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Please complete this application form to be considered to be an artist in Project Alchemy.

Award winning mixed ability theatre company Rebus Theatre is seeking expressions of interest from regional artists to take part in Project Alchemy, a cross disciplinary arts project to build resilience across south-east Australia throughout 2022-2024. We are seeking practising regional artists from theatre, film, visual arts, dance, music, writing, and photography, with an interest in arts leadership. Artists from diverse backgrounds encouraged to apply.

Successful applicants will be paid to attend two week long residencies, receive mentorship, artist fees and a project budget to mount their own small community arts project.

Note:
Because we work with people vulnerable who are particularly vulnerable to Covid, Rebus adheres to strict policies to minimise the chance of Covid spread. Therefore, this opportunity is only available to people who have had at least two Covid Vaccinations, unless they have medical or religious exemptions. Proof of vaccination status or exempt status will be asked for before attending the residencies.

What you are applying for: Employment, training, mentorship and funding for a community arts event. 
 
The Residencies 

There will be two residencies of five days each. Successful applicants will receive transport subsidy, shared accommodation , meals and a daily wage of $345.52.

Fifteen artists from a range of disciplines will come together with the Rebus Team to nourish their creativity, network, share skills and train in community arts leadership. 
 
To be eligible for you this project, you must be available for the following two residencies:  
 
Sunday 27th November – Thursday 1st December 2022 at Murramarang National Park Eco Resort: Eurobodalla Shire, NSW
 
Monday 13th February  – Friday 17th February 2023 at Waterfront Retreat at Wattle Point, Bairnsdale, VIC
 
Ongoing Mentorship & Project Support  

Mentorship and collaboration to create a community led arts project in your Local Government Area including income for 24 days of work across 12 months (2023- 2024) plus a budget to support your creative project.  
 
Community Project
A share in funding to create and deliver a community project in your Local Government Area. 
 
Application Timeline

Applications Open: Thursday 4th August 2022.  

Applications Close: Sunday 28th August 2022 10:00pm 

Successful applicants notified: Monday 12th September 2022.  

Information sessions held over ZOOM on:
Friday August 19th 11am-12pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88939230789
Tuesday August 23rd 5:30-6:30pm: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84781812825 

If you can't make either of these times, or for any other assistance on your application, please call 0403 815 784 

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* 1. This opportunity is only available to artists currently living in these Which Local Government Areas: Eurobodalla, East Gippsland, QPRC, Bega Shire and the ACT. Which Local Government Area do you currently reside in?

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* 2. How long have you lived in the area?

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* 3. Please select the art form(s) that apply to you

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* 4. Please select your career stage:

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* 5. Describe the community you live in and how it influences your creativity? (150 - 400 words)

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* 6. How have the bushfires, Covid and floods since the summer of 2019 - 20 affected your art- making and career? (150 - 400 words)

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* 7. Why do you want to be a part of Project Alchemy? (50 - 400 words)

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* 8. Please link to your website, instagram or a URL that demonstrates examples of your work. Alternately you can email three examples of your work to info@rebustheatre.com with your NAME and Local Government Area in the subject line.

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* 9. Sometimes funding bodies ask us to report on the diversity of our programs. If you feel comfortable to do so, please tick any boxes below that apply to you. I identify as 

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* 10. Do you have a WWVP Card (This is not a requirement to come to residencies, but it may necessary to gain a WWVP card and/or police check to lead some kinds of projects)

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* 11. Current First Aid Certificate? (This is not a requirement to come to residencies, but it may be necessary to lead some kinds of projects) 

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* 12. Do you have access to reliable Internet?  We ask this to know if we will need to organise alternative ways to communicate with you throughout the project. 

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* 13. Do you have access to equipment to regularly video conference call? We ask this to know if we need to organise alternative ways to communicate with you. 

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* 14. What access requirements do you need to attend the residencies? For example: Childcare, transport, companion, carer support, dietary requirements, mobility assistance etc

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* 15. Do you have any experience in leading arts projects that engage people in making art who are not professional artists?

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* 16. What can you bring to a residency that you can share with others? (eg. skills, experience, objects, education and training) 

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* 17. I understand that selections will be made to ensure a variety of artists from different career stages, geographical locations and art forms are represented through Project Alchemy.

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* 18. By clicking submit I am indicating my availability for Residency 1 & 2. I also understand that acceptance into the Project Alchemy residencies will include 24 days of paid work in 2023.

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* 19. Please enter your contact details

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