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Wednesday, 11 November 2020
Saturday, 1 August 2020
WEEK 1 - Intro and Setting Frameworks & Vision
In advance of the first session, please watch this TED talk delivered by Helen Marriage
and prepare to discuss...
Her approach? Her luck? Her vision?
Artichoke Further Info
Establishing group dynamic Click here for Study on group dynamics
Introduction to contributors
Course providers & Trainee Producers
Understanding motives and ambitions
Fear of failure
Perceived lack of relevant skills/knowledge
Struggle to motivate themselves
Disconnection with genre
Access to first steps
Other
• Programme content Week One Docs
• Awareness of event & companies involved ABTS Info EEA Info
• Group rules, process, roles and responsibilities
Netiquette (Leigh) Decision Making (Shanika) Vote
• Vision for the event ...programme what?
What is out there?What do I want to support? What do I want to learn? (comments below blog post)
Focus Session 2 - How has Covid changed the way we think about events?
Two areas of growth during social distancing - Outdoor & Online
LOCAL ARTIST You are Here by Rick Walker of Paintshop Studios, Dorset Further Info
LOCAL ARTIST Squidge & Pop with Lisa Davies Further Info
December Focus - Immersive Mirror Installations
Clear Cut by Joakim Kaminsky and Maria Poll Further Info
Mirage Pavilion by Studio Nomad Further Info
Vertigo by Gaëlle Villedary Further Info
Lee Borthwick Further Info
Jeppe Hein Further Info
Friday, 31 July 2020
Session 2 - The Outdoor Performance Genre & Arts by the Sea
RM Intro - How has Covid changed the way we think about events? Outdoor & Online Session 2 Docs Click Here
ONLINE DISCUSSION
Feedback - What are the main advantages and challenges to the Producer when generating work for an Outdoor or Online Event utilise Report and Film to gather additional ideas?
Shanika - Roles and responsibilities - Building your team & delegating in break out rooms.
Preparing for the decision-making processes - Further research & Idea Generation.
January Focus - Walkabout & Street Performance
TASK - Complete Covent Garden handout - Week 2
Granny Turismo Click Here
All links for this session on dropbox Click Here
Next Session - 3 Discussion - What does it mean to take responsibility? What are the qualities required to lead? Why be a Producer?
Thursday, 30 July 2020
Week 3 - Programming and Production
- Check ins & Reflection on January Focus - Walkabout & Street Performance.
- 6.30pm Guest Speakers - Andrea Francis (Cultural Development Manager for BCP Council/Director of the Arts by the Sea) and Cathryn Peach-Barnes (Creative Producer - From the Fields)
- Understanding how to programme an event
- Understanding the production, planning and prep of the programming
- A timeline to download & explore Click Here
- Initial programme ideas
- Festivals with programming worth exploring - Just So Festival Timber Festival Boomtown
February Focus - Interactive Sound & Light Installations
Speaking Willow by Rafael Lozano-Hemmer Further Info
Jen Lewin Technology and Interactive Sculpture Further Info
Romain Tardy - The Great Indecision Council and other work - here
Shanika's Page
2021 ARTS BY THE SEA THEME
Arts by
the Sea 2021 presents Connect
Human beings
are inherently social by nature – relying on relationships and social
interaction for their mental health and wellbeing. And yet, 2020 saw a major challenge
to maintaining critical social connections. The Covid 19 crisis required all of
us to limit, and for some completely cut, face to face contact with friends and
family.
Within a
surprisingly short period, vast swathes of the workforce adopted digital
alternatives to both working and socialising, quickly adjusting to persistent
zoom chats throughout the day, while upping time spent across chat apps &
social media platforms. These technologies have proved a double-edged sword –
allowing us to maintain an astonishing degree of connection, while keeping us
simultaneously distanced – arguably providing a poor substitute for direct
interaction, conversation, and tactile ways of being with others.
Covid 19
created a new and troubling experience of isolation for some, while for others,
in particular older people, it only compounded further the pre-existing
epidemic of loneliness in the UK. Age UK predicts that by 2026, there will be 2
million people over 50 in England who will often feel lonely, having a dramatic
impact on their wellbeing and quality of life.
