NEXT WAVE x WEST SPACE APPLICATION 2017
Please upload thisWRITTEN APPLICATIONusing the ONLINE FORM found at
Final applications must be uploaded by 11:59pm AEST on Monday7 August 2017. Late applications will not be accepted.
NAME NAMES:
Name:
Group Name (if applicable):
Project Name:
PROJECT DESCRIPTION
Next Wave is looking for strong ideas that are clearly articulated, by artists who are rigorous, process-driven, and up for a challenge.
In 600 Words tell us…
- Your idea and how you plan to present it
- Why you want to do it
- Who it’s for (hint: don’t say everyone)
Use a minimumsize 11 font. Maximum 600 Words.
YOUR PRACTICE
Briefly describe your practice and artistic interests:(150 words max.)
What are you most hoping to learn through the professional development aspects of Next Wave and how do you see NWWS supporting you?(300 words max.)
This could relate to creative process, as well as logistics, planning, budgeting or other practical elements of your project.
How are you thinking green?(150 words max.)
We are serious about environmental sustainability.Identify three (3) key environmental challenges you expect to encounter and any ideas you have to address these challenges.
How are you thinking about access and inclusion? (150 words max.)
We believe that if we remove barriers for people with disability to engage with us, our work will be better. If successful you’ll be expected to think about access and inclusion. Identify (3) access challenges you expect to encounter and ideas you have to address these challenges.
Project Plan
Help us understand your project by sketching out important points in your process from now until the end of June 2018.Outlineyour plans around residencies, venues or potential partners. This might also include thoughts on recruiting participants, doing tests or undertaking specific research.
Write your planbelow using the template provided. Use a minimumsize 11 font. Maximum one (1) page.Remove or add rows as needed.
NWF 2018 Timeline for Next Wave x West Space Applicants7-Aug / Next Wave x West Space applications close
Late August / Next Wave x West Spacedecisions advised
SEPTEMBER 2017
Date / Action/Deadline/Event
Early - Mid September / Meeting with your NW Associate Producer
22 - 23 September / NWF 2018 ALL IN
Meet NW Staff
Meet NW Artists
Start Planning for the lead up to the festival together!
Meet key industry contacts over a drink and a chat
29-Sep / Friday Before the AFL Grand Final - PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Melbourne Metro)
OCTOBER 2017
Date / Action/Deadline/Event
NOVEMBER 2017
Date / Action/Deadline/Event
Early Nov / Deadline: Program/Marketing Content due to NW
Deadline: Draft Media Release due to NW
7-Nov / Melbourne Cup Day - PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Melbourne Metro)
DECEMBER 2017
Date / Action/Deadline/Event
Office closed 24 Dec –3Jan
JANUARY 2018
Date / Action/Deadline/Event
3-Jan / Next Wave Office Open for 2018
25-Jan / Deadline: Risk Assessment Plan due to NW
Deadline: Access Plan due to NW
Deadline: Sustainability Plan due to NW
26-Jan / Invasion Day/Survival Day/Australia Day - PUBLIC HOLIDAY (Note: NW office most likely to elect to stay open on this day - First Nations staff will be out of office engaged in community activity)
FEBRUARY 2018
Date / Action/Deadline/Event
MARCH 2018
Date / Action/Deadline/Event
Early Mar / Deadline: Volunteer requests from all artists & projects due to NW
12-Mar / Labor Day - PUBLIC HOLIDAY (VIC)
Mid March / Next Wave Festival 2018 Program Launch
30-Mar / Good Friday - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
31-Mar / Easter Saturday - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
APRIL 2018
Date / Action/Deadline/Event
1-Apr / Easter Sunday - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
25-Apr / ANZAC DAY - Wed - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
MAY 2018
Date / Action/Deadline/Event
Early May (Dates TBC) / Next Wave Festival 2018 opens
YOUR PROJECT OPENS - NWF 2018
Mid - Late May (Dates TBC) / Next Wave Festival 2018 ends
JUNE 2018
Date / Action/Deadline/Event
1-Jun / Acquittal & reporting data due to NW
Budget
How much do you think this project will cost?
We want to see how you would spend the money provided for the project. Your final figure for ‘Cash Left’ should equal ‘0’ before you submit. Your income total should equal your expenditure total. We understand some figures may not yet be clear, please use your best estimate.
Hint: When estimatingyou should consider costs associated with developing and realising your project. Some examples of expenses might be: venue hire, materials, AV equipment, admin and studio costs, and/or fees for artists/curators/writers/mentors.
How will you raise funds for your project? We are interested in seeing your ideas around developing sources of income for your project as well as funds already raised. Listing specific government grant rounds, crowd-funding activities, philanthropic funds and in-kind opportunities is encouraged. Include in your income section and indicate next to it: ‘NC’ if not confirmed.
Write your plan on this page using the template provided. Use a minimumsize 11 font. Remove or add rows as needed.
Next Wave x West Space BudgetINCOME / confirmed?
Cash
West Space Cash / C / $ 5,000
Next Wave Cash / C / $ 5,000
Subtotal Cash / $ 10,000
In-Kind
West Space In-Kind / C / $ 5,000
Next Wave In-Kind / C / $ 9,286
Subtotal In-Kind / $ 14,286
TOTAL / $ 24,286
EXPENDITURE
Next Wave x West Space Project Support
NW In-Kind: Associate Producer / $ 2,143
West Space In-Kind: Project and Mentoring Support / $ 3,000
Subtotal Next Wave x West Space Project Support / $ 5,143
Production: NWF Premiere Season @ NWF 2018
NW In-Kind: PLI Insurance / $ 2,000
NW In-Kind: Risk Management Consultancy / $ 1,500
NW In-Kind: Access Services Consultancy / $ 1,500
West Space In-Kind: Space & Production Support / $ 2,000
Subtotal Production: Premiere Season @ NWF 2018 / $ 7,000
Marketing & Publicity
NW In-Kind: NWF 2018 Premiere Season Marketing & Publicity / $ 2,143
Subtotal Marketing & Publicity / $ 2,143
TOTAL EXPENDITURE / $ 14,286
CASH LEFT / $ 10,000
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