[LAF] Fwd: [ror-blah] alt space alliance event this sunday

Sat May 28 13:34:09 UTC 2005

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Justin

> > CALL FOR ALLIANCE
> >
> > We are pleased to announce this call for the formation of a global
> > alternative space, artist collective and nomadic projects
> > alliance. We'd like you to join the conversation.
> >
> > What IF there was a way to create an alliance or network for active
> > communication among artist-run spaces, alternative institutions, non-
> > profit galleries, cultural and social spaces, co-ops, and activist
> > groups? To share projects and skills with each other while trying to
> > reach new publics? Where we open up our own informal personal networks
> > to liberate our goals from our egos. Where we could locate and share
> > programs, concepts, and skills more efficiently over a platform
> > recognized and remembered by those in the alliance.
> >
> > The idea is the creation of a media distribution network, a potential
> > artist touring circuit, a website, or mailing list. We have been
> > dreaming of the codename N.A.S.A. - the Northern Alt.Space
> > Alliance. But we'd like to breach the global north/south divide. So
> > we call for a new project name! :)
> >
> > During the NFO EXPO on the last day of Version>05 Invincible Desire,
> > members of these spaces and co-ops along with interested individual
> > artists and activists will together take part in the alt.space summit.
> >
> > Our first thought was simply that it would great if there was some
> > easy way to cooperate with a wide network of spaces and groups in
> > passing along the compelling 'underground' media we each often come
> > across - dvds, zines, etc. An informal yet effective DIY distribution
> > service for those of us engaged in the culture wars.
> >
> > Initially we thought of using the phone tree concept as a model.
> > Everyone discovers an amazing film or magazine that they think would
> > be good for others to see; why not burn, dub, or photocopy to send off
> > to other allied spaces/groups - knowing that they in turn would share
> > it with their extended families?
> >
> > But the idea has legs. Others have called for a "Book your own fucking
> > life" type guide for workshoppers and microcinemas. Where artists,
> > groups or projects could make contact with similarly aligned agents
> > and spaces in
> > unfamiliar cities. If there are countercultures not seeking to gain
> > currency in the institutional or commercial cultural fields of
> > operation, where do they go to distribute their ideas? Where is this
> > map? How can we expand our fields of activity within certain academic
> > worlds, the marginal media, artist communities, and activist milieus?
> > How can these ideas be amplified without becoming meaningless?
> >
> > Others have called for a website directory of interested groups and
> > spaces with message boards, listservs, or related architectures to
> > publicize projects, invite critique, and gather participants. The site
> > would be a place where fellow travelers could find compelling culture
> > laboratories in their own city or others, whether to propose
> > collaboration or just check out a link. The interface of the alliance
> > website would ensure ease of both participation and withdrawal.
> >
> > A big problem we see - as evidenced for example in preliminary
> > correspondence related to this very project - is that many of us do not
> > have the time/energy, or perhaps even the interest in linking up with
> > these invisible networks and mystery allies. With no personal
> > introductions made or compelling reasons to communicate with
> > strangers, there's usually not
> > much excitement about engaging in any new projects or adding spam to
> > your inbox.
> >
> > Another larger issue is establishing criteria for membership in such
> > an alliance. How do we keep it decentralized, with no "owners" of the
> > project? How could this network or alliance be of interest to
> > individuals/groups already far too busy to be active participants even
> > though their work is crucial to the landscape? What are best practices
> > and models of operation? Are there secret histories in this arena from
> > which we could learn? Still more questions need to be asked and a
> > series of goals need to be set to make it happen.
> >
> > Like the big question::: Is it even worth the effort?
> >
> > At the very least, by engaging in this attempt more of us will know
