ArtsLab is a six month artist in residence program from May to October of each year. The program enables emerging artists to immerse themselves in the life of an innovative arts community and develop and challenge their own artistic practices. Working closely with a resident mentor/season director and guest mentors, artists in residence work individually and as a collective in producing a season of work.
There is a weekly commitment of around 15-20 hours.
Fee: $475
Program Outline:
Develop your artistic practice through the following four areas:
1. New Work
Got a vision? An idea you want to make happen? Over the six months, you’ll produce your own piece of work – using Shopfront’s resources, a small budget and extensive artistic and production mentoring. Industry professionals will critique your work throughout the program as part of your development.
2. Performance Project
Always wanted to perform in something amazing? Work with cutting edge professionals to devise and perform in Shopfront’s annual major project . In 2009 Shopfront collaborated with Nibroll - A Japanese Contemporary Performance Company on the project - Superperfect in both Sydney & Yokohama - Japan.
For more information about the project and previous productions (Angels in the Architecture; Pop-Up; A City of Shadows & Ice; Lost Toy Story) visit www.shopfront.org.au
3. Performance training and mentoring
Want to take your work to the next level?
+ Weekly training develops ArtsLab as an ensemble – establishing a common language in performance, invention, movement and connection.
+ Regular mentoring sessions
+ Managing one-off events and short seasons gives you industry experience in production
+ You’ll get connected and inspired by artists who are national leaders in their field.
For more information and for expressions of interest in ArtsLab 2010...
Contact Artistic Director TJ Eckleberg on +61 2 9588 3948 or ad@shopfront.org.au