Hideous Beast

Our Aims Hideous Beast is a collaborative effort between two artists, Josh Ippel and Charlie Roderick. Through organizing structured participatory events we attempt to encourage cultural activity outside the bounds of mainstream entertainment and fabricated desire. Critical of the audience as a passive participant, Hideous Beast seeks to coordinate events in which an acknowledged exchange between the event (as entertainment) and the spectator (as collaborator) can generate meanings beyond traditional formalized modes of entertainment. It is our intent as artists and beings in common to shift perceptions of authorship and participation within the realm of constructed entertainment and art generated activities. This might change though. We are always looking for others to collaborate with, both in carrying out our own projects and realizing others. Please contact us with any ideas for activities or events.

For more information visit: http://www.hideousbeast.com

Proposal

DO STUFF!!!
Hideous Beast is producing a series of activities and events as part of our residency during the month of July, 2008 at InCUBATE. Join us as we DO STUFF!!! this July. Below is a list of dates and times for planned activities. Visit our site for links to a description and explanation of how to participate, and a calendar for easy reference-http://www.hideousbeast.com
All events take place at InCUBATE 2129 N. Rockwell, Chicago, IL
- MEDIAreport // Wednesdays from 7-10 pm (July 2, 9, 16, 23)
- SWEATtime // Tuesdays from at 9-10 pm (July 8, 15, 22, 29)
- Hideous Beast makes Sunday Soup! // Sunday, July 27, 1-4 pm
- PowerPoint Extreme! Workshop // Wednesday, July 9, 7-10 pm
- PowerPoint Extreme!: Groups and Spaces // Thursday, July 17, 8-10 pm
- Mini Movie Fest Workshops// Wednesdays, July 16 + 23, 7-10 pm
- Mini Movie Fest: Entertainment? // Friday, July 25, 8-10 pm

What is it and how it works?

The Institute for Community Understanding Between Art and The Everyday (InCUBATE) invites any persons of any discipline to do self-directed creative projects. We are looking for people who are interested in the discussion between art and the everyday; who want to do interdisciplinary research and work in tandem with the members of InCUBATE to create research tools and resources that will be available for public use. To apply, please email us a detailed description of a proposed project, a portfolio of past research and projects in whatever format you choose, and a cover letter/resume.

InCubate, 2129 Rockwell, Chicago, IL 60647
Or e-mail us.

Where is it?

InCUBATE is located at 2129 N Rockwell St, Chicago, Illinois 60647, United States - adjacent to the historic Congress Theater in the Logan Square neighborhood.

How much does it Cost?

Residencies are available for a minimum period of one month and maximum of three months at $250/mo. Residents will have their own bedroom including a desk and closet. The space will be shared with one of InCUBATE's administrators who lives there full time.

If you seriously can't afford $250/mo, we would be willing to help you find mini-grants, alternative funding, etc

Facilities and Resources?

Our 900sq. foot space has two stories, an upper storefront level consists of a 300sq. foot gallery space equipped with a 14' pull down projection screen, a communal living area, a half bathroom and a working kitchen. The lower level houses a small fabrication studio, a full bathroom and private bedroom. Residents will have the opportunity to use the space for the culmination of their projects. InCUBATE's three administrators will be available to provide assistance by helping with project research and the facilitation of project related events. Mac and PC computers are available for use equipped with video editing software, Adobe Creative Suite, SPSS, and other useful programs. Free high-speed internet is also available. Residents will also have access to the Congress Theater for events.