AND Arts Network - PERFORMING ARTISTS - Application Form 2024

Overview

Are you a Performing Artist located in Ards and North Down?

Expressions of interest are being invited from performing artists living and working in the borough to be considered for the AND Arts Network.

'Performing Artists' are deemed to be those artists who perform for an audience and include musicians, singers, actors, dancers and performance artists, but can also include comedians, spoken word, puppeteers, choreography, stagecraft, circus and carnival. 

We are seeking to build on the already thriving creative scene in Ards and North Down, so if you are a performing artist aged 18 years+ based in the area then we would love to hear from you.

About AND Arts Network

AND Arts Network is open to artists who are over 18 years (in any arts medium and at any career level from hobbyists to established, professionally practicing artists) who reside in Ards and North Down. This application form is for Performing Artists. Performing Arts Organisations and Groups may also submit details via this form.

AND Arts Network is an information sharing network, so information and news will be circulated to members of this Network for creative opportunities provided by Ards and North Down Borough Council, as well as opportunities for learning and professional development within the creative sector.

From time to time, we may circulate information from other arts bodies on open calls and opportunities that may be of interest to you. 

Ards and North Down Borough Council offer a comprehensive annual programme of arts activity and opportunities for participation to include, but are not limited to; facilitation of creative workshops and classes, provision of demonstrations and professional development and networking opportunities. There will also be an opportunity to apply for participation in the annual Festivals organised by the Arts Service of ANDBC.

Please submit your details via the link below to be kept informed of opportunities as they arise.

APPLICATION DEADLINE

The deadline to apply this round is:

• Friday 31 May 2024, at 11:59pm (sharp)

You are encouraged to complete your application at your earliest convenience and not on the date of the deadline in case you encounter internet or connection issues. Please allow plenty of time to submit your application. 

If you require assistance with your application, please contact us at arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk no later than 12noon on Friday 24 May and a member of staff will get back to you. 

SUPPORT MATERIALS:

Please have the following essential information/documents ready BEFORE you complete this application:

• Up-to-date Performing Artist CV / Group CV (PDF or Word Document)
• No less than 1 and no more than 3 short examples of your performance work (video or audio) preferably no longer than 1 minute each.

IMPORTANT:

It is recommended that before submitting your application that you click the 'save and come back later' button at the bottom left of each page. This will save your work allowing you to return to it. If you click submit without saving your work, and you experience an IT issue or loss of internet connection, your work will be lost and you will have to start again. 

If you experience difficulties uploading your support files, please ensure the file size is not too large (video/audio does not exceed 1 minute / 25MB). You may also need to clear your cache/cookies on your device as this may slow down your browser. 

If you experience any problems with this online application form, please contact Ards Arts Centre: arts@ardsandnorthdown.gov.uk