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
Please refer to these downloads for key information
Applications are now closed
Launchpad is supported by
Creative Engine is supported by
Major Artistic Partner
Innovation Partner
