An experiment in collecting digital art
An exhibition, acquisition and debate, presented in partnership by the Harris Museum & Art Galleryand folly.Artists working in digital media are invited to propose work for a public display at and acquisition by the Harris Museum & Art Gallery, Preston, as part of 'Current: an Experiment in Collecting Digital Art'.
This project not only celebrates innovative and creative use of new media technology, but forms a pioneering practical case study for the collection and integration of digital artworks into existing permanent collections; furthering the museum's quest to establish a nationally significant collection of new media art.
An expert advisory panel will select 3 – 5 artists to exhibit at the Harris from 25th March – 4th June 2011, from which one artwork will be selected by a secondary expert panel for acquisition into the museum's permanent collection.
A public debate will be held in Spring 2011 to analyse the experiment and share findings and best practice on collecting digital art.
Current: An Experiment in Collecting Digital Art, is a real-life case study that will follow an innovative experiment, in the Collection of New Media within museums
The project will include;
- A public exhibition of new media artwork to be held at the Harris Museum & Art Gallery.
- An acquisition of one artwork for the museum's permanent collections.
- A public debate.
- Evaluation of the project to inform future collecting of new media at the museum.
