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Artists’ Advisor e-group bulletin 281
1/ THE PHILIPS LIVEABLE CITIES AWARD
2/ THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP COMMUNITY FUND
3/ ESCALATOR GUIDELINES 2011
4/ 33% 2011 CALL FOR EMERGING TALENT
5/ DEVOTED AND DISGRUNTLED/’WOMEN IN THEATRE’
1/ THE PHILIPS LIVEABLE CITIES AWARD
The electronics corporation Philips is offering awards to develop practical, achievable ideas to improve the health and well-being of people living in cities. The Liveable Cities Award is aimed at ideas and concepts which have not yet been implemented. Philips are offering three Award grants - one for each of the following three categories:
Well-being outdoors: Initiatives that will help citizens feel safe in public spaces, as well as initiatives that help create identity and a sense of belonging
Independent living: Initiatives that will help elderly people living alone to feel secure and comfortable in a city and/or enable longer living at home with appropriate access to healthcare
Healthy lifestyle at work and home: Initiatives that will support a healthy body and mind, whether through a person’s surroundings or through things like exercise, sleep and diet.
One overall winning idea for any of these three categories will receive a winning grant of E75,000, while the two additional ideas will receive grants of E25,000.
Application deadline 28 October 2010.
For more information visit www.because.philips.com/Home/AboutAwards
2/ THE CO-OPERATIVE GROUP COMMUNITY FUND
Charitable organisations and community groups can apply for grants of between £100 and £2,000 (£500 if the applicant is a newly formed group) to help them find co-operative solutions to community challenges.
Applications can be submitted at any time.
For more information visit www.co-operative.coop/membership/local-communities/community-fund
3/ ESCALATOR GUIDELINES 2011
Escalator Performing
Arts 2011 Guidelines
Escalator is an artist development initiative which aims to identify, nurture and establish creative talent in the East across all art forms.
Escalator Performing Arts is for artists, companies and creative producers based in the East of England who define their practice as theatre, dance, performance art or live art.
The programme is produced by The Junction, in partnership with Colchester Arts Centre, and supported by Arts Council England, East. Escalator Performing Arts has been running for 7 years, having supported a wide range of artists and companies (emerging and mid-career) in their creative development, including: Tom Dale Company, Robin Deacon, Indefinite Articles, New International Encounter and Bryony Kimmings.
There are two Escalator Performing Arts call-outs each year (Spring and Autumn) and between 15 and 20 artists, companies and creative producers will be supported annually.
“For NIE, the Escalator programme and work of The Junction has been invaluable in supporting the development of our company. It’s vital for the industry to provide a safe and facilitating environment for making new, exciting, challenging and innovative work.”
Cat Moore: General Manager / Producer, NIE
“Escalator is an excellent scheme that has enabled Hoipolloi to develop our creativity, hone our producing skills and, perhaps most importantly, share our knowledge and experience with emerging talent in the region.”
Simon Bedford: Producer, Hoipolloi
Who can apply:
Escalator Performing Arts is an exciting opportunity for emerging / mid-career artists, companies and creative producers who think that a period of structured support will enable them to develop artistically and explore new market places for their work.
Before applying to Escalator Performing Arts its worth having conversations with Regularly Funded Organisations (RFO’s) in the East region to see if they may be able to offer any support in kind such as mentoring, studio space or advice. A list of RFO’s can be found at: www.artscouncil.org.uk.
In addition RFO’s can nominate companies, artists or creative producers to join the Escalator Performing Arts programme.
The support offered:
Escalator artists, companies and creative producers will receive tailored support based on their individual needs and, where appropriate, be supported to apply to Grants for the Arts to fund their development programme. Escalator Performing Arts provides time and space for testing, playing, taking risks, making mistakes, collaboration and peer learning.
With this in mind the following creative and business support is possible through the programme:
Targeted mentoring from practicing artists, producers and venue representatives to help you achieve your aims.
Opportunities to ‘go and see’ work by other artists / companies (regionally, nationally, internationally).
Support to develop a new company or collective.
Studio space to try out ideas and have fun in a supportive environment.
Support to explore new directions, techniques, collaborations or areas of working.
Opportunities to scratch work in the East region and beyond and receive feedback.
