Call for proposals OBORO welcomes original projects that promote critical thinking and artistic practices. We accept proposals from artists, artist collectives, independent curators and organisations who are looking to present exhibits, and events as well as to produce publications or do a residency. The programming committee takes into account notions of artistic relevance and excellence, the Montreal context, equity and diversity as well as budgetary aspects. Before sending a proposal, please consult our web site attentively to get a better understanding of the activities we have programmed over the past years. In the case of projects involving considerable technical means, please contact us first in order to determine the availability of resources. OBORO pays artist's rights and fees in accordance with standards set by representative organizations and bodies responsible for collecting royalties. Space Plans 3rd Floor/Exhibition Rooms and Studios 2nd Floor/New Media Lab Procedures for Submission Please note that all material must be submitted in printed form and include the Submission Form. OBORO accepts proposals in French and English only. Proposals must be clearly typed, and those sent by e-mail or fax will not be accepted. Also note that all supporting materials must be clearly identified and ready for viewing or listening. On a separate sheet of paper please include an index describing each image or file submitted on CD, DVD, or other format. Please limit the number of images to 20 and send only short excerpts that are significant and representative of your proposal. Computer files on CD or DVD must be clearly identified and easily accessed. For further information on the platforms, supports, and formats that we are equipped with, please consult the following support material submission guidelines. Your proposal should include: - Completed application form (Download Application Form, Compatible with Adobe Acrobat Reader 5.0 +) - Brief letter of intent - Project summary (100 words – please be specific) - Detailed project description - List of artworks, equipment, materials and other resources supplied by the artist or promoter - List of technical requirements directly related to the presentation - Budget - Artist CV and of close collaborators - Visual or audio material with detailed description of content. You can submit up to 20 images, 1 CD or DVD, 1 URL address - Detailed index of all support materials - Self-addressed, sufficiently stamped envelope if you wish to have your proposal returned to you by mail. General Conditions In the context of its exhibition and residency programs, OBORO pays artists the rights and royalties corresponding to the tables established by copyright societies. Exhibitions - Exhibition fee - A variable budget for mounting/dismounting the show - Image reproduction fees - Contribution to the artist’s travel fees - Contribution to the transportation of the artworks or equipment - Housing costs for artists living outside Montréal - A per diem - Writing and sending out a bilingual press release (French and English) - General assistance in mounting/dismounting - Specialized technical assistance for new media projects - Organization of an opening - Documentation of the exhibition - Access to various equipment according to the project Residence and Production Projects In the context of its research and production residency program, OBORO provides basic technical support (orientation and general guidance). - Residency honorarium - Image reproduction fees - Housing costs for artists living outside Montréal - A per diem - Contribution to the artist’s travel fees - Contribution to the transportation of the artworks or equipment - Writing and sending out a bilingual press release (French and English) - Documentation of the residency - Access to various equipment according to the project - Specialized technical assistance for new media projects Submission Guidelines (Support Material) Submission_guidelines.pdf These guidelines will assist you in choosing the appropriate support material for your application to OBORO: General Considerations: • Please note that OBORO's programming committee has a limited amount of time to review each submission. Prepare and cue your materials in consideration that there will be a maximum of 15 minutes allotted to reviewing your support material. • Make sure that you send material that complies with the accepted formats and that is compatible with the equipment listed below. • If your material requires plug-ins or special software that is not listed below, you should include the plug-ins or software in your support material. • All text files should be converted to text (.txt) or rich text (.rtf) format. Project descriptions and résumés should be printed and sent on 8 1/2" x 11" paper. Accepted formats for support material: • Compact Disc (audio CD) • CD ROM • DVD ROM • DVD (NTSC, "Region 1: U.S., Canada" or "Region 8: All Regions") • Videotape (NTSC, VHS) • Publication You may also direct the selection committee to your Web Site: • URLs (Indicate your preferred browser and platform. You may submit a CD-ROM or DVD-ROM version of your Web Site as a back-up, in case of connectivity problems.) Equipment List The following is a list of equipment available to the selection committee to review your support material. AUDIO-VISUAL EQUIPMENT DVD • PANASONIC, DVD-RV32 • NTSC, Region 1: U.S., Canada VHS • SONY VHS SLV-696HF • NTSC COMPUTER EQUIPMENT MACINTOSH IBM PC HARDWARE • iMAC INTEL, with High Speed internet connection MEDIA • CD-ROM/DVD-ROM SOFTWARE • Suite Microsoft Office • Suite Adobe • FinalCut Pro HARDWARE • MAC INTEL, with High Speed internet connection, under BOOTCAMP (Windows XP) MEDIA • CD-ROM/DVD-ROM For more information For more information on the various programs we offer artists and deadlines see: Exhibition and Special Projects Research and Production Residencies  Production Assistance Presentation Assistance New Media Production Grant for Young Artists  GEORGES-LAOUN-OPTICIEN-OBORO Super Short Film Prize Saguenay-Montréal studios EICV & AAVA Prizes