Critical Path is pleased to announce that we are now open to proposals for our 2012 Responsive
Program.
The 2012 Responsive Program comprises of multiple opportunities for independent choreographers
and dance artists across all cultural practices at any stage of their professional career. Our aim is to
support YOU realise your own research aims and objectives, and to achieve YOUR potential.
Do you have concerns about making a proposal? Do you think it may take too much time out of
your practice? Are you unsure if it will benefit you? Then you may need to read the
new Responsive Program Guide Booklet.
This guide addresses common questions and issues around the Responsive Program and making a
proposal, such as "What is Research?", "Who can apply?", "Do I need to be writing the proposal in an
academic language?", "How do I know my proposal is a research project and not creative
development?" The guide booklet also includes testimonials/comments from past participants which we
hope will give you a better idea of the various possibilities there are, and thereby bring you a few steps
closer to your goals! The Responsive Proposals Guide booklet is available on our website, or you can
contact Critical Path for a copy. Our intention for creating this booklet is to inspire you to begin writing
your proposal today!
2012 RESPONSIVE PROGRAM OPPORTUNITIES
The following opportunities have been made available in the 2012 Responsive Program. You can make
a proposal under the following opportunities*:
1. Research Residencies at Critical Path's Drill Hall (funded or space-only) or offisite, and up to
$20,00 funding, or Research Residencies with space at the Io Myers Studio, UNSW, and up to
$15,000 funding. (In partnership with School of English, Media and Performing Arts, UNSW)
This is the first time Critical Path is accepting proposals with a budget of up to $20,000. The budget
however depends on the size of your research project and there is no minimum amount you can
propose a budget for. Also remember that you can propose a "space-only" residency.
2. Research Room Residencies (sponsored by Woollahra Council) - up to two months of space,
office facilities, and video editing equipment.
Two applicants will be accepted, for up to two months of office space at the Drill Hall and equipment
including video editing facilities. NSW artists are strongly encouraged to apply, although this category is
open to national and international artists.
3. Curatorial Residency - curate a night of research outcomes for the Responsive Program. Office
space and budget of up to $5000 for wages and production.
This residency intends to promote a playful relationship between audiences and research. You may
involve yours or others research. The event should take place at Critical Path and can take any form
(performances, installations, talks, forums, etc)
4. Adelaide Festival / APAM residency - includes travel and allowance.
One early choreographer from NSW will be able to attend the Australian Performing Arts Market
showcases and with the generous support of Adelaide Festival of Arts, see dance performances at the
Adelaide Festival of Arts.
*Conditions apply. Please read specific requirements listed in the 2012 Responsive Proposal Form.
IMPORTANT DATES
Deadline for submission: 3 October, 2011.
This year, proposals will be shortlisted on 20 October and there will be an interview session with a peer
panel. This interview gives you another chance to talk to us further about your project. All interviews will
be held circa 8th/9th November.
All outcomes will be finalised and posted from mid to late November.
DOWNLOAD PROPOSAL FORM AND DISCUSSING YOUR IDEAS WITH CRITICAL PATH DIRECTOR
To make a proposal, you should download the 2012 Responsive Proposal Form available in pdf and
in word from the Critical Path website.
Applicants are also strongly encouraged to discuss their proposals with Margie Medlin, Critical Path’s
director, beforehand. The idea for these meetings is to help you form a stronger and more cohesive
proposal and to iron out any issues you may have about it. It is not an interview and will not affect the
assessment. We have set aside five afternoons from 1 pm – 6 pm for applicants to discuss your
proposal with Margie: Please nominate your time and email admin@criticalpath.org.au to book in a meeting two weeks in advance.
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