horizon festival is seeking expressions of interest from artists and creative practitioners — visual artists, designers (from graphic to fabric), performers, musicians, and all other disciplines — to work with the festival from 2024 and beyond. closing february 1.

Our Sunshine Coast arts sector is growing (and evolving) and as the regions premier arts festival, we want to work with artists in new ways. This call-out invites ambitious, practicing artists that live, work, or have a connection to the Sunshine Coast to reach out to us. No theme, no guidelines, no agenda — just you and your work.   

Horizon Festival’s commitment is to embed Sunshine Coast artists throughout the festival program — from start to finish. This is your opportunity to connect with us.  

Questions? Contact a real person here: horizon@sunshinecoast.qld.gov.au. 

Post-pandemic, our consumption of art has changed. Thanks to years of being pulled in and out of performance spaces, our sector has found its footing in the film world, but are you struggling to translate?  Do you have filmed work you’d like to edit and produce?

In this workshop, you will explore the techniques involved in modifying your choreography for film and putting together a dance film. Tackle framing, storyboarding, terminology and moving your work from the physical space to the digital.

This workshop is suited to independent creatives, dance students, studio owners, educators, and choreographers.

$5,000 to $20,000 to support travel costs associated with attending key market development and cultural exchange platforms and gatherings.

Key dates

The next round closing dates are:

• Tuesday 19 September 2023 at 3pm AEST, for projects beginning after 1 January 2024.

• Tuesday 6 February 2024 at 3pm AEDT, for projects beginning after 1 June 2024.

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Flying Arts can deliver workshops and projects remotely! Our team is on hand right now to discuss options for keeping your community connected and engaged with professional development online.

Workshops and projects are available on-demand, and can be booked on behalf of creative communities such as groups, festivals, local government and organisations.

Your participants can take part from the comfort of their own homes, via the online platform of your choice. While not all mediums are suitable for online instruction, we welcome the opportunity to discuss how we can adapt our offerings for digital delivery.

THE INDEPENDANCE PROJECT TURNS 10 IN 2023!

Applications for indepenDANCE's SUNSHINE COAST EDITION is now OPEN!

WHAT is indepenDANCE?

indepenDANCE is a creative development and training platform for dance artists to engage in new ideas and creative dialogue, break boundaries and strengthen the independent dance community by challenging themselves through praxis. indepenDANCE challenges artists to think outside the square, shatter the square and question if the square is a square at all.

indepenDANCE offers access to space, resources, and daily training to create, explore, share, shatter and collaborate on new work in a creative development intensive, culminating in an open showing.

 Project Timeline: 9th to the 26th October 2023

Project Location: 2nd Space Nambour, 36 Howard St, Nambour QLD 4560

ARTSCOAST DEVELOPMENT x PRESENTATION OPPORTUNITY

Contemporary dance artists from across Australia are invited to submit expressions of interest for a funded residency + festival presentation on Kabi Kabi / Gubbi Gubbi Country (Sunshine Coast). 

The residency is offered by ArtsCoast- Sunshine Coast Council’s arts platform in partnership with the inaugural OUTBOUND | Contemporary Dance x Live Art Festival.

OUTCOMES
FESTIVAL PRESENTATION | 2 x  presentations of a 35 min - 45 min work
WORKSHOP | Public practice-led 2hr workshop (optional) 

SUCCESSFUL ARTIST/S RECEIVE
SPACE | 4 - 5 weeks at 2nd Space, Nambour
DATES | September 2023
PROJECT FEE | $8 000.00
DOCUMENTATION | Professional video footage and photographs from OUTBOUND Festival
MARKETING | Full festival promotion
PRODUCER SUPPORT | OUTBOUND Festival technical x project management support
WORKSHOP TICKET INCOME (OPTIONAL OUTCOME) | 70% ticket profit from the OUTBOUND public workshop will go directly to the artist.

ARTIST INFORMATION KIT | Via SmartyGrants

APPLICATIONS CLOSE | 31 MAY 2023, MIDNIGHT

A place charged with inspiration

Open to professional creatives from all disciplines, individually or in groups. Residents are hosted in purpose-built studios.

Bundanon supports new work, research and collaborations by artists and researchers from around the world.  The program is structured through a series of partnerships with leading arts organisations and companies, cultural agencies and benefactors. From January 2024 there will be no direct costs associated with the Artists in Residence program.

Bundanon’s Artists in Residence program operates as an annual call out for applications.

Applications for 2024 are now open.

Zen Zen Zo’s popular ACTOR’S DOJO has been running since 1996 and has been the training ground for many of Brisbane’s best actors. The training draws on Zen Zen Zo’s four specialty areas, developed over 25 years of studying with the founders of these forms and teaching them all over the world – The Suzuki Method of Actor Training, Viewpoints, Butoh & Composition.

