ABOUT THE CALL FOR PROPOSALS

The proposals selected will be presented as part of SG-ROK collaboration showcase for audiences in Singapore and Korea on Pluritopia Cloud Studios as well as the Pluritopia Cloud Biennale taking place in September 2022.

Open Call Cloud Studios

Interested participants are to submit proposals of a 100% online artist studio via the online application form at pluritopia.com. Submission must be no later than 24 Oct 2021, 11:59 PM (Singapore time: GMT+8).

This call is for Singaporean artists, creatives and technologists; and Singapore registered organizations not limited to the field of literature, visual arts, theatre, dance, music, traditional arts, interdisciplinary arts, creative and technology sectors.

In a nutshell, Cloud Studios is:

  • A 1-year online residency hosted on VR Chat.
  • A chance to co-create artworks with Korean digital artists pre-selected by ARKO.

Closed Call Collaborative Artwork

Participants accepted into Cloud Studios are invited to develop a full proposal which details co-creation of artwork with a mutual Korean partner (artist/group/creatives and technologists) for Collaborative Artwork evaluation that will take place in Mar- Apr 2022.

Successful participants from Cloud Studios are welcome to apply with an entirely new proposal or if the proposal is deemed to be a development of their Cloud Studios proposal (i.e.Cloud Studios must be completed before embarking on Collaborative Artwork).

More details about the Collaborative Artwork application and selection criteria will be shared with successful participants accepted into Cloud Studios.

Final Showing

Shortlisted artists from Cloud Studios and Collaborative Artwork will be contacted by May 2022 to present at Pluritopia Cloud Biennale 2022.

ELIGIBILITY
  1. Singaporean artists, creatives and technologists; and Singapore registered organizations not limited to the field of literature, visual arts, theatre, dance, music, traditional arts, interdisciplinary arts, creative and technology sectors. 
  2. It is recommended that participants have prior experience with basic proficiency in using any 3D software environment. 
  3. Participants without prior background in technology are encouraged to: 
    • include at least 1 technologist or personnel in your team who has basic knowledge in working with any 3D software environment; OR
    • attend a required number of onboarding sessions on using 3D software environment during the programme;

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS FOR CLOUD STUDIOS
  1. The Open Call for Cloud Studios invites Singaporean artists, creatives and technologists to submit: 
    • Proposal plan and conceptual theme of how your 100% online Cloud Studio will present your practice, research, and artworks over a period from November 2021 to September 2022.
    • Visuals and/or renderings of your proposed Cloud Studio.
    • Approaches to archiving and showcasing of your Cloud Studio to online audiences not limited to Singapore and Korea.
    • Proposal plan for Cloud Studios online community engagements not limited to online showing, talks, workshops, performances. 
  2. Proposal(s) may be of works by a single artist/author, partnership or collective, but must be work that is original/authentic and not an infringement of ownership rights, copyrights and other such rights;
  3. Proposed works should not be defamatory, libelous and/or which breaches the laws of the Republic of Singapore; shall not contain toxic, dangerous and other unsuitable material; 
  4. The Programme retains all rights to determine if an art work contains any objectionable and/or unsuitable material and content and reserves all rights to remove such from its venue(s).

FUNDING
  1. Shortlisted artists in Open Call for Cloud Studios will receive:
    • Honorarium of SGD1,000 
    • Project Fee of SGD1,000 (reimbursement basis based on supporting documents i.e. official receipts)
    • Total: up to SGD2,000
  2. Shortlisted artists in Closed Call for Collaborative Artwork with Korean artists will receive up to SGD10,000 per successful project (reimbursement basis based on supporting documents i.e. official receipts). Honorarium to collaborators and vendors is set by artists and each recipient must clearly be listed in the budget upon successfully completing Collaborative Artwork evaluation.
  3. Pluritopia requests artists to indicate in their Proposal if they will be making applications to secure additional funding or sponsorship in cash or kind from sources other than the Programme, in particular for works that require significant funding and support to materialize. 
  4. All honorarium and reimbursement of project funding will be disbursed to artists by the National Arts Council and not by the Pluritopia programme.

