From: Jo Cunningham [press_at_efdss_dot_org]
Sent: 01 May 2014 13:05
Subject: English Folk Dance and Song Society open bursary & creative
artist residency applications
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May 1, 2014
English Folk Dance and Song Society invites bursary & creative artist residency applications
The English Folk Dance and Song Society
(EFDSS) has opened applications for its 2014 round of creative artist
residencies and a special bursary in memory of North East songwriter, Graeme
Miles.
Creative Artist
Residencies
The creative artist residencies are open to
professional artists from all genres to research and develop new work linked to
the folk arts at Cecil Sharp House in London. Awards are made annually and
applications are invited from individuals or groups including dancers, poets,
storytellers, musicians or visual artists.
The creative artist residencies are part of EFDSS' Aspire Programme, supported by the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, that provides artistic support and professional development to artists.
The residencies include the use of rehearsal rooms at
Cecil Sharp House (but not include 24 hour storage space); a grant of up to
£2,000 to cover costs and expenses; performance space for sharing the results;
and support for future development of the
work.
Application information
The deadline for submitted applications is 10pm
on Monday 2 June, for residencies to be taken between September 2014 and
March 2015.
For guidelines about applying for a creative residency and
applications forms go to www.efdss.org/efdss-artists-development/artists-bursaries.
Completed applications can be returned via email to neil_at_efdss_dot_org or to
Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London,
NW1 7AY.
The successful candidates will be
announced early July.
For more information about EFDSS' Artist
Development programme, go to www.efdss.org/efdss-artists-development/aspire-programme.
The Graeme Miles Bursary
This special bursary is in memory of Middlesbrough
singer songwriter Graeme Miles, who died in April last year. It is a one-off award of up £1,200 to an artist or group, aged
18 to 25, based in the North East of England, with a particular preference to
those based in Teeside.
The aim is to fund an important development
opportunity, project or programme of activity that will have a lasting impact
on their career. Uses for the bursary could include touring support, an
artistic collaboration with other musicians, paying for recording costs,
mentoring, funding an industry showcase or buying a new instrument
Application information:
The application criteria is for individual
musicians including composers and groups who are in the early stages of their
professional career or final stages of advanced musical training with a genuine
commitment to build a professional career in music
For more information or to apply,
go to www.efdss.org/efdss-artists-development/artists-bursaries.
The deadline for submitted applications is 10pm
on Monday June 2. The successful candidate/s will be announced by Monday
July 12.
Completed applications can be
returned via email to neil_at_efdss_dot_org or to
Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London,
NW1 7AY.
Neil Pearson, EFDSS'
Artist Development and Programming Manager, said: "Both
schemes offer an important opportunity for personal development. The creative
residencies are an interesting way for artists from a variety of fields to
explore the folk arts and create new work.
"The Graeme Miles bursary is a
fitting testament to a
fitting memorial to a songwriter who has helped to influence many musicians
over the years."
ENDS
For further press information please contact:
Jo Cunningham (PR Manager, part time) press_at_efdss_dot_org or Sophia Linehan
(Marketing & Communications Director) sophia_at_efdss_dot_org | +44 (0)20 7485 2206
ext.225.
NOTES TO EDITORS
Folk Nations - residency for four British
artists in India, in partnership with the British Council
BBC Music Fellowship - support partner for
BBC Music Fellowship award to Maz O'Connor
Folk Alliance - international showcasing and
networking opportunities
English Folk Expo - showcasing and networking
opportunities
Spotlight England - international partner of
Showcase Scotland at Celtic Connections 2013
British / Canadian Exchange - offering
artistic exchange and performance opportunities to British and Canadian
musicians, in partnership with Music Prince Edward Island (PEI)
The
Cecil Sharp Project - multi artist
residential project in conjunction with Shrewsbury
Folk Festival
Folk Rising - giving a platform to new and emerging artists through nationwide
performances
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Jo Cunningham
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English Folk Dance and Song Society
Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road,
London NW1 7AY
T: 07815 913887
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