ODF PRESENTS....cont
The brief for the pieces is as follows:
- Max 15 min in length;
- If presenting work-in-progress, the work must be performance-ready to present to a fee paying general audience;
- Group, solo and duet work are all welcome;
- Work involving cross-art form collaboration is welcome;
Selection process:
As part of the selection process, all proposals will be assessed by the ODF steering group and an external representative. There will not be a formal interview / presentation with the selection panel and therefore decisions will be made purely on the basis of the strength of the proposal submitted.
Criteria for selection will be based on:
- Quality of proposal and proposed work (applicants will need to demonstrate quality within the proposal – this can include videos / reviews / outline of how quality will be ensured / examples of scratch or peer audience feedback)
- Work involving a collaborative approach must outline the nature of the collaboration (including how the collaborative approach will work on stage)
- Impact on artist / company’s own professional development (placing the ODF Presents opportunity within the wider context of your work – to include any longer term aspirations for the work)
- Include an outline of your intended audience, and what you think makes your piece distinctive or striking
- Priority will be given to Oxfordshire-based artists.
- Selection will be based on curating an evening that reflects different style, themes, content
Additional Briefing Notes:
Programme:-ODF Presents will be part of the Summer Dancin’ Oxford programme 2018
Ticket prices:- Tickets will be set at £10 full / £8 concessions, with a group rate (for minimum 8 people) of £7 per ticket
Expenses:- There is a small funding pot which will be split between the selected artists / companies (to a max of £150)
Rehearsal space:- Unfortunately ODF is not able to offer access to free rehearsal space for selected artists / companies
Technical rehearsal:-Please bear in mind that each artist / company will have approximately 60-90 minutes on the day for technical rehearsal (exact length dependent on number of artists / companies performing)
Marketing:-ODF Presents has the support of both Marketing Co-ordinator at the Old Fire Station and Tei Williams (ODF Administrator & Dancin’ Oxford PR & Marketing) to effectively market the performances. We also ask those presenting work to take an active role in promoting their work and the event as a whole. We will ideally need high quality images for the PR / Marketing, if available (but not essential)
Insurance:- All selected artists will be requested to sign a contract, which states that all artists should have public liability insurance. Artists / companies are responsible (both in rehearsal and performance) for themselves, the venue and to members of the public, and neither the Old Fire Station, Oxford Dance Forum or Dancin’ Oxford will be able to accept liability to any damage / injury caused as a direct result of a rehearsal or performance. (If you have any queries about this, do speak to Claire Thompson on 01865 252820).
The deadline for proposals is Tuesday8 May 2018 (9am). Successful applicants will be informed by end of Monday 21 May 2018.
To apply:- Please provide your name / contact details together with a detailed Proposal (plus any supporting evidence):– this should include all the key criteria outlined above.
Send by post or email to:Claire Thompson, Arts Development Officer, Oxford City Council, St Aldate’s, Oxford OX1 1BX / E-mail: .
ODF Presents is part of the two-year Arts Council England funded professional development programme ‘Evolution’ – which aims to support artists in the development of their own artistic practice and the creation of new work.