The gifts of the ACTOR’S DOJO training for the actor or performer are stage presence, embodiment, deep focus, ensemble awareness, a rich imagination and a strong body‑voice. The ACTOR’S DOJO is also home to directors, dancers, teachers, musicians, performance poets & uni/school students. It is an inclusive & supportive space that welcomes anyone who wants to challenge themselves, develop their creativity, & engage in professional & personal transformation & growth.
 

2023 DATES

Term 1: 6 February – 27 March
Term 2: 24 April – 12 June
Term 3: 24 July – 11 September
Term 4: 9 October – 27 November

TIMES
Mondays 6 – 7.30pm (Open Class)
Mondays 7.30 – 9pm (Advanced Actor’s Dojo Ensemble)

VENUE
Judith Wright Centre, Fortitude Valley

COST
Per 8-week term: Conc. $200 / Adult $230

Annual Early Bird Fee: Conc. $650 / Adult $750 (includes STAGES Program membership)

The Practice of Dance will build teaching, choreographic and production skills through three LIVE workshops at the newly renovated Thomas Dixon Centre in 2023.

The workshop subjects during 2023 are:

To attend all three workshops and let us take care of thethe admin for you, purchase our Practice of Dance Class Pass!

Click here to request an invoice

Square-one is a studio space grant, offered in-kind for Indie Dance and Physical Theatre Artists to make and create. 

A chance for artists to kickstart their year creatively and find the beginnings of new inquiries, physicality and creative impulses.

We are championing community, creative exploration, peer-to-peer gathering and art form development by reducing the barriers to accessing creative spaces and dance-appropriate rehearsal studios. For 3 weeks in February 2023, Studio1 is offering FREE space to our creatives and professional makers of Brisbane. 

At the culmination of the 3 weeks, all artists involved are invited to gather, share, discuss and connect; building our community and networks.

Details

Dates | February 6th - 25th

Venue | The Workroom (Studio1 BlackBox space)

Times | Artists can propose 3hr blocks, full day, or multiple days.

Available time slots | 3hr options: 9am - 12.00pm | 12.30 - 3.30pm OR Full-day: 9am - 3.30pm

Suitable for

• Artists wanting to invest in praxis and research

• Artists wanting to rehearse a work

• Artists looking for a creative development space

• Artists looking to share work in progressing studio showings with sector 

Studio1 can

• Provide a LoS for artists wanting to build this into a funding application

• Provide Wifi

• Standard venue amenities such as kitchenette, cleaning, parking etc. 

Succesful applicants must

• Be able to commit to the use of the space

• Provide a daily class offering to sector (choice of experience and art form at the discretion of the artist)

• Share their process and time at Studio1 on social media and adhere to Studio1 social media guidelines

• Hold current PLI

• Adhere to Covid-Safe practices 

• Use of the space is strictly for professional creative development and not for commercial or events use. 

ADC’s Contemporary Dance Intensives (CDI) make bold moves possible.

Students will dance, learn and connect in a relaxed, supportive environment. ADC Company Dancers take the lead, showcasing new movement and exploring the possibilities of contemporary dance. ADC will host three programs in January for ages 9 to 20 in its Fortitude Valley studios.

Our 2023 Streams
Foundations 9 -11 years | 16 & 17 Jan | 15 places available | $135 (Early-bird) // $150

Intermediate 12 -14 year | 18, 19 & 20 Jan | 18 places available | $297 (Early-bird) // $330

Advanced 15-20 years | 21 & 22 Jan | ONLY 10 places available | $247.50 (Early-bird) // $275

Early bird pricing available until November 18. Discounts will apply automatically

ANAT is calling for applications from artists and scientists for the prestigious Synapse Residency program, which, since 2004, has enabled research collaborations between more than 100 artists and scientists.

Residencies take place over 16 weeks full-time, the equivalent part-time, or, in discrete blocks over a longer duration during 2023. ANAT will pay participating artists a fee and contribute towards project material costs, accommodation expenses and return travel to the destination of the residency if required. The host organisation will provide in-kind access to staff expertise, space, equipment and resources, and will assist with disseminating outcomes at the conclusion of the residency.

Residencies are open to Australian artists (Australian citizens or permanent residents) working in any discipline and/or medium. To ensure a good fit between the artist and host organisation, a joint application must be submitted.  It is the responsibility of the artist to establish contact and to identify the nature of the proposed research collaboration prior to application.

As an accessible and inclusive arts organisation, ANAT enables artistic perspectives that reflect contemporary Australia. We especially encourage First Nations people to apply.