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES

The main proposal must be provided in English. Please translate the text to English if you feel that the supporting document in foreign language is critical to the assessment of your proposal.

Online Application Submission

Complete the online application form on pluritopia.com. To include:

  1. Proposal Plan and Conceptual Theme of Cloud Studio
  2. Visuals and/or renderings of proposed Cloud Studio
  3. Profile and CV on all participants in the project
  4. Include URL links where necessary
  5. Other supportive materials deemed to be helpful in the selection process

Proposals will be juried by panelists from Singapore and Korea based on strength of proposal, viability of project content and contribution to Cloud Studios community and international exchange. Pluritopia encourages artists and/or collectives to conceptualize and scale their project with budget considerations in mind.

IMPORTANT DATES
  • Deadline for submission: 24 Oct 2021, 11:59 PM (Singapore time: GMT+8)
  • Date of Notification of Acceptance: 12 Nov 2021

OPEN CALL FOR CLOUD STUDIOS: SELECTION CRITERIA

STRENGTH OF PROPOSAL (40%)
  • The proposal is well-planned and thought through. 
  • The proposal is original, innovative and creative.
  • The proposal demonstrates meaningful application of digital technology.

VIABILITY OF PROJECT (20%)
  • The applicant’s track record demonstrates sufficient artistic and technical knowledge and skills in managing the project. 
  • The proposal shows a clear and sound plan to execute the project.

CONTRIBUTION TO CLOUD STUDIOS COMMUNITY (20%)

The proposal promotes Cloud Studios’ artists and audience engagement via online engagements not limited to (talks, workshops, performances etc.)

CONTRIBUTION TO INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE (20%)

The proposal promotes international exchange of Singapore and Korean arts and culture to audiences in both nations.

*Selection criteria for the Closed Call for Collaborative Artwork will be shared with successful participants accepted into Cloud Studios at a later date.

FAQ

Can we apply as an organisation / company / non-profit / collective?

Yes, you can. But the main applicant has to be Singaporean and the organisation has to be registered in Singapore.

Does this mean that this virtual space must have online capabilities?

These virtual environments will be hosted on VR Chat.

Is there a specific theme for the proposal/work?

This is no specific theme for Phase 1 Cloud Studios Open Call.

Is the Open Call supposed to be a research collaboration or must a specific work come out of it? If it is a work, is there a specific duration?
  • Phase 1: Open Call <Cloud Studios> is a proposal plan and conceptual theme of how your 100% online Cloud Studio will present your practice, research, and artworks over a year over a period from November 2021 to September 2022.
  • Keywords: proposal, conceptual, digital artists' studio
  • Phase 2: Closed Call <Collaborative Artwork> is a call for proposal for SG artists who have been selected in <Cloud Studios>. This is a specific artwork proposal in collaboration with Korean artists. Selected artworks from this Closed Call will be funded up to SGD 10,000. These artworks will be showcased during Cloud Biennale in Sep 2022.
  • Keywords: artwork, collaborative
  • Phase 2: Close Call <Collaborative Artwork> does not need to be on 100% digital artwork. However, it needs to be showcased on VR Chat.
  • Example: I am performance artist/dancer, I can perform a live collaborative performance with Korean dancers at Goodman Arts Centre. This performance will be streamed on Cloud Studios via VR Chat. More details will be shared during Phase 2: Closed Call <Collaborative Artwork>.
  • Keywords: artwork, collaborative

Is the first stage supposed to be presented in March/April 2022?
  • There will be on-going sharing and virtual tours of Cloud Studios to the public between Jan - Feb 2022.
  • These artists' studios will be in constant work-in-progress states.

Can I find my own Korean artist-collaborators?

Yes, you can. More details will be shared during Phase 2: Closed Call <Collaborative Artwork>.

Can I have other collaborators in my team from other nationalities?

