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
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.
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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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