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Two Bursaries for Creative Practitioners
Two Bursaries for Creative Practitioners
The Federation of Scottish Theatre (FST) and the Scottish Arts Council have been working together to nurture the Scottish theatre community and ensure that the sector continues to produce nationally and internationally recognised artists. As part of this process, FST and the Scottish Arts Council are delighted to announce the launch of two bursaries for creative artists working in Scottish theatre.
The two bursaries, Unplugged (£25,000) and Unleashed (£5,000) offer a unique opportunity to support two theatre artists to develop their potential by exploring, evolving and experimenting in their practice.
FST has established that many creative artists, when asked what would make a difference to the development of their practice, answer: "space and time". Unplugged and Unleashed will help to meet that need. The bursaries will enable two artists, currently working in Scottish theatre (whether freelance or employed) to disconnect from their regular routine or job and time to explore and consider new or alternative ways of approaching their thinking and practice. FST and Scottish Arts Council see this award as a long term investment in the holistic artistic vision of the theatre community in Scotland.
The awards are open to all Scottish-based theatre artists (directors, performers, designers, choreographers, technicians, writers, dramaturges, multi-media artists, producers) who have reached a point in their career where time out to re-evaluate their own process and practice would be of creative benefit. Unplugged is aimed at established practitioners, and Unleashed at mid-career.
The deadline for applications is 18th December 2008. Successful applicants will be informed by the end of January 2009.
To download an application form, please click on the links below.
Unleashed - FST and SAC Creative Practice Bursary
Unplugged - FST and SAC Creative Practice Bursary
www.scottishtheatres.com
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