Future Goals for this Space

This site for the SCANZ 2009 event, is a first step in a series of experiments into the development of online research sharing communities for our communities of practise. These investigations are looking for ways to develop a contextualisation of art online in a social and politically conscious way. In our practise as a research centre, we find we are looking for the poetic, the socially relevant and/or the fun within the artistic practises that we encounter.

We wish to engender an inspiring and relevant research tool for the centre, it’s collaborators and the wider public. The investigation of contemporary art forms and praxis which engage with urgent contemporary issues is encouraged as a unifying principle for the resource.

This site we intend to continue to use and extend in some form, as a space for sharing questions, rather than one which creates an encyclopaedic, authoritative voice. A more personal voice is encouraged, as we look for ways for deep and complex analysis of topics to gather and emerge over time. The space is open, it’s form adjusting to those who engage with it, and we welcome your presence in it.

All about Intercreate.org

Inside Intercreate.org

Intercreate.org is a project based research centre which consists of an international network of people interested in interdisciplinary creativity. Project foci include interdisciplinary projects, education initiatives and residencies. Intercreate is a not-for-profit trust that is registered with the Charities Commmission of New Zealand.

About SCANZ
Solar Circuit Aotearoa New Zealand (SCANZ) is New Zealand’s premier art and technology event and involves a symposium, artist residency, and public exhibition. It occurs every two years, and has typically involved a mix of Aotearoa New Zealand and international artists, producers, theorists and curators many of whom are leading practitioners. Held in New Plymouth, SCANZ 2011 will be the third event.

SCANZ 2011: Eco sapiens
A symposium followed by a residency is to be held late January to early February 2011 in New Plymouth, Aotearoa New Zealand. It seeks to bring a range of knowledge groups together to investigate the cultural roots of climate change and seek out poetically pragmatic approaches to encouraging the cultural and behavioural shifts required. Initial expressions of interest are due 21 November, 2009. Please see here for more details.

SCANZ 2009 international participants included Nina Czegledy, Brett Stalbaum, Sally Jane Norman, Jacques Sirot, Sarah Cook, Andrew Gryf Paterson, Dan Torop, Melinda Rackham and Dominic Smith of The Polytechnic. Participants based in New Zealand included Lisa Reihana, Stella Brennan, Sean Kerr, Rachel Rakena, Natalie Robertson, Danny Butt, Herman Pi’ikea Clarke, Alex Monteith, Naomi Lamb, Caro McCaw, Jon Bywater, Julian Priest (UK/NZ) and many others.

Occurring along side the 2009 residency was a two day symposium (February 7 and 8), presentation evening & exhibition (opened February 7), and curatorial workshop.

Intercreate.org gratefully acknowledges the support and partnerships of:

Creative New Zealand

Govett-Brewster Art Gallery

Puke Ariki

Western Institute of Technology at Taranaki (WITT)

TSB Community Trust

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Phosphor Essence Ltd.