Short Description
SPAM New Media Festival invites artists and practitioners working with digital, experimental and emerging artforms to submit work for the 2025 Festival. We seek proposals for creative work to be presented at the Georgetown Steam Plant in Seattle. Potential submissions include, but are not limited to, interactive and immersive works and installations, video and projection mapping, audio and music installations and live performances, artist talks, workshops, demonstrations, and screenings. While we ask that applicants take the venue’s unique qualities into account, submissions do not need to respond specifically to the site in theme or concept.
Eligibility
The SPAM New Media Festival 2025 is open to artists and practitioners worldwide who are engaged in digital, experimental, and emerging art forms. We are asking for artist contributions which will help us to expand our critical dialogue with new media art, digital culture and technology-driven work.
Accepted Mediums: The festival welcomes a diverse range of works, including:
- Interactive and immersive installations
- Video and projection mapping
- Audio and music installations
- Live performances
- Artist talks, workshops, demonstrations, and screenings
Submission Requirements
Proposal: A 2–4 page PDF document that includes:
- An artist statement (up to 300 words)
- An explanation of the creative work (500–800 words)
- Images to help visualize the proposed work
- Technical requirements, including installation or other specific needs
- Relevant links to previous and/or proposed workNew Media Film Festival+74Culture+7AAArts Alliance+7
CV and/or Portfolio: No page limit; should be submitted in PDF format.
How to Apply
To apply for inclusion in SPAM New Media Festival 2025, please email a 2-4 page submission proposal and a CV/portfolio (no page limit) to us at spamnewmediafestival@gmail.com with the subject title “2025 Festival Submission”. We ask that both are in PDF format and named accordingly. Links to online portfolios may be provided within an uploaded PDF.
Program Benefits & Awards
Exhibition, networking, promotion of work through event.
Entry Fee
None
Location
Seattle, WA, United States
Timeline
- Application Deadline: 16 May 2025
Website Link: https://spamnewmediafestival.com/Call-Out
