MUU FOR EARS – a series of sound events in MUU studio, June/August 2012 produced by Artists’ Association MUU

OPEN CALL for submissions

1. EXHIBITION for Sound Artists

MUU FOR EARS will provide an opportunity for sound artists from outside Finland to showcase sound art and experimental music projects as part of an international sound event at MUU studio in June 2012.

MUU is looking for a wide range of material such as sound installations, experimental musical improvisations, remix and sample compositions, sound sculptures and live performances, as well as other ways of making sound and music. The MUU studio is a black box of 10 m2. The space is suitable for one or two installations.

MUU will cover travel to and from Finland, accommodation and a small artist fee.

The deadline is 31 March 2012.

2. ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE for a Sound Artist

Consists of a one-month stay at the Tapiola Guest Studio, located in Espoo, 8 km from the centre of Helsinki. The residency is located in a park-like setting just beside the sea. The studio has a total area of 83 m2, plus a living balcony of 15 m2.

Residency time August 1-31, 2012. The residency is organised in cooperation with The Finnish Artists’ Studio Foundation.

The residency includes an artists talk at the MUU gallery. MUU is also interested in arranging a sound workshop in August, and are looking for proposals for the workshop. A salary will be paid for conducting the workshop.

The residency also includes an opportunity to perform at the newly open Sound Gallery Akusmata, curated and organized by Petri Kuljuntausta,

MUU will cover travel to and from Finland, accommodation and a small artist fee.

The deadline is 31 March 2012.

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