**NEW!** Experience Augmented Reality with **WebAR**! Technology is never neutral but a **reflection of the biases in our society**. Images play an important role in that context: fake photos and videos created with deep neural networks threaten privacy, democracy, and national security. Vision recognition systems skew gender, race, and class differences and **become vehicles of discrimination**. Underdeveloped AI models misrepresent the health disparities faced by minority populations. The open call is part of the project **“Image + Bias”** that **critically engages with the cultural realities** being increasingly determined by imperceptible technologies that show no sign of reducing their propagation of digitally twisted, fictional, and discriminatory representations. The project addresses the following questions: **How is bias coded into our technology?** How can we infiltrate the opaque mechanisms upon which technological systems are built and counter the perpetuation of bias? What **innovative approaches** can we develop to **strengthen inclusion**, **diversity,** and **sustainability** in technology? ###### **REQUIREMENTS** - Submissions are limited to **standard printable formats** (DIN A2 / 420 x 594 mm / 16.5 x 23.4 inches / 300 dpi) animated by using the augmented reality interface of Artivive. - The competition is open to everyone that is **18 years of age or older** on the competition start date. - Submissions are limited to **English**. - **Group submissions** by multiple artists or collectives are permitted. - Up to three (3) artworks can be submitted per artist. ###### **SUBMISSION PROCESS** - Register for a free [artist account](/content/register-artists/index.html) on Artivive. - Create your AR project using Bridge and fill out the “ARTWORK INFO” section (max. 250 characters). - Use the form provided below to submit an image of your project (for reviewing purposes) along with a concept explaining the idea behind the work. ###### **SELECTION** - An independent international jury nominated by the participating project partners will select **3 finalists**. - The **3 finalists will each receive $1000** as well as the opportunity to present their work to the public internationally via a **live online event** organized by the Goethe-Institut and the participating project partners. - In addition to the 3 finalists, 7 other submissions will be selected and **displayed in an interactive online gallery** and at the **Goethe-Institut**, **Gray Area**, and the **Fotomuseum Winterthur**. - Final projects will receive an Artivive account that comes with **five free artworks**. ###### **SCHEDULE** - Submissions open: March 1, 2021 - Extended submission deadline: May 23, 2021, at 11:59 pm PST - Announcement of the winners: June 11, 2021 - Online exhibition opening: July 2, 2021 ###### **AUGMENTED REALITY WORKSHOP** Two **FREE workshops** will guide participants through new approaches to storytelling with augmented reality using 2D and 3D animations and videos. These introductory workshops **require no prior experience** and will introduce artists, graphic designers, illustrators, and the general public to the app and how to use it to **bring their projects to life**. Dates: - **March 19, 2021,** at **10 am PST**/ **6 pm CET** - **April 7, 2021,** at **9 am PST** / **6 pm CEST** - **May 4, 2021,** at **9 am PST / 6 pm CEST** Workshop recordings will be available to all who registered and upon request. ## Get the Artivive App The intuitive app uses augmented reality to tap into new dimensions, allowing you to connect with art on a deeper level Tap into new Dimensions ## Start creating augmented reality Sign up for a free account with our easy-to-use AR creator tool to enhance your work. Bring your creations to life in seconds. ## Transform your projects with Artivive Bring your business vision to life with Artivive’s expert team and talented artists. Create unforgettable experiences that captivate your audience. ## Start creating augmented reality Sign up for a free account that will allow you to expand your artworks by adding a digital dimension - Add animation to your artwork - Unlimited projects - Access to AR scanning app - 50 views to test it out Get your free account today!