The Aesthetic Technologies Lab of the Ohio University College of Fine Arts is pleased to announce its New Media Residency Program. We seek to appoint a New Media Artist-in-Residence for each quarter of the upcoming academic year (2006 / 2007) starting 15th August 2006. The Aesthetic Technologies Lab develops and supports artistic projects working at the intersection of fine arts practice and technological innovation. Established in 2004 and based in the Appalachian foothills of Ohio, it is a vibrant center of interdisciplinary research and development, and collaborative experimentation in new media arts encompassing teaching, research, and project conceptualization and management. NEW MEDIA ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE 10-week residencies beginning 15th August 2006; 1st January 2007; and 15th March 2007. Summary We are seeking an experienced and motivated new media artist with a significant portfolio and a growing publication and/or exhibition record for digital / mediated work. You will have a national or international reputation and possess excellent skills with digital tools and/or web design as well as the ability to teach online and in person. You will be familiar with new media forms and the digital arts community and have proven ability to work independently and with a team. You will spend 60% of your time developing a substantial new media piece of your own for an exhibition launch towards the conclusion of your residency period and 40% of your time contributing to the intellectual and collaborative life of the @Lab by hosting courses, workshops, lectures, and outreach events. You will be required to reflect upon your practice via an ongoing public online journal as part of your development time. There will be many opportunities to benefit from the support, advice and resources of the College of Fine Art community, and the @Lab staff. This residency includes a competitive compensation, housing, some meals, travel arrangements to Athens, OH, a materials budget, some marketing, advertising and event support, and onsite resources for project development. Interviews Short-listed applicants will be invited to give a presentation to a small group and attend an interview. We will pay reasonable travel expenses to interview from locations inside US. We regret we cannot pay interview expenses to applicants traveling from outside the US. DETAILS 10-week Residency Artist focusing on New Media Seeking 1 artist per Ohio University academic quarter, to begin: 15th of August 2006; 1st of January 2007, and 15th of March 2007. Itemization of Compensations: Artist’s fee: $8,000 / per 10-week quarter Travel: To Athens, OH Housing: On or near-campus housing will be provided Meals: 80 – meals covered with a campus meal plan card Project Support: $2,500 for materials and necessities to enable the project Total Compensation in fees, materials, travel and accommodations exceeds $16,000.