Sound Art Theories Symposium :: November 5-6, 2011; 9:00 am – 4:00 pm :: School of the Art Institute of Chicago, Columbus Auditorium, 280 S. Columbus Dr., Chicago, IL.

Presented by the SAIC’s Department of Sound, the Sound Arts Theories Symposium will present a range of new theoretical work regarding sound as art and art as sound. Presenters include: • Christoph Cox • David Grubbs • Seth Kim-Cohen • Salomé Voegelin • Allen S. Weiss.

The symposium is also conducting an Open Call for Papers, from which an additional five to eight presenters will be selected. They are seeking papers that speak to the plurality of theorizing about sound as art and art as sound, with particular interest in critical approaches to sound art that are not necessarily nor primarily related to music. These could include philosophy, critical theory, gender studies, politics, semiotics, relational aesthetics, as well as relationships to studies in the visual arts, architecture, cinema, literature, digital media, etc.

The submission deadline is August 21. For more information and details about submitting a paper to the Sound Art Theories Symposium, please visit here.

The Sound Art Theories Symposium also includes the following free events presented by Chicago’s Experimental Sound Studio:

Olivia Block and Joseph Mills, in collaboration with Lou Mallozzi: Laughter and Tears, surround-sound installation at the Pritzker Pavilion in Millennium Park, Chicago, Friday and Saturday November 4 and 5, 10:00 a.m.–10:00 p.m.

Steve Peters: four-channel sound installation at the Lincoln Park Conservatory, 2391 N. Stockton Dr., open every day September 18–December 31, 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.

Damon Locks: exhibition of screen prints inspired by Sun Ra, Audible Gallery, Experimental Sound Studio, 5925 N. Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, open Saturday and Sunday, 1:00–5:00 p.m. or by appointment

125 USD for full symposium (100 USD advance registration), 25 USD each for individual panels (20 USD advance registration)
About the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC)

A nationally accredited leader in educating artists, designers, and scholars since 1866, the School of the Art Institute of Chicago (SAIC) offers undergraduate, graduate, and post-baccalaureate programs to nearly 3,200 students from around the globe. Located in the heart of Chicago, SAIC has an educational philosophy built upon an interdisciplinary approach to art and design, giving students unparalleled opportunities to develop their creative and critical abilities, while working with renowned faculty who include many of the leading practitioners in their fields. SAIC’s resources include the Art Institute of Chicago and its new Modern Wing; numerous special collections and programming venues provide students with exceptional exhibitions, screenings, lectures, and performances. For more information, please visit www.saic.edu.