Applications are now open to artists under MAKE 2023 for the purpose of generating new performance work outside of the traditional writer-led model at all career levels.
Donor Name: Theatre Forum
Country: All Countries
Type of Grant: Event
Deadline: 10/16/2023
Size of the Grant: €600
Details:
MAKE is an artist development programme and residency initiative of Cork Midsummer Festival, Dublin Fringe Festival, Project Arts Centre and Theatre Forum.
Since the first MAKE in 2009, over 175 Irish and international artists have been MAKE residents, receiving mentoring support from renowned international theatre makers. Past programmes have borne highly acclaimed performance work and collaborations going on to tour here in Ireland and internationally.
MAKE 2023
- The 15th MAKE residency will run from Sunday 19 – Saturday 25 November 2023. This year, they are taking the MAKE programme to Inis Oirr for a week of mentorship, collaboration and peer support.
- Successful applicants will receive:
- Support and guidance from an international mentor
- Group sessions with a network of peers
- Support from the MAKE partners
- Access to space in Áras Éanna
- Accommodation for 6 nights
- Workspace
- Artist fee of €600
- All meals will be provided
- Transfers bus and ferry
- The MAKE coordinating team will collaborate with the selected artists to create a programme that fits their needs, and delivers the optimum conditions for developing their work and connecting with their peers and mentors.
Eligibility Criteria
- MAKE takes the form of an annual residential laboratory where ideas for new performance work are developed with the mentorship of renowned theatre artists and for some, in collaboration with other participants. MAKE puts emphasis on the generation of new performance work outside of the traditional writer-led model. It is open to artists exploring a variety of dramaturgical models in their work including devised work, documentary theatre work, text-driven work using found or fragmentary texts, music theatre, new writing experimenting with form, digital and interactive presentation formats.
- MAKE offers mentorship to develop theatre and performance projects, working individually or in collaboration with other artists. Groups of up to three artists are welcome to apply.
- Applications are welcome from Ireland-based and international artists.
For more information, visit Theatre Forum.
