Metonymy09 is the second annual event aimed at encouraging collaborations between artists and writers/poets. Each artist will be paired with a poet or writer, and over the period of one month you will work together to create a collaborative multi-disciplinary work, the best of which will feature in an exhibition as an official fringe event of the Auckland Reader's and Writer's festival. There will also be a live performance event, various networking opportunities and a publication.
Our mission statement
Forging new creative connections across the disciplines of visual and literary artists and providing an opportunity for artists to explore media outside their area of expertise. With an emphasis on equal creative pairings in which each artist will spark off one another. Exploration of new artistic disciplines such as graffiti art and electronic media will be encouraged. The collaboration works will be selected by a panel of prominent figures and acknowledged experts.
Important
artists must be Auckland-based and available over the time of the collaboration and exhibition (March-May).
How it works
You will be matched up with another artist - visual or literary. Over the period of one month you will work together to create a collaborative multi-disciplinary work.
How to Enter
Fill out the entry form (below, or email us for a hard copy) with full detail.
Clearly state if you would like to enter as a literary or visual artist.
Attach an example of your work.
Please ensure that this is contained within one A4 sheet.
For literary works please send us short works or excerpts. This work will not be judged - it will be used only in order to effectively match artists.
Communication with Metonymy will primarily be by email, so please ensure you check this often.
Selection
Due to odd numbers, venue restrictions or match up difficulties, not everyone will be accepted into Metonymy. You will be notified by the 15th of March via email if you have been accepted and who your collaboration partner will be. There is no charge for entry.
Selection and partnerships will be made by the organizers: Renee Liang, Christian Jensen and Hannah May Thompson.
Selection of works for the exhibition/book will be made by a panel of established artists and authors, to be announced.
Conditions of Entry
Upon entering you are agreeing that you will put full effort into the collaboration with your partnered artist. You may only enter once, as either a literary or visual artist.
All collaboration works must be available for sale. No commission will be taken by Metonymy.
No responsibility will be taken for artworks by Metonymy. Of course all care will be taken with your work to ensure it is not damaged.
The decision of partnerships, selection and awards will be final and no discussion or correspondence will be entered into. All unsold works will remain the property of both artists. Please note, your contact details will be given to your selected partner so they can contact you.
