Calling First Nations dance makers!
Do you have a truth-telling project or idea which needs dedicated, supported research time, both in and out of the studio?
Critical Path is partnering with AIATSIS and will link you up with the Collections Department, First Nations at Powerhouse Museum to support research and choreographic exploration of a truth telling body of research.
Who are we looking for?
First Nations choreographers and makers!
- based in or around Sydney
- If you are based elsewhere and are interested, please apply and we can work together to see what might be possible around travel and accomodation
KEY DATES
Residency dates: 22/5/2023 to 2/6/2023
EOI closes: 11pm Monday 1st May 2023
Artists notified: Friday 5th May
What do we offer?
Depending on your research needs, you will have possibilities for the following:
- One week access to Critical Path’s research room (22/5/2023 to 28/5/2023)
- Guided access to relevant archives with Powerhouse Museum’s First Nations collections access co-ordinator
- Guided access to relevant archives with assistance from a dedicated staff member at AIATSIS (online and phone)
- Financial support for an overnight stay in Canberra to access specific areas of AIATSIS if required
- One week access to the Drill Hall for choreographic exploration (29/5/2023 to 2/6/2023)
Selection Process:
A panel of First Nations practitioners will select one participant.
Apply before 11pm Monday 1st May. Artists will be notified by Friday 5th May.
We will set up a meeting with the selected artist soon after the 5th May with our contact from AIATSIS, to begin the archive retrieval and Cultural permissions process. The artist will be required at this meeting and we will work with you and AIATSIS to find the most suitable time.
More Information:
What do you want to uncover truth on?
Whether it be discovering truth in Family and Cultural connections, or rewriting the western history records on First Nations experiences of colonisation, this space, time and support is for YOU to dig deep into the truth you want to tell.
Not sure if your project/idea/concept is a truth telling one? Or need assistance in filling out the form? Please contact Jasmin Sheppard at Critical Path with any of your queries fnac@criticalpath.org.au
