A Heartfelt Invitation for Artists in Thanet
Looping the Loop has secured funding for two micro-commissions for Thanet artists to experiment with ideas in a nurturing environment.
Starting in September, these artistic experiments will have a live sharing at the end of November during Making More Wave, a festival that celebrates the incredible talents of East Kent, in partnership with Ark (formerly Cliftonville Cultural Space).
We believe in empowering artists and giving them the space to flourish.
We are interested in partnering with artists/companies working in any form of live performance and are interested in connecting with local communities.
Gathering people for a shared experience is important for us. We are curious about ways to do this both physically and digitally. We are interested in hybrid projects that blend artforms and can appeal to new audiences.
Looping the Loop is a partner in the Collaborative Touring Network (CTN), and we are particularly interested in work that explores one, some, or all the following questions:
We want to support creative ideas and processes that speak to some of these ideas and have accessibility embedded in them.
We seek works that resonate deeply with the people of our community, leaving them moved and inspired, whether through moments of laughter, tears, dance, or a call to action.
Your artistic voice has the power to make a difference. Take this opportunity to share your story, express your emotions, and spark conversations that touch hearts. We are excited to witness the beauty you bring into the world.
Starting in September, these artistic experiments will have a live sharing at the end of November during Making More Wave, a festival that celebrates the incredible talents of East Kent, in partnership with Ark (formerly Cliftonville Cultural Space).
We believe in empowering artists and giving them the space to flourish.
We are interested in partnering with artists/companies working in any form of live performance and are interested in connecting with local communities.
Gathering people for a shared experience is important for us. We are curious about ways to do this both physically and digitally. We are interested in hybrid projects that blend artforms and can appeal to new audiences.
Looping the Loop is a partner in the Collaborative Touring Network (CTN), and we are particularly interested in work that explores one, some, or all the following questions:
- What do young people want from a live performance?
- Can touring be environmentally sustainable?
- How can we connect more deeply with the people in our places?
We want to support creative ideas and processes that speak to some of these ideas and have accessibility embedded in them.
We seek works that resonate deeply with the people of our community, leaving them moved and inspired, whether through moments of laughter, tears, dance, or a call to action.
Your artistic voice has the power to make a difference. Take this opportunity to share your story, express your emotions, and spark conversations that touch hearts. We are excited to witness the beauty you bring into the world.
MORE DETAIL AND BUDGET INFORMATION
£500 is available per micro-commission. It can be spent however you see fit.
There is no expectation for you to create a finished product. We know the budget doesn't allow for that. We recognise the lack of seed funding and hope this micro-commission can help you unlock more funding.
Artistic and production mentoring from Looping the Loop directors and producer will be available and agreed depending on the artists' needs and Looping the Loop capacity.
The live sharing at Making More Waves can be in any format as long as it is in front of a live audience. It can be a short piece, a talk, a film, or anything more innovative.
You will be required to attend at least one of the Making More Waves workshops as a participant.
There is no expectation for you to create a finished product. We know the budget doesn't allow for that. We recognise the lack of seed funding and hope this micro-commission can help you unlock more funding.
Artistic and production mentoring from Looping the Loop directors and producer will be available and agreed depending on the artists' needs and Looping the Loop capacity.
The live sharing at Making More Waves can be in any format as long as it is in front of a live audience. It can be a short piece, a talk, a film, or anything more innovative.
You will be required to attend at least one of the Making More Waves workshops as a participant.
TIMELINE
The application process for these micro-commissions will run as follows:
21 July: Application form goes live
8 August: Deadline to submit your application
11 August: Interview with shortlisted applicants
30 August: micro-commissions announced
24-25 Nov: Making More Waves
22 Dec: micro-commissions end
21 July: Application form goes live
8 August: Deadline to submit your application
11 August: Interview with shortlisted applicants
30 August: micro-commissions announced
24-25 Nov: Making More Waves
22 Dec: micro-commissions end
ELIGIBILITY
To be eligible, you must:
- Live in Thanet
- Be a member of the Performing Arts Collective Thanet (PACT) - you can sign up HERE
SUBMITTING YOUR APPLICATION
Your application must be submitted on Google Form HERE.
>> Applications close at 11:59 pm on 8 August. <<
You can submit your application as either written text (up to 700 words), an audio file (up to 4 minutes), or a video file (up to 4 minutes).
Your application must address the following points:
What is your project idea? Please tell us about the creative idea for your project.
What artform are you working in?
Are there any collaborators you are working with?
What stage of development is the work at?
Please tell us how you would like to connect with the people in Thanet.
How does your project respond to one or more of the following questions:
Please tell us how you have considered or plan to embed accessibility in your work.
Let us know how this micro-commission would help you and what support you would like to receive from Looping the Loop besides the financial contribution.
You must also share a link to one example of previous work. These could be previous projects and/or examples of the project you are applying with. We welcome links to videos, webpages, or files to download.
We will also ask for your name, contact details, and monitoring information. No personal data will be shared with anyone other than those working at Looping the Loop.
No feedback will be available at the application stage.
Feedback will be available at the interview stage.
If applying via Google form is not accessible to you, please get in touch with our producer Estelle at pact.loopingtheloop@gmail.com so they can discuss alternative access options with you.
>> Applications close at 11:59 pm on 8 August. <<
You can submit your application as either written text (up to 700 words), an audio file (up to 4 minutes), or a video file (up to 4 minutes).
Your application must address the following points:
What is your project idea? Please tell us about the creative idea for your project.
What artform are you working in?
Are there any collaborators you are working with?
What stage of development is the work at?
Please tell us how you would like to connect with the people in Thanet.
How does your project respond to one or more of the following questions:
- What do young people want from a live performance?
- Can touring be environmentally sustainable?
- How can a piece of national touring work connect more deeply with the people in our places?
Please tell us how you have considered or plan to embed accessibility in your work.
Let us know how this micro-commission would help you and what support you would like to receive from Looping the Loop besides the financial contribution.
You must also share a link to one example of previous work. These could be previous projects and/or examples of the project you are applying with. We welcome links to videos, webpages, or files to download.
We will also ask for your name, contact details, and monitoring information. No personal data will be shared with anyone other than those working at Looping the Loop.
No feedback will be available at the application stage.
Feedback will be available at the interview stage.
If applying via Google form is not accessible to you, please get in touch with our producer Estelle at pact.loopingtheloop@gmail.com so they can discuss alternative access options with you.
