The Olney Theatre Center is now accepting applications for its Vanguard Arts Fund to provide development support to diverse teams of artists interested in creating works – especially works that cross artistic disciplines – in a collaborative environment.
Donor Name: Olney Theatre Center
State: All States
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/12/2023
Size of the Grant: Up to $25,000
Details:
From the seed of an idea for a new play, to a concept for a classic adaptation, to a first draft or first song of a musical, they provide intensive workshop time at various stages of the development process. They commit to these artistic teams in hopes of producing their work at Olney Theatre Center in a future season.
What kind of Projects are OTC looking for?
While OTC will consider text-based work that springs from the mind of a singular playwright, successful proposals for new work will more likely bring together more than one generative artist in an interdisciplinary fashion to explore new or classic stories. So, a director and videographer working on an off-beat immersive experience, or work shopping a new musical, or a number of designers or actors coming together with a playwright to devise something, or a playwright and director working jointly to create something, or a composer working with a bunch of musicians and a choreographer on an idea all are examples of exciting proposals. Directors, actors, playwrights, designers, stage managers – they want to hear from anyone with a great idea and a great plan to pursue their artistic visions.
They are committed to ensuring the majority of projects they fund are led by BIPOC generative artists, and intend to support at least one BIPOC-created musical each year.
What does Olney Theatre provide?
- Up to one week of workshop space
- $900 per week for generative artists; all other artists are paid/contracted as required with union agreements
- For out-of-town artists: Travel and housing with common kitchen
- Their rehearsal room or one of their three stages for up to one week (possible off-site space as well)
- Olney Theatre staff support for casting and other personnel procurement (casting, tech, personnel, musicians, etc.) as needed
- Shared vehicles and gas paid by theater.
Funding Information
Support for projects in the past has ranged from $2,500 to $15,000. However, support of up to $25,000 will be considered.
Eligibility Criteria
At this time, OTC are only able to consider artists based in the United States.
For more information, visit Olney Theatre Center.