Key Dates:

Deadline for applications | 3pm (ACDT), Thursday 16 February 2023
Notification of outcome | March 2023
Residency period | Between April and December 2023

Creative Sparks Grants Program

The Creative Sparks Grants Program is a partnership between Brisbane City Council and Queensland Government through Arts Queensland, to foster opportunities for a creative and prosperous Brisbane by supporting creative public outcomes.

Lord Mayor's Creative Fellowships

The Lord Mayor’s Creative Fellowships support Brisbane artists, arts workers, cultural workers or creative producers wishing to develop and expand their careers in the art or cultural sector by participating in professional development opportunities.

Applications open | 9am Tuesday 4 October 2022.

Creative Sparks Grants applications close | 3pm Monday 7 November 2022

Lord Mayor’s Creative Fellowships applications close | 3pm Monday 14 November 2022

Chunky Move is calling for applications to be the company’s next Choreographer in Residence (CIR).

The Choreographer in Residence will be supported to develop and present new work, further their artistic practice, gain organisational knowledge, extend their professional networks and build a meaningful and long-standing connection with Chunky Move. This program is neither a fellowship nor a direct commissioning opportunity, rather it is intended to create a structure that balances creative flexibility with clear outcomes across the residency period.

Key Dates

6 Oct – EOIs open
30 Oct – EOIs close
23–28 Nov – applicants notified
29–30 Nov – meetings with shortlisted applicants
w/c 5 Dec – shortlisted applicants notified
w/c 12 Dec – public announcement
1 January 2023 – CIR tenure begins

Arts Queensland (AQ) is seeking expressions of interest from Queensland-based First Nations artists, cultural workers and thought leaders to be part of a Queensland delegation to attend the Purrumpa First Nations Arts and Culture Gathering in Adelaide.

Being held from 31 October to Friday 4 November, Purrumpa will bring together First Nations Arts and Cultures stakeholders from around the country in celebration of the almost 50 years since the formation of the Aboriginal Arts Board in 1973 (Cultural Sensitivity Warning: link contains mention of persons who are now deceased). 

Purrumpa will also plan and make recommendations to Commonwealth, States and Territories to amplify positive outcomes for all aspects of the First Nations arts and cultures sector.

The Russell Page Graduate Program provides opportunities for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander dance graduates or early career artists (aged 18 to 23) to develop as professional dancers through training and mentoring and being a member of the dancer ensemble for performances and touring seasons.

Key dates:

Applications open | Monday 19 September 2022

Applications close | Friday 7 October 2022

Auditions | Monday 17 October 2022

Successful applicant notified by late October 2022 to commence work January 2023

CultureLAB is a creative development program that supports independent artists, collectives, and small-medium organisations to generate new work. CultureLAB is one of the pathways through which Arts House commissions work for our presentation seasons.

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are now open for developments taking place at Arts House from July 2023 – June 2024.

Key Dates

EOI’s open | Thursday 15 September 2022, 9am AEST

EOI’s close | Thursday 20 October 2022, 5pm AEST

Notification of selected artists | Wednesday 7 December 2022

Platform Arts is inviting artists to submit expressions of interest for our 2023 creative program. There are four separate program opportunities to apply for: LAB, YOOKAPA, Performance Program and Public Programs.

LAB is our flagship artist development opportunity, supporting contemporary practice. Open to artists across Australia. Apply

YOOKAPA is a tailored development opportunity for First Nations creatives based in Victoria. Apply

Our Performance Program supports creative developments, one-off presentations or touring works across contemporary theatre, dance, music, sound and more. Open to artists across Australia. Apply

Our Public Program includes talks, workshops, public art and events both onsite and offsite. Open to artists across Australia. Apply

APPLICATIONS OPEN | 05 SEP, 09.00AM

INFO SESSION | 14 SEP, 5.00-6.00PM

APPLICATIONS CLOSE | 03 OCT, 9.00AM

Detour is a new and urgent opportunity, supporting an independent dance artist, to mobilise and engage in a sustained program for their personal creative development, in a spirit of reciprocity, with five Australian dance companies.

Dance Makers Collective (Darug Country, Western Sydney, NSW), Dancenorth (Gurambilbarra and Yunbenun Country, Townsville, QLD), GUTS (Arrernte Country, Alice Springs, NT), Tasdance (Lutruwita Country, Launceston, TAS) and Tracks (Larrakia Country, Darwin, NT) invite a dance practitioner to spend two weeks with each company, in a self-directed residency, to explore their practice, connect with new landscapes and share with the communities we serve.

