NEXT WAVE x PICA 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 or less 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 NWPICA 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 PICA Applicants
7-Aug / Next Wave x PICAapplications close
Late August / Next Wave x PICAdecisions 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
Oct – Dec / 1st Creative Development at PICA (Up to 3 Weeks in Performance Space)Exact dates to be negotiated between Artist & PICA
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
Mar – May / 2nd Creative Development at PICA (Up to 3 Weeks in Performance Space)Exact dates to be negotiated between Artist & PICA
30-Mar / Good Friday - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
31-Mar / Easter Saturday - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
APRIL 2018
Date / Action/Deadline/Event
1-Apr / Easter Sunday - PUBLIC HOLIDAY
2-Apr / Easter Monday – 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 - PREMIERE SEASON 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
June 2018 / Submission of updated project details to PICA following NW premiere (Risk assessment, access, sustainability, tech specs)
DEC 2018
18-Dec / PICA program announcement - tickets on sale
JAN – FEB 2019
Next Wave x PICA Co-Commission Presented at PICA

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 PICA Budget
INCOME / confirmed?
Cash
PICA Cash / C / $ 7,500
Next Wave Cash / C / $ 15,000
Subtotal Cash / $ 22,500
In-Kind
PICA In-Kind / C / $ 53,000
Next Wave In-Kind / C / $ 10,536
Subtotal In-Kind / $ 63,536
TOTAL / $ 86,036
EXPENDITURE
Next Wave x PICA Project Support
NW In-Kind: Associate Producer / $ 2,143
PICA In-Kind: Producer / $ 6,840
PICA In-Kind: Production Manager / $ 6,840
PICA In-Kind: Comms Manager / $ 6,840
PICA In-Kind: FOH Manager / $ 1,480
Subtotal Next Wave x PICA Project Support / $ 24,143
Travel and Accomm
NW In-Kind: PER - MEL Return Flight Next Wave Festival 'All IN' / $ 800
NW In-Kind: Accommodation Melbourne 3 Nights Sept 21 - 24 / $ 450
Subtotal Travel and Accom / $ 1,250
PICA Development Support
PICA In-Kind: Venue - 6 Weeks for Development @ PICA / $ 6,000
PICA In-Kind: Venue Equipment / $ 2,000
PICA In-Kind: Marketing - Photo/Video Documentation / $ 3,000
PICA In-Kind: Marketing - Venue Technical Staff / $ 3,000
PICA In-Kind: Marketing (Guide, website, social media) / $ 5,000
PICA Cash: Artist Fee / $ 4,000
Subtotal PICA Development Support / $ 23,000
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
Subtotal Production: Premiere Season @ NWF 2018 / $ 5,000
Production: Remount Season @ PICA
PICA In-Kind: Venue - 1 Week for Remount @ PICA 2018 / $ 2,000
PICA In Kind: Venue Staff Remount Season / $ 3,000
PICA Cash: Artist Fee / $ 3,500
PICA In Kind: PICA 2018 Remount Season Marketing & Publicity / $ 3,500
PICA In-Kind: Venue Equipment Remount Season / $ 1,000
PICA In-Kind: Marketing (Guide, website, social media) / $ 2,500
Subtotal Production: Remount Season @ PICA / $ 15,500
Marketing & Publicity
NW In-Kind: NWF 2018 Premiere Season Marketing & Publicity / $ 2,143
Subtotal Equipment & Materials / $ 2,143
TOTAL EXPENDITURE / $ 71,036
CASH LEFT / $ 15,000

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