Version>07 The Insurrection Internationale
April 19 - May 6, 2007
Chicago, USA
Call for participation
Deadline for submissions: March 7, 2007
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Version Programming Platforms The following are some basic submission areas for Version Festival. Most works and projects typically will be programmed under these platforms. Each year we accept around 300-400 initiatives, works and projects by participants. Our goal is to help facilitate and realize ones that best fit our festival goals budget and capabilities. This year's exhibitions and programs include:
Web Selections Website and net art projects that are related to the struggle. It will have an online component only. Want to submit to Web Selections? Click here to submit via our online submission form.  NFO XPO The NFO EXPO (pronounced "info expo") brings art groups and community orgs together to exchange information and ideas as well as provide a public platform for each group to present themselves. WE see it as a trade show for experimental art, emerging spaces, and radical exchange. It's our version of what an art fair could be. Through the simple presentation format of a booth or table, based on a science fair model, we will facilitate straight-forward exchanges about what is going on locally in various communities, from disparate neighborhoods in Chicago, to cities all over the world. Media and art collectives, anti-globalization initiatives, community projects, alt spaces, and other art/activist initiatives are highly encouraged to participate. WE will provide booth or table space at a very low fee to help us cover construction costs. The NFO XPO takes Place April 28 and 29, 2007 during Chicago's city wide annual art fair weekend. Want to submit to the NFO EXPO? Click here to submit via our online submission form.  Urban Gardening and Exterior Decorating: Hostile Takeover How can urban environments become areas for personal and ideological transformations? How can artists create charged public space? In this show we expose the dynamics and aesthetics of street art and recent guerrilla communication. We consider public space in urban environments as a forum for change, and explore, visually, ways of altering and reclaiming our surroundings. Looking for: street art (stickers, cut-outs, Xerox-able pages, stencils), anti corporate actions, tactical media projects, culture jamming activities, public art interventions, micro actions, billboard modifications, DIY urbanism, office pranks, social hacking and technology hacking ideas, agit prop posters, how-to guides, etc. This year the UGED show will be a mobile operation and exhibition system that will have temporary "shows" throughout the city. Want to submit to Urban Gardening and Exterior Decorating? Click here to submit via our online submission form.  Curatorial Projects In order to facilitate wider participation by visiting groups/guests from around the country and abroad we are providing project/exhibition spaces to curators, groups and collectives to share projects, initiatives, exhibitions. Please send your proposal with samples of work that will be exhibited/shared including participant bios. We can provide space but very little remuneration for travel or expenses. If the project can be contained in a 10X10 or 15X15 foot space then you should consider joining us during the NFO XPO. Want to submit to a Curatorial Project? Click here to submit via our online submission form.  Free University (FREE U) We are placing workshops, presentations, demonstrations, talks, lectures and classes within the framework of the Free University platform. Ideas for provocations and projects as well as instructional guides, lecture and class ideas are welcome. Free University Programs will be presented during April 28, 29 and May 5 and 6. Want to submit to Free University? Click here to submit via our online submission form. 
Live Musical Performances Live performance is a strong component of the festival. Performances will take place throughout the city in clubs, a church Version spaces and other facilities. We are interested in hearing your music so please provide online documentation when possible. Musical Performances will take place throughout the festival with a heavier concentration in the first week of May. Want to submit a Live Musical Performance? Click here to submit via our online submission form. 
Performance/ Interventions/ Mobile Projects
Performance/ Interventions/ Mobile Projects Picnics, tours, public interventions, anarchist marching bands, creative disturbances in public space, initiatives by space invaders and hijackers and performance artists of all stripes welcome. This Year Version will wage an Kunst Kamf (art war) on the existing Art Fair structure of Chicago. We are especially seeking projects that can take place in public in the Chicago loop area near target art fair destinations. We hope to engage the enemy by land, water and air. A heavier concentration of this type of activity will take place during the week of April 25 through April 29. Most of these projects can be organized by independent cell groups in conjunction with our campaign. Or you can join us in Version Insurrection Kunst Kamf operations coordinated by the festival. Want to submit a Performance/ Intervention/ Mobile Project? Click here to submit via our online submission form.  Radical Magical History Mystery Tours Version would like guerrilla tour guides and unprofessional historians to give us tours relating to Chicago's radical pasts. These can be self guided, web based maps or guided tours on bike or foot. Tours will typically take place on week days and Sundays during the festival. Want to submit a Tour? Click here to submit via our online submission form. 
Underground Multiplex (Film/Video) Version and its sister festival Select Media Festival are always seeking fresh video work: experimental, documentary, animation, and shorts of all types welcome. Send works on DVD or mini dv (NTSC). Send description/synopsis (under 500 words). Do not send masters. DVDs and tapes will not be returned. Curators are urged to send programs. Version typically shows the most kick ass work in the city. Want to submit a Film/Video? Click here to submit via our online submission form.  Audio Art (WPBR) The net radio and low watt radio station WPBR will be broadcasting 24/7 during the festival. Send your original work or curated/mixed programs. Send CDs or inks to files. Include full description of recordings and set list (if applicable). Want to submit some Audio Art? Click here to submit via our online submission form.  Version Group Show This show features work based on escapism, fantasy and imaginary worlds. Curated by the festival staff and guest curators. This project is closed to submissions. The Other If you feel your project does not "fit" within one of the platforms we have offered please explain your project. Want to submit a something we haven't listed? Click here to submit via our online submission form. |