Open Call for Commissions – DRIFTmcr

DRIFT is a network that supports the development of local artists looking to create work which combines art, technology, and performance.
We believe in artists and their visions so have developed a wide range of opportunities for in the run up to DRIFT 2019 including commissions, workshops, mentoring, networking and performance opportunities.​

WHEN:
DRIFT at the Lowry
17th November 2019
8:00pm

COMMISSIONS:

There are 2 commissions available for DRIFT 2019. We welcome applications from artists or collectives working across art-form to make work with a performative outcome. (Collaborations can include but are not limited to, dance, digital art, electronic music and spoken word). Both commissions will be presented as part of DRIFT 2019 at the Lowry and will have access to a lighting designer and mentoring as part of the commission. Finished works should be no longer than 20mins in total.

CREATE = £2000

This commission is designed to support a mid-career artist/collective with an exciting idea. You will have had at least 3 public showings of work and will be looking create the beginnings of a new interdisciplinary work.

GROW = £2000 + £500 to support your further development

This commission is designed to support the beginnings of an artist/collective’s journey, this may be your very first public performance or you may have performed before but are working across art from for the first time. This commission comes with a bespoke support package to further develop you as an artist. Support can include dramaturgical, technical and mentoring, as well as rehearsal space and sharing opportunities.

Who Can apply:
We believe in supporting amazing artists within Manchester particularly those underrepresented within mainstream art settings. To that end you will need to be based within greater Manchester.

FIND OUT MORE AND HOW TO APPLY    Here

Deadline Monday 12th August 6pm

DRIFT is Supported by The Lowry and using public funding from Arts Council England