RELATE NORTH-2019

RELATE NORTH-2019: Tradition and Innovation in Art and Design Education

Call for contribution

You are invited to submit artworks and/or an abstract for the art exhibition and symposium RELATE NORTH - 2019. The symposium and exhibition are a collaboration between the University of the Arctic ASAD thematic network and the Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University. Arctic Sustainable Arts and Design (ASAD) is a thematic network that aims to identify and share contemporary practices in research, teaching, learning and knowledge exchange in the fields of arts, design and visual future education. In summary, the network seeks to promote collaboration between academic institutions and communities; advance art education amongst members and share both traditional and contemporary practices in teaching learning and research. The focus of the thematic network on Indigenous Arts and Crafts is to exchange knowledge and research about traditional art (handicraft, craft) and contemporary arts and crafts and discussion of methodology in the field.

Every year, the events of RELATE NORTH attract leading scholars and artists from around the circumpolar north to debate and address issues of concern in the north through the lens of art and design theory and practice. We seek to investigate questions such as: How might design practices respond some of the challenges facing those living in northern and Arctic areas today? What role might art play in documenting and communicating issues important to people in the north? What might the educational role of art and design? How might the visual arts and design represent a northern sense of place?

Symposium and exhibition theme: In addition to the broad concerns outlined above, our specific theme this year is RELATE NORTH 2019 - Tradition and Innovation in Art and Design Education. It emphasises the need for cooperation and collaboration between academic institutions, local communities, museums, cultural centers and business. A key focus will be on ways that art and design can contribute to the UN sustainable Development Goals in addition to their educational role. A central aim is to create a shared understanding of critical sustainability issues for people living in the north and presentations will address vital concerns, for example:

What might be the educational potential of art and/or design in the Arctic region?
What constitutes quality and sustainable education in art and design?
What art/design might contribute to discovering the new role for Universities in the northern territories?
What should be the role of art/design in engaging and co-creating of knowledge with local communities and among students themselves?
How might art and/or design practices promote and develop sustainable cities and communities in the north and Arctic?
What should be the role of art/design in the sensitive eco-systems and environments in the north?
What role might art play in documenting, communicating and critiquing complex issues such as climate change?

Location Institute of Arts and Culture, Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University, Syktyvkar, Komi Republic, Russia

From 10/11/2019 to 15/11/2019

DATES

Symposium: 11-14 November, 2019

Symposium Excursion:15 November, 2019

Exhibition:11 November - 1 December 2019

Exhibit Opening Reception:

Youth Exhibition 12 Nov. 4.00 pm, “Revolt” Gallery

University Exhibition 14 Nov. 4.00 pm, University Galleries, Institute of Arts and Culture, Syktyvkar University

Host Institute of Arts and Culture, Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University, Syktyvkar, Komi Republic, Russia

Organiser / Partners Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University, Syktyvkar, Komi Republic, Russia/ University of Lapland, Rovaniemi, Finland

Selection criteria- artworks or abstracts are sought that:

explore northern or arctic issues through art
seek to develop and test new ways of engaging young people in issues surrounding the North
use traditional or contemporary aesthetic practices to offer new insights, understandings and representations of northern cultures

Deadlines:

First letter of participating will be not later than 10 February 2019
Submission of proposed artworks or abstracts by 30 May 2019
Successful contributors will be notified by 20 August 2019
Detailed information about exhibition venues and conditions by 15 September 2019

Permanent Members of the Organising Committee

Timo Jokela, Professor of Art Education, University of Lapland. Chair of Thematic Network of Arctic Sustainable Arts & Design, Finland;
Glen Coutts, Professor of Applied Visual Arts, Faculty of Art and Design, University of Lapland, Finland;
Elina Harkonen, University Lecturer, Faculty of Art and Design, University of Lapland, Finland;
Mirja Hiltunen, Professor of Art Education, Faculty of Art and Design, University of Lapland, Finland.

This Year Included Members of the Organising Committee

Olga Sotnikova, Acting Rector, Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University, Russia;
Sergey Emelianov, Minister of Culture, Tourism and Archives of the Republic of Komi;
Galina Gabusheva, Minister of the National Policy of the Republic of Komi;
Gurlenova Liudmila, Director of the Institute of Arts and Crafts, Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University, Russia;
Irina Zemtsova, Professor of Arts and Crafts, Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University, Member of ASAD network from Syktyvkar University;
Mette Gardvik, Associate Professor, Faculty of Education and Arts, Nord University, campus Nesna;
Roxane Permar, Professor, University of the Highlands and Islands, Scotland, Great Britain;
Herminia Wei-Hsin Din, Professor, University of Alaska Anchorage, USA;
Aneliya Lyantsevich, Lecturer in Design, Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University, Russia;
Nadezhda Bazhenova, leading specialist, International Department, Pitirim Sorokin Syktyvkar State University, Russia.

NOTE: Registration will be open until 30^th September. CLICK HERE to send the registration notification.

BIOGRAPHY

Authors/artists (list the names of all authors/artists including yourself if you are the author/artist in the order in which you wish them to appear in the printed text.)
Short biography, please include affiliations, contact details including email, and/or website (maximum 80 words / 700 characters)

EXHIBITION: Artwork proposal

Please list title, technique, medium, year, and size of the artwork;
Limit to 3 artworks, or one project;
Artist's Statement (please explain in no more than 150 words how the work meets the criteria.) Please note this statement is vital and will be used in the exhibition catalogue. If the artist's statement is missing, the applications will not be considered;
A clear description of space and devices needed for showing the artwork;
Please attach max three (3) photos of the proposed artworks. Artwork photos must be print quality, as they will be used for the exhibition catalogue (resolution 300 dpi, jpg format, file size max 8Mb). If artists do not supply images at high resolution, the organizers reserve the right to decline the submission;
Please include arrangements for delivery and return of the artworks.

SYMPOSIUM: Abstract

Please provide a title (up to 10 words) and an abstract (no more than 150 words) of your presentation

For further information, please contact:

Timo Jokela: timo.jokela[at]ulapland.fi

Irina Zemtsova: zemtsova56[at]mail.ru

Visa and accommodation: Nadezhda Bazhenova: diasyktsu[at]gmail.com