Looking for dance, circus, & theatre artistsexpired
Byker Arts Festival
United Kingdom, Newcastle upon Tyne
Posted on: Mar. 29, 2023
|
Description:
Job Summary
Open to : performance artists from Newcastle upon Tyne with keen interest to support those based in BYKER, & EAST END districts (walls end, walker, etc) Deadline : 21st of April 2023 Package: £1000 per commission (to include all costs expenses and materials) use of rehearsal space (if needed)
Job Description
These micro commissions are open to performance artists from Newcastle upon Tyne with interest to hear from East End based artists with a current active practice in the North East.
Brief
To use your chosen art-from to create a short performance on themes of North East culture. It can be yours personally, the Byker/Newcastle history, visions of the future or just a celebration. This is an opportunity for you to create something you may have been exploring the thoughts of, or needed resources doing so.
Be open with your ideas, we are here to encourage opportunities for artists to celebrate themselves, their history, culture and future!
Offer
£1000 to include expenses.
1:1 support with an industry professional.
Use of devising/rehearsal space in the Northern Stage Rehearsal Studio & Brinkburn St Studio, Byker.
It is anticipated that the artist will work mainly in a self-led capacity, however, the project producer & curator will support the artist through regular meetings to plan the format of their residency, make connections and introductions with the partners and other exhibiting artists and other creative contacts, provide knowledge and critical reflection around the process, and for general support.
Requirements
the selected artist will.
- Be required to perform the new work during the Byker Arts Festival Sat 29th July & 5th August 2023. Dates will be confirmed with the artist on contract.
- Have check in's with producer regarding the residency progress
based in Newcastle Upon Tyne with a keen interest in engaging artists from the East End district.
- Artists should have past experience in producing work from devising to performance.
- Undertake evaluation process
- Provide an artist statement and images for Byker arts Fest to promote this residency
- Give permission for photography to be taken (and then used) during the project
- Take part in press, marketing and key documentation opportunities as relevant
- Have their own PLI
- Be in charge of their own taxes
Job Overview
Job Title: Comission // DANCE, CIRCUS, THEATRE & OPEN // Newcastle Artists ONLY
Salary: Under £10K
Hours: Part time
Artform: Combined arts
Role: Creative
Contract: Temporary
Closing date: Sat, 22 Apr 2023
Location: North East
How to Apply
Optional equal opps form - https://forms.gle/nAsasYtFw2UdDpYC7
Email [email protected] with…
a brief letter/voice note/video of interest with your chosen concept/working idea.
Your C.V/website or video of past projects showing the artform you are apply with.
A outline of use of the money either as a budget or broken down costs.
What industry professional you would like to work with Eg Choreographer/musician/director
Current timeline/availability for creation of the work
Contact name: Hannah Thompson
Contact email: [email protected]
Application Deadline:
Apr. 22, 2023
Job Duration:
3 months
Job Category:
Performing
Job Location:
United Kingdom,
Newcastle upon Tyne
|
StageLync Job Board: The place where you can find and post onstage and backstage performing arts jobs and auditions for performing arts professionals around the world. - StageLyncPro is the leading performing arts professional platform.
United States, New York, Auburn
