From: Jo Cunningham [press_at_efdss_dot_org]

Sent: 07 April 2015 12:24

Subject: English Folk Dance and Song Society invites applications for creative artist residencies

 

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April 7, 2015

 

English Folk Dance and Song Society invites applications for creative artist residencies

 

Dancers, poets, storytellers, musicians, visual, digital or multi media artists are being invited to apply for the 2015/16 round of creative artist bursaries offered by the English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS).

 

EFDSS, which runs the national folk arts centre Cecil Sharp House in London, makes up to four awards annually to fund the research and development of new work linked to the folk arts.

 

The creative artist residencies are part of EFDSS' Artists' Development Programme that provides professional development support, both creative and business, to artists.

 

The Creative Bursary Award includes the daytime use of rehearsal rooms at Cecil Sharp House (but not 24 hour storage space), access to the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, and a grant of up to ?2,000 to cover costs and expenses.

 

Katy Spicer, EFDSS Chief Executive said: "Since the creative artist bursaries programme was launched in 2012, we have supported contemporary and folk dance choreographers, storytellers, and classical and folk musicians and composers.

 

"We have been delighted to see many artists go on to create full shows and new music for CDs from the research and development EFDSS has supported.

 

"We are always keen to hear from people who are interested in exploring the potential of the English folk arts from a cross-genre, cross-arts, or cross-culture creative view point."

 

Application information

 

For guidelines and applications forms go to www.efdss.org/efdss-artists-development/artists-bursaries.  

 

The deadline for submitted applications is 9pm on 29 May 2015 for residencies to be taken between September 2015 and March 2016.

Completed applications should be sent via email to neil_at_efdss_dot_org or posted to Neil Pearson, Artists' Development Manager, Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London, NW1 7AY by the deadline.

The successful candidates will be announced in late June.

 

For more information about EFDSS' Artist Development programme, go to www.efdss.org/efdss-artists-development/aspire-programme.

 

Previous Creative Artist Residencies

 

2014/15

 

Phillip Henry and Hannah Martin - music

Emily Portman  - music

Polly Paulusma - mixed media project featuring music and prose

 

2013/14

 

Sam Sweeney - music and storytelling

Ben Nicholls - music

Kerry Fletcher and Natasha Khamjani - mixed media featuring music and dance

Josienne Clarke and Ben Walker - music

 

2012/13

 

Rachel Rose Reid - storytelling

Alison Rowley - orchestral music

Jack Harris - music

Darren Ellis - dance

 

For more information of previous residencies, go to http://www.efdss.org/efdss-artists-development/artists-bursaries/creative-artists-residencies


ENDS

 

For further press information please contact: Jo Cunningham (PR Manager, part time) press_at_efdss_dot_org or 07815 913887


NOTES TO EDITORS

 

About the English Folk Dance and Song Society:


The English Folk Dance and Song Society (EFDSS) was established in 1932 by the merger of the Folk-Song Society, founded in 1898, and the English Folk Dance Society, founded by Cecil Sharp in 1911. As the national development organisation for the folk arts, EFDSS aims to place the traditional arts of England at the heart of our cultural life - preserving, protecting, disseminating and promoting English traditional folk arts. Since its beginnings EFDSS has been supporting artists and practitioners, engaging people in folk arts activities, and raising the profile of English traditional folk arts. This is currently achieved through programmes of performance, participation and education at EFDSS' London venue, Cecil Sharp House, and with partners in the UK and overseas. EFDSS is increasingly developing projects to support the creative development of artists and expanding their opportunities for performance. EFDSS' library and archive, the Vaughan Williams Memorial Library, is the national folk music library and archive - serving as a valuable resource for anybody working in the folk arts. EFDSS is a charity registered in England and Wales, no. 305999. www.efdss.org | www.facebook.com/theefdss | www.twitter.com/TheEFDSS

 

EFDSS Artist Development current and recent projects include:

 

Beyond the Marches / Dros y Ffin - a multi artist project with Welsh folk development agency trac, exploring the shared heritage of English and Welsh music (2015).

 

The Elizabethan Session - music commission with Folk by the Oak Festival, engaging eight musicians to create new music inspired by the first Elizabethan era (2014).

 

BBC Performing Arts Fellowship - support partner for BBC Performing Arts Fellowship awards to Maz O'Connor (2013) and Rosie Hood (2015).

 

English Folk Expo - founding partner in this English folk music showcase.

 

Douglas Kennedy International Fellowships - offering international artistic exchange and performance opportunities to English folk musicians.  Projects include British / Canadian exchange, in partnership with Music Prince Edward Island (PEI) and Folk Music Canada; Folk Alliance showcase. 

 

Folk Rising - giving a platform to new and emerging artists through nationwide performances.

 

Join The Conversation:

 

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Jo Cunningham

PR Manager (part time)

English Folk Dance and Song Society

Cecil Sharp House, 2 Regent's Park Road, London NW1 7AY

T: 07815 913887

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