As
society continues its recovery from Covid 19, the importance of reconnecting
with others is ever-more apparent. Through its 2021 programme, Arts by the Sea
will explore the concept of the human being as a social creature – a tribal
animal – while highlighting the importance of celebration, festivity and
connecting with others.
Advice from Cathryn Peach-Barnes and Andrea Francis
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One of the best skills you can learn is how to
be fair and good friends with everybody.
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Don’t lie but don’t undersell yourself. I say ‘I
don’t have direct experience (in that) but I’m sure I can do it’.
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Have something specific you want to talk about
when you’re trying to build networks digitally. This could be a ‘Where I’m at
in my career’, ‘Could you introduce me to X’ or ‘I’m interested in XYZ’ type
chat.
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Be kind to yourself – 2020/1 is a difficult year
for us all.
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Everyone can be a contact. You didn’t get the
job? That’s okay, stay in touch, keep them informed and see what comes next.
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Ask people in the area who they recommend when
looking for acts or artists.
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Be friends with the internet I look at other
festival websites, family festivals, night light events, puppetry shows etc
when looking to commission.
OPPORTUNITY!
EEA have been selected by Historic England to create a large scale outdoor celebration of the high street to be delivered in 2023 - part of the High Street Heritage Action Zones Cultural Programme.
The whole EEA team will be meeting their team next week and we would like to offer one of you the chance to sit in and observe the initial meet to see how partnership working begins. We don't think they will have any issues with this (if they do you might have to leave but we don't think they will!).
The meeting is next Tuesday 16th February at 1.30pm.
This one will be on a first come first served basis so drop me an email if you're up for it!
Shanika
Upcoming Session Dates
Session 5: Tuesday 20th April (final pitches)
Session 6: Tuesday 25th May
Session 7: Tuesday 6th July
Session 8: Tuesday 3rd August
Session 9: Tuesday 24th August
Session 10: Tuesday 7th September
Session 11: Tuesday 21st September
Session 12: Early October (12th/19th October?)
Marcus Method
Marcus Method is the visual artist who is doing the design work for the festival - you can check out more of his work here
Wednesday, 29 July 2020
Session 4 - All About the Money (March)
Understanding how to budget for your event
Session focus - Goals & Decision Making before next session with Shanika & Rachel
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A Creative, Entrepreneur and Accountant, formerly of The Globe and The National Theatre with a commitment to social innovation. She founded The Ascend Actors Group to provide actors with
opportunities to work and learn from established Creatives beyond their current reach and Sylvia Paul, a brand that aims to celebrate, unite and empower those from Africa, it’s diaspora and beyond.
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Funding discussion & debate - Wise Children
Arts Council Funding can be controversial - Emma Rice made her name as a significant contributor to the success of Kneehigh Theatre Company, went on to have a less successful relationship with the Globe and on her departure secured substantial funding just after setting up her company and prior to her first production.
Guardian article discussing the situation Click Here. Arts Council's response to controversy Click Here
Guardian article discussing the situation Click Here. Arts Council's response to controversy Click Here
Emma Rice's company Wise Children Click Here
Reading these articles & conducting your own research - What is your opinion of the decision made by the Arts Council? Consider the quality/reputation of the Director? Consider the amount of money & the source? Do the subsequent success & training opportunities matter?
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Focus on Local Creatives - Some examples of local talent
Simon Kilminster based in Bournemouth, specialises in interactive, immersive audio installations, combining technology, art and the science of sound.
Gobbledegook Theatre based in Christchurch, is a company that collaborate with a variety of talented artists, musicians and scientists depending on the project. They are frequently commissioned to make performance pieces for the outdoors or for non-performance spaces.
Heidi Steller based in Christchurch, a trained Theatre designer with extensive experience in all areas of visual arts including Celebratory Arts and Lighting.
Miroslav Lucan based in Bournemouth is an Artist, Designer & Photographer specialising in Street Art and Live Illustration
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Useful Films & Links
Event related
West Howe Community Event 2020
BEAF Festival 2019
Dorset Moon as part of B-Side Festival 2019
Arts by The Sea Trailer
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Budget related
Work in Dance sample budget for production & short tour Click Here
Theatre Group - Southampton Universities Student Union Theatre Societies guide to Budgeting and estimating Incomings/Outgoings Click Here
Sources of funding
Few ideas for Funding for Theatre Productions that are more community focused....