> > that we are not alone in our shared goals to create a better world. We
> > will learn about a few more inspiring projects and groups giving us
> > the strength to keep on keeping on.
> >
> > To paraphrase the World Social Forum:
> > Another world is happening.
> > Let's tell everyone about it.
> >
> > We don't know what we are doing. We hold an annual convergence in the
> > hopes that connections will be made. But that is not enough. Given
> > the state of emergency we live in, emergency measures are called for.
> >
> > We hope you are down.
> > Would you be interested in sharing your thoughts?
> > Would you be interested in being in this alliance?
> >
> > We want to start talking about it via email or on message board soon
> > and get something initiated by may day 2005. There is an Alt space
> > summit planned on MayDay at the version>05 festival in Chicago where
> > we hope to discuss
> > some talking points and a place to connect in the future.
> >
> > We've been developing a list of participants to coordinate this
> > effort, based on our own experiences & word of mouth. It's not very
> > deep. Please keep in mind that we do not want to imbue it with just
> > our own agenda. We want to see where our interests are shared and how
> > we can act on them. If you know of anyone who might be interested in
> > forming this alliance please send along their coordinates and send
> > them this email. And if you know of any projects or events which could
> > help on this journey please send urls.
> >
> >
> > __________________________________________________________
> >
> > INVITATION TO LONDON EVENT
> >
> > WELCOME TO -
> > ALL THINGS BRIGHT AND BEAUTIFUL
> >
> > C.CRED [ Collective CREative Dissent ]
> >
> > invites you to an evening of screenings, music, art type events and
> > other related activities.
> > Program includes:
> >
> >
> > 5pm - 7pm:
> >
> > points of entry - discussion
> >
> > C.CRED will present their nomadic platform practice and open up to a
> > dialogue around possible collaborations and joint initiatives in
> > London. Join us in this emerging dialogue simply by showing up and
> > have a drink with us at 5pm + by bringing a definition of a term or
> > notion or concept that you feel could be a point of entry into a
> > dialogue around collaborative practices within the context of London.
> >
> > alt.space.alliance - discussion
> >
> > alt.space.alliance is a collaborative initiative taken by a number of
> > groups participating in the recent Version>05 festival in Chicago. The
> > motivation behing this initiative is to try to build up a set of close
> > alliances between alternative spaces and practices as a form of
> > dialogue, but also as a way to exchange material, host events,
> > facilitate traveling between cities and contexts, etc. It is still
> > very early days though, so it’s all up for negotiation. As a
> > continuation of this discussion, C.CRED will present this emerging
> > networking project to interested visitors and a number of invited
> > local spaces, groups, collectives, etc. in the hope that we can find
> > collaborators in London interested in joining this alliance. Join this
> > discussion simply by showing up prepared to make a very brief and
> > informal presentation of your working practice.
> >
> >
> > 7pm - 9pm:
> >
> > Screenings, including the prestigious work of the following folks; -
> >
> > Nico Dockx (Antwerp)
> > Volatile Works (Montreal)
> > Transyltopia (Amsterdam)
> > e-xplo (New York / Berlin)
> > plus other surpises
> >
> > AND videos from the Cultural CounterIntelligence and Digital
> > Disobedience collections of Chicago's great Lumpen Collective.
> >
> >
> > 9pm - 10pm:
> >
> > Storytelling from Yorkshire's finest teller of tales, the great Mr.
> > Joe Collins.
> >
> >
> > 10pm - late:
> >
> > Audio program of abstract sound work, free improv and cosmic jazz,
> > post-rock, electronica, early house, indie and 80s trash, curated by
> > C.CRED and the audiophile and great connoisseur of all sounds Dr.
> > Marcel Swiboda.
> >
> >
> > Throughout the day...
> > you can also visit C.CRED's mobile library and archive and check out
> > our previous activities, events, happenings, interventions + the work
> > of some of our friends and allies.
> >
> >
> > ALL WELCOME
> >
> > FUNKY MUNKY BAR
> > 25 CAMBERWELL CHURCH STREET
> > LONDON
> >
> > SUNDAY 29TH MAY
> > 5PM - LATE
> >
> > NO ADMISSION CHARGE
> 
> 
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