Theatre in Wales

DESIGN COMMISSION – EBBW VALE COMMUNITY PLAY (MAEN!)
date added:04 February 2010

MAEN! is a bilingual multi-arts community play taking place on the main stage of the Ebbw Vale Eisteddfod site on 29 July 2010, the day before the opening of the Eisteddfod

It will draw in participants from across four counties (Blaenau Gwent, Caerphilly, Merthyr Tydfil and Torfaen) and is being funded by the Arts Council of Wales and the Heads of the Valleys Programme.

MAEN! combines stories from the mythological and the real world, exploring issues relating to property and ownership and the changing landscape of the Heads of the Valleys.

MAEN! will involve films on a big screen working alongside live action.


MAEN! presents a huge challenge – we want to create something spectacular and visually exciting, but the performance space is only available for a single day!

Head for Arts is seeking applicants for a design commission that will enable us to translate this creative vision into a workable reality.

• We are looking for proposals from organisations (or individual practitioners) who can demonstrate an imaginative and practical approach to the portrayal of ever-changing landscapes – including their construction and destruction.

• We need someone whose approach ensures that there is maximum impact made on the very large performance space.

• Applications are particularly welcome from organizations/practitioners where the construction of the set/costumes/ properties includes opportunities for community workshops that can develop the skills of local volunteers.

The value of the commission is £12,000 – inclusive of materials.

APPLICATION PROCESS

Send the following documents to:

Head for Arts/ Celf ar y Blaen
c/o Llanhilleth Miners Institute / Sefydliad Glowyr Llanhiledd
Llanhiledd/ Llanhilleth
Abertyleri/ Abertillery
NP13 2JT

01495 357815/6
info@head4arts.org.uk www.head4arts.org.uk

1. CV
2. Contact details of two referees
3. A letter of application outlining how you would approach this commission
4. Statements on the various aspects by which your application will be evaluated including:

• Ability to deliver all the elements outlined in the commission

• Ability to deliver within budget and on schedule

• Relevant experience leading on successful projects of a similar scale

• Confirmation that you can dedicate sufficient time to dedicate to delivering the commission

• Your capacity to involve some community workshops in the process

Deadline for Applications: Wednesday 24th Feb
Interviews: Wednesday 3rd March

company:Head4Arts
contact :
email: info@head4arts.org.uk
web: www.head4arts.org.uk

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