Interested in working with a small team of creative professionals to co-create possible solutions for real challenges? Utilize your co-creation skills in ideation and prototype development while also learning more about how to communicate your expertise and how to begin to build a network for expanded collaborations?
Luova Lämpiö co-research project is looking for artists and creative professionals to participate in a Challenge Lab workshop series. Participation is compensated. Luova Lämpiö research team studies methods for forming novel, mutually beneficial cross-sector partnerships and collaborations by bringing artists and creative professionals to attend to unique business challenges.
ABOUT LUOVA LÄMPIÖ
Luova Lämpiö co-research project uses a multi-case study structure consisting of Challenge Labs and Experimental Interface Studios, to develop a model for forming and facilitating ethical, cross-sector partnerships and collaborations, which are established on sustainable, mutually beneficial and fair partnering and contracting practices. The aim of the research is to expand the landscape of collaborations, to develop their facilitation strategies, and ultimately support a broader transition into a culture of diverse partnership models that respects the values and aims of all partnering parties. These Open Call challenge labs start the series of opportunities for artists and creative professionals to engage with the process of method and model development.
Luova Lämpiö co-research project is funded by Business Finland (Next GenrationEU), Aalto university’s School of Art, Design and Architecture & School of Business as well as various Finnish companies.
LUOVA LÄMPIÖ – CHALLENGE LAB GENERAL TIMELINE – Location: Aalto University
We organize a series of several challenge labs in spring and fall 2024. The first series starts in April.
DAY 1: Facilitated Lab (half day)
Introductions, briefings, initial co-ideation and forming group connections
DAY 2: Small group mentored labs: A few ideas from the initial workshops will be selected to continue. Full day working with mentors (researchers & industry experts)
Day 3-7: Connecting, co-creating & developing: Creative work and development of ideas and prototypes.
Challenge Lab and small groups are documented/followed by Luova Lämpiö research team who are also part of the mentor team.
COMPENSATION & CREATIVE BUDGETS:
Progressive workshop compensation: 150-500€/day depending on the stage of process and scheduling (½ or full day). Material budgets for projects.
WHO CAN APPLY?
The call is open to all professional artists and creatives in Finland who either have a Y-tunnus or Finnish tax card. Professionals from any area of the creative sector can apply. We welcome individuals and existing small groups or collectives. Participants are chosen specifically for each unique presented challenge. Working language are Finnish/English.
HOW TO APPLY?
Send applications (Finnish or English) to: info-luovalampio@aalto.fi
Title of the email “[Participant's Name] - Luova Lämpiö Challenge Lab Participation Request”
Include in the application email:
- Write or record a short motivation statement explaining who you are and why you are interested in participating in the Luova Lämpiö challenge labs?
- Include links to your CV or any other material you think is useful for us in matching you with the right kind of challenge (e.g. creative portfolio, personal website)
If you have any questions regarding the call or application process, please contact the email above.
MORE INFO?
Project email: info-luovalampio@aalto.fi
Research team:
Anniina Suominen (Aalto ARTS, Project lead), challenge lab co-lead Sami Sorvali (Taiste oy), Astrid Huopalainen (Aalto BIZ), Olga Tasanko (Aalto ARTS), Juuso Tervo (Aalto ARTS), Petra Hietanen-Kunwald (Aalto BIZ), Bassam El Baroni (Aalto ARTS), Rupesh Vyas (Aalto ARTS), Ricardo Dutra Gonçalves (Aalto ARTS) and Perttu Isohanni (Aalto BIZ)
Aalto news: Luova Lämpiö & Research Team
Aalto University’s Artpreneurship Research Group: https://www.aalto.fi/en/department-of-art-and-media/artpreneurship-research-group
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