Yes, you can. The main applicant for Phase 1: Open Call <Cloud Studios> has to be Singaporean. However, you will need to collaborate with Korean artists during Phase 2: Closed Call <Collaborative Artwork>.

The proposals selected will be presented as part of SG-ROK collaboration showcase for audiences in Singapore and Korea on Pluritopia Cloud Studios as well as the Pluritopia Cloud Biennale taking place in September 2022.

Open Call Cloud Studios

Interested participants are to submit proposals of a 100% online artist studio via the online application form at pluritopia.com. Submission must be no later than 24 Oct 2021, 11:59 PM (Singapore time: GMT+8).

This call is for Singaporean artists, creatives and technologists; and Singapore registered organizations not limited to the field of literature, visual arts, theatre, dance, music, traditional arts, interdisciplinary arts, creative and technology sectors.

In a nutshell, Cloud Studios is:

  • A 1-year online residency hosted on VR Chat.
  • A chance to co-create artworks with Korean digital artists pre-selected by ARKO.

Closed Call Collaborative Artwork

Participants accepted into Cloud Studios are invited to develop a full proposal which details co-creation of artwork with a mutual Korean partner (artist/group/creatives and technologists) for Collaborative Artwork evaluation that will take place in Mar- Apr 2022.

Successful participants from Cloud Studios are welcome to apply with an entirely new proposal or if the proposal is deemed to be a development of their Cloud Studios proposal (i.e.Cloud Studios must be completed before embarking on Collaborative Artwork).

More details about the Collaborative Artwork application and selection criteria will be shared with successful participants accepted into Cloud Studios.

Final Showing

Shortlisted artists from Cloud Studios and Collaborative Artwork will be contacted by May 2022 to present at Pluritopia Cloud Biennale 2022.

  1. Singaporean artists, creatives and technologists; and Singapore registered organizations not limited to the field of literature, visual arts, theatre, dance, music, traditional arts, interdisciplinary arts, creative and technology sectors. 
  2. It is recommended that participants have prior experience with basic proficiency in using any 3D software environment. 
  3. Participants without prior background in technology are encouraged to: 
    • include at least 1 technologist or personnel in your team who has basic knowledge in working with any 3D software environment; OR
    • attend a required number of onboarding sessions on using 3D software environment during the programme;
  1. The Open Call for Cloud Studios invites Singaporean artists, creatives and technologists to submit: 
    • Proposal plan and conceptual theme of how your 100% online Cloud Studio will present your practice, research, and artworks over a period from November 2021 to September 2022.
    • Visuals and/or renderings of your proposed Cloud Studio.
    • Approaches to archiving and showcasing of your Cloud Studio to online audiences not limited to Singapore and Korea.
    • Proposal plan for Cloud Studios online community engagements not limited to online showing, talks, workshops, performances. 
  2. Proposal(s) may be of works by a single artist/author, partnership or collective, but must be work that is original/authentic and not an infringement of ownership rights, copyrights and other such rights;
  3. Proposed works should not be defamatory, libelous and/or which breaches the laws of the Republic of Singapore; shall not contain toxic, dangerous and other unsuitable material; 
  4. The Programme retains all rights to determine if an art work contains any objectionable and/or unsuitable material and content and reserves all rights to remove such from its venue(s).
  1. Shortlisted artists in Open Call for Cloud Studios will receive:
    • Honorarium of SGD1,000 
    • Project Fee of SGD1,000 (reimbursement basis based on supporting documents i.e. official receipts)
    • Total: up to SGD2,000
  2. Shortlisted artists in Closed Call for Collaborative Artwork with Korean artists will receive up to SGD10,000 per successful project (reimbursement basis based on supporting documents i.e. official receipts). Honorarium to collaborators and vendors is set by artists and each recipient must clearly be listed in the budget upon successfully completing Collaborative Artwork evaluation.
  3. Pluritopia requests artists to indicate in their Proposal if they will be making applications to secure additional funding or sponsorship in cash or kind from sources other than the Programme, in particular for works that require significant funding and support to materialize. 
  4. All honorarium and reimbursement of project funding will be disbursed to artists by the National Arts Council and not by the Pluritopia programme.

