A message from our Associate Producer, Olivia Harris:

PLATFFORM – Artist Development Opportunity

 Open call for artists and organisations for Platfform (year one)…

I joined Theatr Iolo in March to design and launch Platfform, a brand new three-year artist development programme. It’s designed to support emerging artists and organisations from across the performing arts interested in making theatre for and with babies, children, young people and  / or families.   After two full-on and fun months of planning, researching and copious tea-drinking I am over-the-moon to announce the programme is now open for applications from artists and organisations for year one.

Emerging devisers, directors, writers, choreographers, dancers, musicians, poets, spoken word artists, comedians, game-makers, puppeteers, partnerships, live artists - you name it. Each year we will pair 3 artists or organisations working across these art forms with one of three partner venues across Wales for residencies taking place over 7 months (September 2015 – March 2016).  Raring to go for year one are Parc & Dare in Treorchy, Cardiff’s Chapter Arts and The Welfare in Ystradgynlais.

The 3 artists / companies selected for year one will receive:

• Space and support from their partner venue over the 7 month residency to develop, explore and deliver their ideas and programme of activity
• Support from the Associate Producer to realise their ideas and make links with the community, aswell as administrative and marketing support
• Access to a bespoke package of R&D and training to be agreed with the Associate Producer
• Mentor support from within the company and industry practitioners
• A daily rate adhering to industry standards
• A project budget of £12,000 to be managed with the Associate Producer.

Platfform is open to emerging artists and companies. If you’re at the beginning of your career (with a couple of projects under your belts) or further into your career but emerging into young people’s theatre for the first time, you are eligible. We’re looking for original, bold and exciting ideas from artists and companies passionate about sharing those ideas with a network of artists, venues and communities.

So, if you fit into one of the descriptions of above, and are interested in finding out more – we’d love to hear from you!  

We are now inviting submissions from artists and organisations interested in being part of year one. Online applications should be open from Monday 18^th May until the deadline of Wednesday June 24^th at 5pm. We'll announce when the applications are open via twitter @iolo_platfform and the Theatr Iolo Facebook account so keep your eyes peeled!

Your first step should be to check out the website and acquaint yourself with the programme and the application process. You can do that here: http://bit.ly/1cpEPBI

Your next step should be to follow us on twitter so you can keep up to date with developments and news, which you can do @iolo_platfform

I’ll be spending some time at venues across Wales over the next few weeks talking to artists and companies about the programme, what it can offer and how you can be a part of it. If you’d like a chat about Platfform, check out the ‘Key Dates’ tab on the website for where I’ll be and when, and then drop me a line to book your slot at olivia@theatriolo.com

I’m looking forward to hearing from you!

Cheers

Olivia

Olivia Harris

Associate Producer - Theatr Iolo

olivia@theatriolo.com

@iolo_platfform