Expression of Interest Now Open!

The Performing Lines TAS Regional Artist Residency is a 3-day, 2-night residency providing a supportive, creative environment to test ideas, consider new collaborations and explore possibilities across art forms. A range of highly skilled mentors from across the Nation are invited to inform project development.
The Residency features:
  • Presentation sessions of participant projects ideas featuring group discussion
  • Professional mentorship in groups and one-on-one
  • Optional morning warm-ups
  • Informal networking and skills workshops
  • Accommodation, transport and evening meals.

2024 DATES
The residency will run from 4-6 October, 2024 with working days across the weekend running between 9am-7pm.
Deadline for completing this EOI survey is Midnight, 31 July 2024.


Expressions of interest will be reviewed by a curatorial panel who will take into consideration the calibre of the artist(s), the idea and a range of other balancing factors including art form, geography, and experience to ensure the right mix of people for a vibrant and inspiring weekend. Both individuals and groups may apply to attend. Please note that for group applications, each additional artist will need to make a higher contribution to attend.

Note: Whilst the residency is heavily subsidised each successful applicant will be required to pay a deposit of $150 to secure their spot of which $60 is fully refundable after attendance at the residency and completion of the debrief survey.
Applicants experiencing financial difficulty should contact Priscilla Beck, Producer at Performing Lines TAS to discuss alternative arrangements - priscilla@performinglinestas.org.au
Deadline for completing this survey is Wednesday 31 July 2024.
Successful applicants will be notified by Friday 30 August 2024.
If you’re unsure if the residency is for you, please email Priscilla Beck, Producer at Performing Lines TAS: priscilla@performinglinestas.org.au
Tips for Applicants
Please follow the word count suggestions. EOI's with too little info are difficult to assess and applications that go over the suggested word count will be cut off before being sent to the selection panel. It's a good idea to keep a copy of your EOI as a word document for your own purposes.

ABOUT YOU

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* 1. Name

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* 2. Your age 

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* 3. Address

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* 4. Email

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* 5. Mobile Phone

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* 6. Are you applying to attend as an individual or as a group?

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* 7. Which of the following options most closely aligns with your gender?

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* 8. Do you (or someone in your group) identify as a person with disability?

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* 9. Do you (or someone in your group) identify as a person from a culturally and linguistically diverse background?

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* 10. Do you (or some one in your group) identify as an Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander?

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* 11. Please provide a short arts biography for yourself / each member of the group (including any relevant qualifications or experience)
(100-150 words per person)

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* 12. If you / your group members have a website or professional social media page please provide the URL/s or handle/s:

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* 13. Have you (or anyone in your group) attended a PL TAS residency before?

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* 14. Group transport will leave Launceston and Nipaluna (Hobart) at approximately 8.00am on Friday 4 October and return by 7.00pm on Sunday 6 October. If your expression of interest is successful you will need to be available for the entire period.

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* 15. Although this residency is heavily subsidised, there will be a small contribution required for for participants:

Individuals
  • $150 deposit
    • $60 will be refunded after attending the 3 day residency and completing a feedback survey
Additional group members
  • $90 non-refundable contribution per additional group member
If cost is a barrier to you please discuss this with us prior to the deadline for paying the deposit.

Please confirm below your agreement to providing a deposit if selected for the residency (instalment plans can be negotiated)

ABOUT YOUR PROJECT

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* 16. Project Title

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* 17. Please select up to 2 areas of practice most relevant to your project.

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* 18. Briefly outline the project idea you would like to explore at the Performing Lines TAS Regional Artist Residency. For Example - what questions/themes/stories are you wanting to explore? What is the background for the work? Feel free to use dot points in your answer.
(100 - 150 words)

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* 19. Describe the stage your project is at. For example - is the seed of a new idea, has any research and/or writing been done, has it undergone any creative development....? NOTE: totally raw & untested project ideas are welcome.
(50-100 words)

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* 20. Currently - what type of outcome are you envisioning for the work? e.g. site specific, solo performance, large scale community, scripted play, multi-art form, verbatim, puppetry, installation..... (max 20 words)
NOTE: It's ok if you are not sure or if it changes

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* 21. Does your project already have a producer attached?

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* 22. Please describe why you/your group would value this opportunity.
(100-150 words)

Thank you for your application to the 2024 Performing Lines TAS Regional Artist Residency.

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