Soundzz.z.zzz...z – Call for Artists Competition for an Artwork at the Intersection of Music and the Visual Arts

1. Competition For years and Kunstmuseum Luzern have pursued various formats of partnering to- gether. Both institutions are interested in the connections and varied relationships that exist between the visual arts and music, between visual expression and sound. In 2015, LUCERNE FESTIVAL and Kunstmuse- um Luzern will inaugurate for the third time a project promoting the intersection and interface between both cultural areas, specifically by means of a competition. During the Summer Festival the potential of interdisciplinary projects will be displayed at Kunstmuseum Luzern to musical and visual arts audiences alike. Both institutions are very eager to explore new, unconventional projects that are full of promise and that are equally at home in the domain of the visual arts and of music and that moreover stand out in terms of quality.

The competition is directed to young emerging artists (single artists, teams of two or three artists) to develop a project exploring the theme of «Humor» at the intersection of music and the visual arts. The project in question should be ephemeral, performative, actionistic. The project that is selected by a jury will be executed during the course of LUCERNE FESTIVAL in Summer (14 August – 13 September 2015) on the premises of Kunstmuseum Luzern. The project we are looking for should be neither an exhibition nor a concert. The form this project will take is open-ended: it can involve an intervention, an action, a perfor- mance, an event or happening in the sense of a performance, a concept to be developed during the course of the Festival, a series of performances, or another type of event. It should center around an interest in exploring the intersection or interface between music and art.

The central theme for LUCERNE FESTIVAL in 2015 is «Humor». The project we are looking for should have a reference to the theme «Humor», references to the Festival programming and to the exhibitions at the Museum are not expected but are possible. The project should be self-sufficient and exist on its own terms.

2. Dates The project should be carried out during the course of the Summer Festival (14 August – 13 September 2015).

3. Eligibility The competition is open to highly skilled musicians and visual artists with an average age of 35. There are no residential requirements. Single artists, teams of two or three artists can apply.

4. Subject Humor

5. Jury Juried by members of LUCERNE FESTIVAL and Kunstmuseum Luzern

6. Costs & Fees Travel expenses and costs of accommodation in Lucerne will be covered. All artists will also receive a per diem during their stay in Lucerne. There is no additional performance fee.

7. Award Cash award of CHF 5,000.00 (total fee for artists) Production budget of CHF 10,000.00 (as the upper limit on expenses)

The prize cash award will be given to the artists immediately after they are selected. Half of the production budget will be paid to the artist/team once the project has been chosen. The other half will be paid subject to a statement of costs after the Festival. For this purpose receipts for all expenses incurred are necessary. Fees for third parties will not be incurred. Both institutions, Kunstmuseum Luzern and LUCERNE FESTIVAL, will attempt to provide technical support for on-site execution of the project when possible. Details regarding such support must be arranged in advance.

8. Legal considerations By their signatures, the applicants confirm the accuracy and authenticity of the information and docu- ments submitted and declare their agreement with the conditions for participation. In submitting an ap- plication, all applicants acknowledge their agreement to accept the decisions of the jury as binding. There is no right of legal appeal. The decisions of the jury cannot be contested.

The jury reserves the right not to execute any project.

Applications which fail to meet the requirements specified above will not be considered. Once submitted, documents and application materials cannot be reclaimed. All submitted applications will be evaluated as to artistic content, practicability, costs, and timeline of the project.

9. Timeline Application deadline: 13 February 2015 (postmark date) Evaluation of the submitted applications: March 2015 Selection and announcement of winners: 1 April 2015 Execution of the project in Lucerne in the period from 14 August to 13 September 2015

10. Application material requested from artists (either printed out or sent digitally) • curriculum vitae in English, max. three A4 pages • list of past and upcoming projects • dvd/recordings/links/website/publications/exhibitions of previous works

11. Application material to submit as project team (either printed out or sent digitally) • description of your artwork project: 1. six-line abstract 2. description of the artistic content (max. 15 pages) 3. description of why you would like to be chosen 4. budget 5. timeline 6. if available: dvd/link/website of previous projects

12. LUCERNE FESTIVAL Nestled on idyllic Lake Lucerne, every year the city becomes a meeting place for leading performers from all over the globe – famous , legendary conductors, virtuoso soloists – who convene to celebrate a festival of sound. Some 120,000 visitors make their way to Lucerne every year to attend its three festivals – at Easter, in Summer, and in the Fall. With some one-hundred events, LUCERNE FESTIVAL in Summer is the largest of this distinguished three- some. Every year since 2003 it has been launched by the LUCERNE FESTIVAL , a superb ensemble that was founded by and that comprises acclaimed soloists, chamber musicians, teach- ers, and the roughly 50 members of the Mahler Chamber Orchestra. The LUCERNE FESTIVAL ACADEMY, founded by in 2004, provides the Festival with an educational institution of its own for highly gifted young musicians who are specially initiated into the performance of 20th- and 21st-century music. 13. Kunstmuseum Luzern Through its ambitious international exhibitions, Kunstmuseum Luzern has earned a reputation as one of Switzerland’s leading art museums. Important perspectives on contemporary art are addressed in a committed way and are consistently shown. Careful presentations of the large collection contribute to the cultural identity of Central Switzerland. Kunstmuseum Luzern is aware of its significant role in the cultural life of the region and the responsibility that this involves. Through its networking with other institutions, its interest in social issues, and its openness to the general public, Kunstmuseum Luzern contributes to the aura of the entire region. Special attention is given to disseminating art and promoting new formats.

14. Contact/Application LUCERNE FESTIVAL and Kunstmuseum Luzern are both happy to provide further information. This will be communicated exclusively in writing. Please send any questions to [email protected].

Further information on: www.lucernefestival.ch/soundz www.kunstmuseumluzern.ch

To directly submit your application documents please use the following link: http://admin.lucernefestival.ch

LUCERNE FESTIVAL Kunstmuseum Luzern Hirschmattstrasse 13 Europaplatz 1 CH-6002 Luzern CH-6005 Luzern www.lucernefestival.ch www.kunstmuseumluzern.ch