The main proposal must be provided in English. Please translate the text to English if you feel that the supporting document in foreign language is critical to the assessment of your proposal.

Online Application Submission

Complete the online application form on pluritopia.com. To include:

  1. Proposal Plan and Conceptual Theme of Cloud Studio
  2. Visuals and/or renderings of proposed Cloud Studio
  3. Profile and CV on all participants in the project
  4. Include URL links where necessary
  5. Other supportive materials deemed to be helpful in the selection process

Proposals will be juried by panelists from Singapore and Korea based on strength of proposal, viability of project content and contribution to Cloud Studios community and international exchange. Pluritopia encourages artists and/or collectives to conceptualize and scale their project with budget considerations in mind.

  • Deadline for submission: 24 Oct 2021, 11:59 PM (Singapore time: GMT+8)
  • Date of Notification of Acceptance: 12 Nov 2021

STRENGTH OF PROPOSAL (40%)
  • The proposal is well-planned and thought through. 
  • The proposal is original, innovative and creative.
  • The proposal demonstrates meaningful application of digital technology.

VIABILITY OF PROJECT (20%)
  • The applicant’s track record demonstrates sufficient artistic and technical knowledge and skills in managing the project. 
  • The proposal shows a clear and sound plan to execute the project.

CONTRIBUTION TO CLOUD STUDIOS COMMUNITY (20%)

The proposal promotes Cloud Studios’ artists and audience engagement via online engagements not limited to (talks, workshops, performances etc.)

CONTRIBUTION TO INTERNATIONAL EXCHANGE (20%)

The proposal promotes international exchange of Singapore and Korean arts and culture to audiences in both nations.

*Selection criteria for the Closed Call for Collaborative Artwork will be shared with successful participants accepted into Cloud Studios at a later date.

Can we apply as an organisation / company / non-profit / collective?

Yes, you can. But the main applicant has to be Singaporean and the organisation has to be registered in Singapore.

Does this mean that this virtual space must have online capabilities?

These virtual environments will be hosted on VR Chat.

Is there a specific theme for the proposal/work?

This is no specific theme for Phase 1 Cloud Studios Open Call.

Is the Open Call supposed to be a research collaboration or must a specific work come out of it? If it is a work, is there a specific duration?
  • Phase 1: Open Call <Cloud Studios> is a proposal plan and conceptual theme of how your 100% online Cloud Studio will present your practice, research, and artworks over a year over a period from November 2021 to September 2022.
  • Keywords: proposal, conceptual, digital artists' studio
  • Phase 2: Closed Call <Collaborative Artwork> is a call for proposal for SG artists who have been selected in <Cloud Studios>. This is a specific artwork proposal in collaboration with Korean artists. Selected artworks from this Closed Call will be funded up to SGD 10,000. These artworks will be showcased during Cloud Biennale in Sep 2022.
  • Keywords: artwork, collaborative
  • Phase 2: Close Call <Collaborative Artwork> does not need to be on 100% digital artwork. However, it needs to be showcased on VR Chat.
  • Example: I am performance artist/dancer, I can perform a live collaborative performance with Korean dancers at Goodman Arts Centre. This performance will be streamed on Cloud Studios via VR Chat. More details will be shared during Phase 2: Closed Call <Collaborative Artwork>.
  • Keywords: artwork, collaborative

Is the first stage supposed to be presented in March/April 2022?
  • There will be on-going sharing and virtual tours of Cloud Studios to the public between Jan - Feb 2022.
  • These artists' studios will be in constant work-in-progress states.

Can I find my own Korean artist-collaborators?

Yes, you can. More details will be shared during Phase 2: Closed Call <Collaborative Artwork>.

Can I have other collaborators in my team from other nationalities?

Yes, you can. The main applicant for Phase 1: Open Call <Cloud Studios> has to be Singaporean. However, you will need to collaborate with Korean artists during Phase 2: Closed Call <Collaborative Artwork>.

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