Artists Wanted (Physical Theatre/ Dance and Visual/ Multisensory)

Artists Wanted (Physical Theatre/ Dance and Visual/ Multisensory) 1st December 2009

We are currently planning Artspire - an exciting project for the benefit of adults with learning and physical disabilities, based at Coalville Community Resource Centre, Leicestershire.

We are looking for a physical theatre / dance artist , with experience in working with adults with complex learning and physical disabilities, to help us deliver Artspire. This will involve working with a group of service users over a number of (mainly) fortnightly sessions, to produce a finished performance piece, between February and October 2010.

We have a total budget of 20 workshops at £120 per 2.5 hour session, including preparation – an overall budget of £2400. There is also a small budget for travel expenses.

To apply, please email your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining any initial ideas to rebecca@mantlearts.org.uk / 01530 830 811. The deadline for this opportunity is: Wednesday 16th December 2009.

Mantle Arts requires all artists working with young people or vulnerable adults to have a current enhanced CRB check.

Artist(s) Wanted (Visual / Multisensory)

We are also looking for one or more Visual / Multisensory artists, with experience in working with adults with complex learning and physical disabilities, to help us deliver Artspire. This will involve working with a group of service users over a series of (mainly) fortnightly sessions, to help transform a small multi-sensory room, between February and September 2010.

Depending on experience and ideas, we may use one visual artist, or share the work load between more.

We currently have a budget for 15 workshops at £90 per 2 hour session, including preparation, as well as £250 for completion of features - (£1600 overall), plus a small travel budget. Our budget for materials is £900.

To apply, please email your CV along with a brief cover letter outlining any initial ideas and examples of your work (photos etc) to rebecca@mantlearts.org.uk / 01530 830 811. Deadline: Wednesday 16th December 2009.

Mantle Arts requires all artists working with young people or vulnerable adults to have a current enhanced CRB check. More info: www.mantlearts.org.uk.

Artspire is funded by The National Lottery through Awards for All.