Troop Residencies Spring 2018 Callout & Application Guidelines
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Residencies are offered as part of Cambridge Junction’s artist development scheme Troop (alongside our curated residency programme) for artists and companies living and working in Cambridge and the East of England www.junction.co.uk/artistdeveloment/troop
The deadline for applications in this round is 10am on Wednesday 8 th November
About Cambridge Junction Cambridge Junction is the arts centre in Cambridge where art meets life. At Cambridge Junction audiences and artists experience and explore contemporary performance, popular culture, creative learning and the rich territories in between. We are committed to art and entertainment that is up-and-coming, youthful and cutting edge. We seek to be relevant and meaningful to the lives of audiences, and informed by our location.
About Troop Troop is our artist development network for Cambridge & East region theatre makers and performers, working in any contemporary discipline. You don’t need to be professional, we just ask that you’re taking what you’re doing seriously. More info here: https://www.junction.co.uk/troop
Page 1 of 3 What can a residency offer? Cambridge Junction invites applications from Troop members who are artists and producers working in any performance discipline (theatre, dance, circus, cabaret, spoken word, live art, physical theatre, etc) who would benefit from spending some time ‘in residence’ at the Cambridge Junction between January and May 2018 developing new work.
We can offer: Space in our studio J3 or other spaces (details below) Office and meeting room space to write / research / organise Creative feedback & practical advice from the programming team Assistance in writing a Grants for the Arts application Signposting & introductions to partner organisations in the East / South East and beyond Technical advice (by prior arrangement) Informal showings of work in progress as part of your residency (we can invite other Troop members and Junction staff to provide you with a small audience) For J3 residencies only: a slot to show your work in progress in Views from the ‘Bridge (subject to space and your work being at an appropriate stage of development)
Our spaces: Our studio theatre J3 has a sprung floor, blackout curtains, and flexible seating The chillout bar above J1 (our main gig space) can also be used. Slightly smaller than the studio but big enough for a small group to rehearse The Hub seats approx. 8 people at a round table in a quiet, private room. The Board Room seats up to 12 people and has a whiteboard. Less private than the Hub as the doors are glass. There is also a quiet office space with a writing desk and round table with seating for 4 next to our main office (the Old Directors’ Office).
SPACE DATES & TIMES AVAILABLE AUTUMN 2017 J3 Monday to Friday (excluding bank holidays) from 10am until 6pm (5.45pm on Mondays). Generally we only offer whole weeks – one per artist / company. J1 Bar Bookable on an ad hoc basis Monday to Friday 10am The Hub until 3pm – ask us about availability. The Boardroom NB. The J1 bar can sometimes be used later in the Old Directors’ Office day depending on what’s booked into J1. It can be noisy in the afternoon due to soundchecks below.
Details of spaces including dimensions, specifications etc. can be found here http://www.junction.co.uk/hires/technical If you would like a tour of the spaces please contact us.
Who can apply? Artists & producers whose practice sits within the contemporary performing arts (theatre, dance, circus, cabaret, spoken word, live art, physical theatre, etc) and who have some track record of producing and showing work in a professional context. You must be a member of Troop which means you must live or work in Cambridge or the East of England and have completed the Troop application process (including paying the subscription fee).
It is useful (but not essential) to secure additional support before applying. If you have established contacts in organisations and companies in the East or South East (or elsewhere), see if they are interested in providing
Page 2 of 3 some support in-kind such as mentoring, studio space, cash or advice. Details of these discussions can be included in the initial application.
Applying for Funding For some successful applicants, depending on the level of development of your project and other support you have in place, it might be appropriate to apply for funding from Grants for the Arts to support your residency. However, you should note that this is subject to a competitive application process and is not guaranteed to succeed (and there are exemptions such as full-time students – check the guidance for details). Applications for £15K and under take six weeks to reach decision, so you should build this into your timescale as well as the time to write the application. The support we offer as part of the residency counts as support inkind towards the match funding needed to make a successful G4A application. We can offer help with submitting an application as part of your support package.
How to Apply for a Residency Send an email with the following information: Your name, email address and mobile number Company name (if applicable) Summary of your artistic background, work and achievements to date (150 words max) Details of your proposed residency: What will you be working on? What do you want to achieve? Who will you be working with? Who is the intended eventual audience? (250 words max) What support do you need? Space, time, feedback, etc. For J3 residencies: your choice of week. You can list up to 3 start dates in order of preference between Feb and May 2018. For J1 bar, Hub, Boardroom & office residencies your preferred dates & times (up to 5 days in total but these may be spread out over January to May 2018) Supporting material: Links to video material (if the work is longer than 5 minutes please indicate which 5 minutes we should watch), photographs, reviews, scripts etc. as appropriate to illustrate your work to date and the work you wish to undertake. Please write ‘Residency Application + your name’ in the subject box
Completed applications should be sent to [email protected] Application Deadline: Wednesday 8 th November (10am)
Application assessment Initial assessment of applications will be made based on the following criteria in order to ensure all selected artists, companies and producers achieve a quality threshold: Track record to date Potential and need for development Originality of idea Realism of initial proposal Potential ‘fit’ with Cambridge Junction’s programme should we choose to develop the work in the longer term
Further information Any questions please contact Catherine Willmore, Artist Development Producer (works Wednesdays and Thursdays) [email protected] 01223 403474
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