Ideas relating to Vikings and Viking Culture are the catalyst for the proposals, both in

a literal and abstract sense.

Application Deadline: 01.03.2016

Deadline for work: 30.06.2016

Fee - Commissions will be offered for between 1,000-4,000 Euro depending on the

scale and ambition of the proposed project.

This project presents an opportunity for artistic development to be realised through a

high quality international touring event.

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The Artistic Director of 'Follow the Vikings' is seeking expressions of interest from

artists or creative groups to be considered for involvement in the project. The Viking

Roadshow is a 4-year long Creative Europe project, which will tour 13 key locations

in the Viking world. These locations include sites and cities in Norway, Sweden,

Denmark, Iceland, France, England, Poland, Shetland, Spain and Ireland. The

Artistic Director is looking for artists who can make a positive contribution to this

project. All art forms will be considered including:

• Music

• Multi-media/digital content

• Art

• Contemporary art

There will be an emphasis on Digital Media, Projection Mapping, Moving Image (both

live and animated), 3D animation and emerging technology and also mobile

applications. All proposals will be given equal consideration. Proof of the applicant’s

ability to deliver on schedule and budget will need to be provided along with the

artist’s or creative group’s CV and examples of work will be required as outlined

below.

We are particularly interested in developing work from artists that are resident in the

countries where the roadshow will tour, although artists from all regions will be fully

considered. In order to maximise the impact of the project we are looking for artists

that have the ability to develop match-funding opportunities with the Arts

Development Agency of the region that they are based within. We believe that match

funding will allow artists to aim for a higher level of artistic ambition and develop a

higher level of artistic practice as a result.

The Draft Schedule for the Events are as follows

2016 - Avaldsnes, Norway, Midgard/Borre, Norway, Gunnes gård, Sweden &

Copenhagen, Denmark.

2017 - Ireland (actual destination to be agreed), Shetland, UK, Poland & Ornavik,

France.

2018 - Galicia/Catoira/Santiago de Compostela, Spain, Lofotr & Harstad, Norway,

Iceland (actual destination to be agreed) & York.

2019 - Crossroads of Europe/Brussels Event

The actual location of the Events will either take place at significant historical

locations linked to the Vikings or Urban locations linked to historic Viking sites.

Key Dates

Advertise the call for artist’s proposals - 1st February, 2016

Submissions no later than 1st March, 2016

Stage One

A Short Expression of Interest

You can get a brief overview of the Follow the Viking Project here.

https://ftvprojectoverview.wordpress.com This must include a simple outline of no

more than 400 words of what you propose and a short current CV (1 Side of A4

Maximum).

Links to examples of work.

Please send your applications to the following email address:

followthevikingsroadshow@gmail.com You will receive a receipt for your application

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Check List:

Please send an e-mail with the following information attached:

• Full name of Artist(s)

• Contact telephone numbers including dailing codes

• Contact e-mail address for the proposal

• Full contact address including country

• 400 Word Maximum Overview of Proposed Artwork. Saved as PDF or Word Doc

• Short CV (1 A4 Side) saved as PDF or Word Doc

• Up to 4 links to relevant online sites that show your work

Expression of Interest over 400 words will be automatically rejected. If the application is shortlisted

you will be given the opportunity to expand.

Stage Two

Notification of Shortlisted Artists - 15th March, 2016