Established in 1998, Subtle Technologies is a non-profit arts organization dedicated to investigating the relationships between art, science and technology. Every May the organization presents the Subtle Technologies festival at the University of Toronto. This multidisciplinary event invites artists, scientists, technologists and theorists to discuss, demonstrate and exhibit their work.
The festival is an opportunity to explore areas still searching for definitions, explanations and meaning. It is their goal to have a varied program to provide a forum for the cross pollination of ideas.
2003 Programs Seeking Proposals :
General Symposium: Throughout the three days of presentations, we aim to cover a wide variety of subjects. In the past, topics addressed include quantum physics , quantum computing and other unconventional computing technologies, music, dance, consciousness research, holography, animation, genetics, sonic explorations, sensing systems and devices, social systems, complexity theory, and artificial intelligence.The programming of the general symposium is shaped by the submissions of each year and is meant to broaden the scope of disciplines or areas of research for those who attend. People who have attended the conference remark that although the individual topics at the conference are extremely interesting it is often the threads that are woven between the various presentations made by speakers from varied disciplines that make the conference a unique experience . We strongly encourage interested applicants to submit proposals that are outside the topics mentioned above if they feel their proposal fits into the general mandate of the festival. Please visit the archives at: subtletechnologies.com to acquaint yourself with the history of the programming.
Ground:
This year they will also be presenting a themed session during the conference.Ground? is a program exploring new technologies in architecture and urban planning. Topics may include but are not limited to, intelligent buildings, smart materials, alternative energy systems, surveillance, the effect of architecture on traffic flow, architecture and its affect on mood, organic architecture and nano-structures.
Criteria
The festival is open to the public and presentations must be accessible to a non-specialized audience.
Each presentation is 40 minutes, followed by a ten minute question and answer period.
It is strongly recommended that parties interested in submitting a proposal visit our archives at subtletechnologies.com to get a better idea of the programming. Presenters are responsible for paying for their accomodations and transportation to Toronto. All presenters receive an honorarium and their conference registration fees are waived.
Deadline for Proposals: January 15, 2003.
How to Apply
Please follow these instructions carefully to ensure accurate and timely consideration of your proposal.
Proposals must include:
- Cover Sheet (see directions below)
- A one page proposal or summary of your presentation
- Your C.V. or resume ( no longer than 3 pages)
Do not send additional material. We will contact you for more information if needed.
Cover Sheet must include:
Name:
Address:
Phone Number (include area code)
E-mail address (web site if available)
Program you are submitting to: (described above)
Title of Your Presentation:
Basic Topic:
Technical Requirements:
The organizers prefer to receive proposals by email. Please send proposals to cinetron@passport.ca
If you prefer, you can mail your proposals to:
Subtle Technologies Programming
258 Salem Avenue
Toronto ON
Canada M6H 3C7
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