[microsound] STEIM.

[barry threw <bthrew@xxxxxxxxx>]

Hello everyone...I didn't see this posted to this list, but the  
message is getting out, so apologies if you had to read it multiple  
times.

STEIM is in a bit of trouble. If you don't know them, they are a music  
and technology research center in Amsterdam that is much like IRCAM,  
CNMAT, or CARMA. They could use some support as evidently computer  
music has a "niche audience" now.

Online support form: http://www.steim.org/steim/funding_in_danger/index.php?doc=reageren&lang=EN

> Things are not well at STEIM. We are in the danger of losing our  
> structural funding from the government, based on a review from the  
> advisor board which called us "closed and only appealing to a niche  
> audience". The outlook isn't exactly bleak, but at the moment our  
> future is unclear.
>
> As we see you as an important friend and colleague of STEIM, we  
> would like to ask you to help us present our case that we are  
> connected to a diverse network of professionals and that our work  
> has significant influence on both a Dutch and an international  
> community.
>
> What you can do is to send a letter of support, and make sure we  
> recieve it by May 26. We hope that these letters will show the  
> variety and depth of the effect STEIM has in the real world. The  
> contents are up to you, a few good lines will suffice. You could  
> tell how you or someone you know benefited from their contact with  
> STEIM: making or refining an instrument or an idea for a performance  
> or meeting fellow artists, or what you feel would be lost if STEIM  
> ceased to exist, or waxing aphoristic, just 12 words about STEIM.
>
> Also include some specific details of your context: as an artist or  
> educator or musician or code hacker - so your place in the world  
> will be visible for the committee. A letterhead with your  
> organization or institution and your position or title above your  
> signature are small things that can leave an impression.
>
> As for how to reply, time is of the essence so email is the  
> preferred option. If you have time to scan a printed letter that's  
> great but we can print emails or faxes as well. Unfortunately we  
> have only a short period for our response, so we would like to  
> receive your letter by May 26.
>
> Please send your letter to:
>
> Email: knock@xxxxxxxx
> Fax: + 31 (0)20 6264262
> Address: Achtergracht 19, 1017WL Amsterdam, The Netherlands

barry threw
Media Art and Technology

San Francisco, CA
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