Artistic Events Call for Science in the City
Theme: Better Living
(Deadline 15 December)
A fantastic opportunity for scientists and artists to perform publically.
Science & Art Festival Running 27–29th September, 2013
Emphasis should be placed on the 27th September, Researchers’ Night
Submission for artistic events
What are we looking for?
Performances, music, theatre, plays, stand-up comedy and anything else you can think of. For example, The
science butlers (http://www.sciencebutlers.org.uk/), technoclowns Visualise
(http://www.sciencemadesimple.co.uk/page34g.html) and more.
Event can be repeated for at least one weekend.
Target audiences: children, youths, families, adults.
A 1–3 page proposal with quotes (due to short time restrictions quotes can be handed in late) structured as
follows: Event Summary, Background and objectives , Execution (Methods), Costs, Evaluation, Outcomes,
Logistics. See below for details on each section.
Aims:
1. To show how science is part of everyday life and that researchers are normal human beings with
an extraordinary job.
2. To develop or host artistic events or performances that are inspired by a scientific concept or idea, especially
local science. Researchers should be consulted or actively participate in the artwork.
3. To engage the public.
4. Located in Valletta, preferably in the streets and buildings between St James Cavalier and St George’s
square. Nearby buildings and streets can also be considered (if in doubt please email).
Values of Science in the City: Science, art, creativity, technology, education, entertainment, quality,
interactive, engagement between people.
Event Summary — most important part to showcase your idea, focus on what is most important for your
project.
Background and objectives — details on the theory developed, scientific theory it is based on or exploring
Execution (Methods) — location, type of event, what it consists of
Costs — Full breakdown of costs: materials, hours, lighting, and so on. Costs would be stated in Euros, and
include VAT. When VAT is not stated in a proposal, it will be assumed to be included. Total costs should be
limited to 3000 EUR, preferably less.
Evaluation — How would you gauge if the audience liked it, and how much did they take back from it. This
will need to be co-ordinated with the whole event.
Outcomes — how many people are you expecting to reach, target audience, what do you expect the audience
will take from the art.
Logistics — Not all need to be considered but good to think about: Security, Lighting, length of duration and
ability to move it, include transportation, installation and dismantling costs in proposal.
Deadline: 15 December. Proposal will then be chosen by the board to be sent for funding. The result of the
funding would be received by end of February.
Types of Events accepted: anything innovative and creative.
Contacts: please send your proposals to: info@scienceinthecity.org.mt. For more information about all events
contact Edward Duca (edward.duca@um.edu.mt; Mob: 99239974) and/or Karen Fiorini
(fiorinikaren30@gmail.com ; Mob: 99868348). For the art-related events contact: Lily Agius
(info@lilyagiusgallery.com; Mob: 99292488). For more information about the festival and previous
programme, please check: http://scienceinthecity.org.mt/
Selection of proposals it will be judged on:
Location — in Valletta and close to the main events
Science — how well-grounded/inspired by science?
Innovation (creativity) — how artistically creative and ground-breaking is the idea?
Cost — how cost-effective is the proposal? Are costs complete? Are quotes provided?
Reach — how many people are reached by the event?
Engagement — Is the performance interactive?
Most Weight will be given on the Science, Creative and Engagement criteria.
Please sign and date your proposal
N.B.: awarding of the proposals is subject to the funding being allocated.