EOI open for Rubibi Artist Lab

Rubibi Artist Lab

10^th – 14^th October 2024

With partners Goolarri Media, as part of the Performing Lines WA’s 2024 Kolyang Program of Industry Development Initiatives

Expression of Interest – Now Open

Goolarri Media and Performing Lines WA are calling for applications from performing arts practitioners from the Kimberley and surrounding areas for the Rubibi Artist Lab as part of the 2024 Kolyang Program, to be held in Broome from 10^th – 14^th October 2024.

This three-day immersive residency provides a supportive, creative environment to test ideas, consider new collaborations and explore cross art form possibilities.

This is an opportunity for writers, choreographers, dancers, directors, actors, theatre makers and designers to come together and explore new project ideas. As this is being hosted by Goolarri Media, First Nations artists are particularly encouraged to apply. Applications welcome from…

People at the start of their artistic practice
Senior artists with significant experience
Mid-career artist
Collaborative teams (up to 3 members) working together on a single concept who should apply under the name of whomever is the lead artist on the project.

A range of highly skilled mentors from different arts practices across Australia are provided to inform project development. In previous years of this residency model these have included Lynette Narkle, Zoe Atkinson, Julie-Anne Long and Matt Edgerton amongst others.

If you’re unsure if the residency is for you, please email Jen Leys, Producer at Performing Lines WA to discuss.

Key dates

Deadline for submitting this survey is Sunday 30^th June.

Successful applicants will be notified by Thursday 18^th July.

Apply

To apply complete this Expression of Interest form.

The application is simple and asks for 250 words about your idea – it will take about 20 minutes to complete.

Expressions of interest will be reviewed by a curatorial panel who will contemplate the experience of the artist, the quality of the idea and a range of other considerations including art forms, location, diversity of cultural background and lived experience to ensure a broad and inclusive cohort for a vibrant weekend.

Note

Whilst the residency is supported with artist fee, travel costs and accommodation provided, each successful applicant will be required to pay a deposit of $200 to secure their spot of which at least $150 is fully refundable after attendance at the residency and completion of the debrief survey.

Applicants experiencing financial difficulty should contact Jen Leys at Performing Lines WA to discuss alternative arrangements – jen@performinglineswa.org.au