Stage One offer a start-up fund to support new producers and productions with the overall aim to sustain the future of quality commercial theatre in the U.K.
Andrew Lloyd Webber Foundation The Foundation offers grants to promote the arts as well as funding 10 musical theatre course scholarships each year at UK musical theatre colleges.
Oxford Samuel Beckett Theatre Trust Award The Trust aims to help the development of bold, challenging and innovative performance and encourage the new generation of creative artists.
The Award is open for a company or individual to create a show either for the Pit Theatre, Barbican or a site-responsive, non-traditional show to take place in East London.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation An independent funder with an interest in putting into practice new and innovative ideas to increase people’s experience, enjoyment and involvement in the arts in the UK.
Children in Need Provides funding for projects that support children and young people experiencing disadvantage. Small grants are under £10,000 whereas main grants are over £10,000.
NESTA (National Endowment for Science, Technology & the Arts Encouraging and supporting invention and innovation in the arts, NESTA offers awards from £3,000 to £75,000 that can last up to three years. The awards are designed to give talented people time, space, resources and support to develop their ideas.
The Wellcome Trust supports projects that bring biology and medicine to new audiences. The Arts Awards are designed to help develop imaginative and experimental projects that investigate biomedical science.
Jerwood Charitable Foundation provides funding to enable arts organisations to thrive by developing their skills and encouraging creativity. They focus on supporting emerging talent and excellence amongst organisations and individuals.
The Odin Charitable Trust The Trust provides grants and funds for projects relating to arts and culture.
The Theatres Trust provides small grants scheme for charities and theatres run by charities and not for profits of up to £5000. In November 2016 they launched the Urgent Repairs Scheme in partnership with the Wolfson Foundation. This fund provides grants of up to £15,000 to theatres in need of immediate repair and maintenance
Monday, 27 July 2020
Week 5 - Programme Review
Guest Speaker - Jonzi D
Jonzi D is the founder and Artistic Director of Jonzi D Projects and Breakin' Convention. A dancer, spoken word artist and director, he is the foremost advocate for hiphop theatre who has changed the profile and influenced the development of the UK British hip-hop dance and theatre scene over the last two decades.
Jonzi D has been actively involved in British hip hop culture, rapping and b-boying in clubs and on the street since the early 1980s. Since graduating from London Contemporary Dance School, Jonzi has been committed to the development of hip hop theatre. He was an Associate Artist at The Place and has performed and created dance theatre pieces worldwide.
Jonzi D is an Associate Artist of Sadler's Wells and is based at the theatre. Jonzi devised and directed TAG... just writing name in 2006, IVAN in 2006 and Markus the Sadist, a rap theatre piece in 2009. All pieces have successfully toured the UK to critical acclaim. He has also devised, choreographed and featured in various hip hopinspired fashion shows. Jonzi D is the curator and host of the acclaimed Breakin' Convention, the international hip hop dance theatre festival, nominated for a South Bank Show award and now in its tenth year.
As an MC/poet, Jonzi D has worked with The Roots, Steve Williamson, Mannafest, Lenny Henry, MC Mell 'O' and toured with Gangstarr. He appeared on HBO's Def Poetry Jam, Channel 4's Faking It, and his short films Silence da bitchin and Aeroplane Man were also screened on Channel 4. He is creator and host of the successful Apricot Jam and Vertika Cypher infamous hip hop music and open mic sessions. He presented the 2005 4Dance for Channel 4 and was recently the performance mentor for Urban Classic at Hackney Empire in February 2006. In 2007 he was listed as one of the top ten positive black musical role models by MOBO and directed a new piece, Hectic Dialectic, as part of the Rozamira Festival in Moscow.
Where are we now?
Discuss Trello
What are the next steps?
Trainee Producers feedback.
Briefs and Contracts
How to approach artists – writing the proposal/brief
Understanding what goes into a contract
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