Pikslaverk - New node in the Pixelache Network - Reykjavik! :: November 6 - 9, 2008 :: Reykjavik, Iceland :: Open Call - Deadline: September 30, 2008.

The Pikslaverk 2008 conference is the Icelandic component in the international network of Pixelache conferences. It is organized by Lorna (the Icelandic organization for electronic arts) in collaboration with The Icelandic Academy of the Arts and The Reykjavik Municipal Art Galleries. Through a series of lectures, presentations and performances, this year’s conference will continue Helsinki’s theme on education and act as a precursor to Bergen’s them on Free, Libre and Open Source Software by focussing on artists’ use of computer programming code to create works of art. Invited and selected guests will present a variety of views regarding issues relating to artistic applications of computer programming code. Amongst the questions that will be explored are:

* Can we view computer programming code as a distinct artistic medium and if so, what are the conceptual and aesthetic implications?
* Does it matter whether or not artists do their own programming or hire professional programmers to do it?
* Can the “open-sourcing” of artistic code aid in the long-term preservation of this type of artwork?

Call for Participants is open, deadline 30 September 2008!

(Participants who would like to apply for funding to cover their travel costs should send in their applications ASAP)

OFFICIAL CALL FOR PROPOSALS: Lorna is now accepting submissions to Pikslaverk 2008. Please read the festival description well to determine whether or not your submission fits into the scope of the festival. What we are especially interested in are work or papers that examine the roll of code within computer programmed art. Whether you feel that code means everything, is the *essence* of the work or that code adds nothing, is simply a tool, nothing more, we would like to hear from you. Send your submissions to Pall Thayer at pallith*AT*mbl*DOT*is. Submissions should include the following information:

* In the case of work include a brief description, link and/or up to 5 images (JPEG or PNG). Also explain how you think the work fits into the scope of the festival.

* In the case of papers/presentations include a brief abstract.

* All submissions should include the names of those involved, i.e. collaborators, co-authors, etc. and a bio/CV or a link to one online.

* Include contact information, i.e. Name, address, email.

Please send only PDF, ODT or DOC (DOCX files are unacceptable) for text files and JPG or PNG for images.

Participants who present or show work should be prepared to share any relevant source-code. That’s what it’s all about, people.

Pikslaverk will pay accepted artists and speakers a small fee but we cannot cover travel costs and lodging. We can however assist selected practitioners in finding funding to cover these costs. We would especially encourage people from nordic countries to apply.

The official deadline for submissions is September 30, 2008. But we will do our best to accomodate those who may need to reach travel-grant applications before that time, such as the KKNord Mobility grants where the deadline is September 3, 2008. SO PLEASE GET YOUR APPLICATIONS IN ASAP!