DOWNLOAD THIS PDF TO FIND OUT MORE ABOUT EACH COMPANY’S OFFERINGS

World Dance Alliance (WDA) Global Summit 

22-25/06/2022 - Hong Kong
Co-organized by the Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts & Hong Kong Dance Alliance

The WDA Global Summit is positioned as the perfect platform to look into a wide range of intersecting concerns.
​​​​​​Based on a different theme every time, the issues discussed stem from diverse contexts ranging from performance and research to cultural and social environments, to education and training.

The upcoming edition of the Summit is now inviting proposals for presentations of various formats which connect with the theme “Dance Offer/On New Energy” 

​​​​​​​Responding to the Covid-19 pandemic affecting the wellbeing of dance practitioners worldwide, it encourages a broad array of connections to facilitate the discussion and bring forward innovative perspectives.

​​It also looks to encompass voices that correspond to the overarching aim of WDA structured through the networks of Creation & Presentation, Education & Training, and Research & Documentation.

Shaun Parker has developed a holistic 5 day program that provides participants with a rare opportunity to experience an insight into working with Shaun Parker & Company. Throughout the 5 days participants will learn repertoire from the company and undertake classes with company dancers in Contemporary dance, Hip hop, Yoga and Tutting. Shaun Parker will lead sessions for tasking, dance making and dramaturgy, giving participants a valuable insight into his artistic process.

LAUNCH will be held in Sydney from 9am-5pm each day from Monday August 22nd to Friday August 26th. 

The classes and training will take place at AMPA – Performing Arts Centre, 4/85-91 O’Riordan street, Alexandria, NSW.

The program is heavily subsidised, however, selected participants will need to fund their own transport and accommodation for this opportunity.

COST - $250 (5 days)

For people wishing to apply, they can email their name, contact details, 1 page CV, headshot and showreel (5 minutes max) to joel@shaunparkercompany.com by 5pm on Friday July 1st.

If you have any questions or would like more information please don’t hesitate to contact Joel Fenton.

Bare Bones is on again! 

It's time to return to the workshop series that everyone from the Pope to Ringo Starr has called the greatest learning experience on the planet!

Featuring world renowned artists who will both participate and share their love and knowledge of the arts. Together we will dance like crazy people, think like Einsteins, be still like gurus and dream like Martin Luther King.

So come and join The Farm on a curated journey of learning and participation.

Come have a holiday and a long weekend of dance in April 30th, May 1st & 2nd. 

Submit your EOI here: https://www.thefarm.company/bare-bones

Queensland Ballet Academy is committed to nurturing the development of young male dancers, and we are delighted to offer our annual Boys Week during the upcoming April school holidays. 

Across this four-day program, dancers from 10 - 17+ years of age will have the opportunity to learn from Queensland Ballet Academy and Queensland Ballet’s esteemed male faculty, as well as guest experts. Classes will include ballet, male technique, repertoire and contemporary dance, as well as additional sessions in male fitness, sports psychology, body conditioning and a Q&A with our faculty.

Date: 11-14 April, 2022 

Time*: Classes will be scheduled between 8.30am - 5.00pm AEST

Location: Queensland Ballet Academy, Gate 1, 101 L'Estrange Terrace, Kelvin Grove QLD

Age: 10 - 17+

The Dancenorth 2022 Secondment Program invites 25 young dance artists from Australia and New Zealand to participate in a full time secondment experience led by the Dancenorth Ensemble, with Amber Haines (Associate Artistic Director).

The 5-day program incorporates exploring various movement methodologies within elongated morning classes, creative workshops and task processes, environmental responsive sessions within the stunning North Queensland landscape, and interrogation of Dancenorth repertoire.

VENUE

Dancenorth - Corner of Walker and Stanley Street, Townsville, Queensland, Australia 4810

DATES

Secondment Week (with Ensemble): 4 - 8 April

Community Experience Workshop Exchange: 11 - 13 April

COST

The program is free, but applicants must be able to cover the cost of all personal expenses including transport, flights and living expenses whilst in Townsville.

A five-day workshop via the Queensland Ballet Academy for aspiring ballerinas.

Across the five-day program, dancers from 10 - 17+ years of age will have the opportunity to learn from Queensland Ballet Academy's world-class faculty, as well as guest industry experts. Classes will include ballet, ladies technique, repertoire and contemporary dance, as well as additional sessions about pointe shoe care, hair and stage makeup, sports psychology, body conditioning and a Q&A with our faculty.

Date: 4 - 8 April, 2022 

Times*: Classes will be scheduled between 8.30am - 5.00pm AEST

Location: Queensland Ballet Academy, Gate 1, 101 L'Estrange Terrace, Kelvin Grove QLD

Age: 10 - 17+