Launchpad
Is your work ready for that next stage? (pun intended)
We're looking for artists or creative teams with a new work that is ready for its next stage of development.
The work could be a show-ready presentation or performance (small scale or simplified fully realized production) or a development showing or reading that has already had significant development and/or rehearsal
The Offer
- Access to one of Geelong Arts Centre’s studios for up to four days of rehearsal
- Access to The Open House Theatre for a minimum of one and maximum three performances/presentations in June
- Artist development support and guidance/mentorship from the Programming team
- Marketing and promotion of the presentation/performance, using Geelong Arts Centre's owned channels, database and marketing team support
- Technical support including production meetings and for bump in/tech on the presentation/performance day/s, including plotting, tech and dress rehearsals and performance
- Lighting, Audio and Staging
- General admission seating of up to 178 pax, depending on stage configuration and sightlines
- 100% of box office sales after inside charges (GST, booking fees and credit card charges)
- Ticketing, Box Office and front-of-house management
- Ticket sales via the Geelong Arts Centre website
- Tutti restaurant and foyer bar will open 1 hour prior to performances
What we'll need from selected artists
- Artists need to apply via the online form and must include their pitch and supporting materials including, project description, creative team bios, script/script excerpts, examples of previous work, outline of technical requirements
- Participation in planning and producing meetings with the Programming team to finalise marketing, ticketing and scheduling details
- Participation in pre-production meetings with our Programming and Technical teams to finalise technical requirements and scheduling
- Ticket pricing to be determined by the Programming team in consultation with artists
- Marketing copy and images along with any other promotional materials requested
- Artists availability to present their work on the nominated dates
- Outline of proposed techrequirements i.e. proposed lighting, sound design plans, in line with technical specifications of the Open House
- Finalised creative team details and biographies including stage door list
- Public Liability Insurance cover of $20 million (Geelong Arts Centre can support artists in ways to find PLI cover)
Assessment & Selection Criteria
- A connection to Geelong and the G21 region in terms of audiences, place and artists
- Artists must demonstrate the need for the presentation in relation to the development of their work and their artistic practice
- Strong, articulate artistic visions and creative teams will be highly regarded
- We strongly encourage applications from First Nations people, people from culturally and linguistically diverse backgrounds, people from Disabled and d/Deaf communities, and people from LGBTQIA+ communities
- Applications will be assessed via a panel of assessors including representatives from the Geelong Arts Centre and independent industry peers