Migration Matters Festival:physical performance mentoring opps

Creative Journeys is a new mentorship and guidance programme run in association with Migration Matters Festival and Arts on the Run for emerging/aspiring artists whose work is in music, spoken word or dance/physical performance.

The opportunity is exclusively for Northern artists who experience racism and/or with experience of migration, displacement, or the asylum system.

The project will provide expert tuition and guidance, help build confidence and provide networking opportunities with other aspiring and established artists, and offer artists a platform and chance to develop their craft.

This opportunity will supply artists with:

Cash funding ~£500
~4 sessions delivered by expert mentors lasting ~2 hours
Professional recording of, or a discussion about the artist’s work
Option to perform at Migration Matters Festival in July (9th-17th)
There are two programmes in the dance/physical performance section with two places available in each.

- Led by Nadia Iftkhar for artists based in the north east. Sessions will be based in Newcastle but can take place elsewhere and/or online if necessary. About Nadia: https://www.companyofothers.org.uk

- Led by Ella Mesma for artists based in the rest of the North of England. Sessions will be based in Leeds but can take place elsewhere and/or online if necessary. About Ella: http://ellamesma.co.uk

Travel costs will be supported
The session times can be arranged to suit the needs of the artist
A translator/interpreter can be provided
TIMELINE

26th April = Q+A with the organisers
12th May = Deadline for applications
7th June - 17th July = Programme

To apply please submit a 500 word letter or a 5 minute video/audio recording outlining (this can be in your first language):

The North East programme or the other Northern regions programme?
What is it you want to get out of the programme?
Any challenges you have encountered in the arts or dance/physical performance?
What, if any, experience you have in dance/physical performance?
Please send to info@migrationmattersfestival.co.uk by 11.59pm Weds 12th May

For more info visit the website below.

For more information visit https://www.migrationmattersfestival.co.uk/opportunities-index