $5,000 prizes to each of three winners,
award-winning judges, prestigious sponsors. This event is a
co-production of Art & Science Collaborations, Inc. (ASCI) and The New
York Hall of Science.
LIGHTFORMS'98 is an international competition and exhibition of the
three winning LightArt proposals that will be executed and installed in
the Great Hall of the New York Hall of Science, April 16 - May 31, 1998.
This will be the first exhibition of monumental, site-specific, and
interactive lightart in the world. Such an exhibition is possible only
because of the uniquely appropriate nature of the Great Hall. Complete
details: http://www.asci.org Proposal deadline: Jan. 10, 1998.
To "feel" this space, imagine a blue, honeycombed cave, or gliding
through space leagues under the sea. Envision a cathedral-like space
(123' long by 70' wide) unfettered by the visual interruption of
vertical or horizontal support beams. No natural light enters this
darkened space, only that which is filtered by chunks of cobalt blue
glass embedded into cells of the grid-like concrete walls. The
undulating, modular curtain-wall forms distinct "bays" in the oddly
shaped, 80' tall cylinder room. The bays vary in shape and size between
10' - 15' deep and 20' - 32' wide. (There are photos, floor plan, and
wall-cell diagrams in the Guidelines.)
A DEFINITION OF "LightArt"
Any use of the medium of light to create a unique and personally
expressive piece of art. As well as being engaging and aesthetic, this
lightwork must be appropriate for the family and school audience (40,000
public anticipated) that will see this exhibition. Types of light
sources utilized can be as low-tech as fluorescent or incandescent lamps
or more high-tech, such as lasers (non-water cooled),
electro-luminescence, and fiber optics. REMEMBER these lightart
installations must be "interactive" with the public! We will help you
with this aspect (read the Guidelines).
WINNERS WILL RECEIVE:
- A $5,000 prize (presented at the end of the Opening Reception)
- Equipment: Donated or loaned by our theatrical & architectural
lighting Sponsors.
- A $150 per diem for 8 days (for expenses during installation; April
9-16, '98)
- 2-3 Helpers (college students) for installation.
- Round-trip airfare (if we can secure a donation for it)
- Auditorium Talk & Presentation by three winners; including past work.
- Print Publicity: winners announced in full-page ad in Discover
Magazine and photos of lightworks will be included in a Special Gallery
Section of Leonardo Journal, and editorial coverage is anticipated by
our sponsoring magazines.
- An online version of the exhibition, including all finalists'
proposals.
- Exhibition Catalog: 2,000 will be distributed for free at the
exhibition.
- NYC Media Coverage: we anticipate networkTV coverage.
Design Proposals due: January 10, 1998 (email during Jan. 5-10 ONLY)
Exhibition Opening: April 16
No printed Guidelines or Application Forms will be sent. Entrants must
visit the ASCI website for complete details. Electronic submissions are
encouraged.
Project concept and development: Cynthia Pannucci, Director of ASCI.
Email any questions to asci@asci.org but please read the Guidelines
thoroughly before doing so. Voice: 718 816-9796.