Support to explore international collaborations and co-productions.
Support to experiment with theatre ‘gaming’ and new technology.
One-on-one surgeries with RFO’s to develop your vision, establish
networks and make connections.
How to apply:
You can apply by completing an Escalator Performing Arts application form, which considers the following:
You and Your work: outlining your current practice, creative vision.
Previous work and creative practice (last 2 years): track record, partnerships, achievements, documentation.
Escalator Performing Arts proposal: identifying areas of research, exploration and enquiry. Mentioning developments and or shifts in practice. Identifying mentors / collaborators. Highlighting originality, innovation and experimentation. Signposting key milestones in your development process (this could be done as a timeline). An indication of the level of support required (this may include a budget).
Audience: how you might engage with the public in the short-term / long term, your target audience, audience interaction and experience.
Evaluation: documenting activity, evaluation processes, feedback.
A small selection of supporting material may also be submitted e.g. CVs, video clips, links, show reviews, testimony from other artists / venues.
Application info can be downloaded via: http://www.junction.co.uk/artistdevelopment/sub/22-escalator-performing-arts/
Application forms and supporting information should be sent by email to:
Kate Madden
Creative Producer
The Junction
Deadline: 12th November (5pm)
4/ 33% 2011 CALL FOR EMERGING TALENT
33% London 2011
Call for London’s Emerging Talent.
Again the time approaches when we are looking for London’s finest young emerging writers and directors for Around the House Theatre to produce a series of site specific short plays and performances.
This unique initiative will be performed in every nook and cranny of the Oval House building as part of the January 2011 Festival. Last year, The British Theatre had this to say about it –
“The Oval House Theatre creates a vibrant, provocative and immensely talented collection of young artists and we can only anticipate what their future will be. Around The House is a perfect introduction to just what these young people can do.”
We are now looking for 8 Writers and 8 Directors to continue this legacy (aged 16-25 years old). You will be provided with a body of young actors, free rehearsal space and your final pieces will be marketed alongside 33% Festival’s main publicity drive. This is an ideal opportunity to get your work noticed by top industry professionals.
Writers
Please submit a short 5 page site specific script choosing from these locations.
Café
Workshop
Corridor
Stairwell
Box Office Entrance
Staircase
Toilets
Car Park
Back yard
Dance Studio
If you would like to see the spaces before you write then please choose between the following slots where Oval House’s Premises Supervisor, Tracey Brown, will be happy to show you around the building.
Wednesday 20th 11am
Thursday 21st 2.30
Friday 22nd 11am
Please submit your script with your contact details including full name telephone number and email address to:
Or by post to:
33% London 2011
Oval House Theatre
52 – 54 Kennington Oval
SE11 5SW
Please note, if you are successful, the script you submit will act as a first draft for the final play.
Directors
Please submit a CV and covering letter stating which part of the building you would like to direct within and why.
Again, you are most welcome to come in and check out the spaces available but please choose between the following slots
Wednesday 20th 11am
Thursday 21st 2.30pm
Friday 22nd 11am
If you are successful you must be available for casting, which will take place on Saturday 20th November
Deadline: Tuesday 2nd November 5pm
5/ DEVOTED AND DISGRUNTLED/’WOMEN IN THEATRE’
Improbable's Monthly D&D Satellite
Devoted and Disgruntled is an opportunity to meet up with artists, arts professionals, and audiences. Our next Monthly Satellite will be on the theme of 'Women in Theatre', hosted by Moira Buffini.
D&D Satellite runs using Open Space technology which gives anyone the chance to propose a starting point for discussion, then take part in one of these conversations, flit between them all, or head to the bar.
Date: 10th November 2010, from 7 - 10pm
Venue: Lower Hall, BAC, Lavender Hill, London, SW11 5TN
This event is free!
For access information contact: office@improbable.co.uk
For further information please visit the website.
Contact: Lorraine Wood
Organisation: Improbable
Phone: 020 7240 4556
Email: lorraine@improbable.co.uk
Website: http://tiny.cc/10lqk
Michael Atavar
Artists’ Advisor
Oval House
0207 582 0080
http://www.ovalhouse.com/artists/
Posted by Michael Atavar, Friday 22nd October, 2010
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