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SPACE: Programmers On The Move
Call for applications - deadline 24 January 2010

We are looking for professional programmers or programme advisers of venues and festivals, with at least two years experience as responsible or co-responsible person for programming in the performing arts (theatre, dance, art performance, street theatre or circus, but not music). We are looking for programmers that are interested in:

  • reflecting the issue of programming international performances
  • defining their role as programmers and protagonists in the circuit of international mobility
  • building up and/or strengthen networks
  • sharing ideas of audience development.

Background to the Programme

The British Council is one of ten partner cultural institutions in the SPACE network (Supporting Performing Arts Circulation in Europe) supported by the European Union. SPACE is providing a mobile European training programme for professionals who are programming performing arts within festivals and/or venues, and who want to deepen their knowledge and analyse and improve their recent and future work. We are looking for 33 individuals who will be divided into three separate groups. Each group will undergo a training programme lasting four days.

As part of the training the participants will analyse:

  • analyse their role, attitude, and identity as programmers
  • analyse their position in the regional, social, and political context
  • analyse their position as mediator between the artists and the audience
  • develop visions and ideas to improve the circulation and presentation of performing art in Europe.

Each group will have one moderator who will follow up the sessions, participate in discussions and support the trainees in developing their visions and deepening their perceptions of the role of a programmer.

Application criteria

Candidates should fulfil the following conditions:

  • at least 2 years professional experience as responsible person (or co-responsible person) of a programme (or of part of a programme as adviser) for a performing arts festival or a permanent theatre
  • currently employed or contracted by a festival or a venue
  • living and/or working in a European country
  • fluent spoken and written English
  • experience of working in an international context.

Dates and Locations

Group 1
Session 1 – Brussels, 20-23 May 2010, in the frame of KunstenFestivaldesarts
Session 2 – Riga, 2-5 September 2010, in the frame of Homo Alibi Festival

Group 2
Session 1 – Essen, 30 June-3 July 2010, in the frame of Theater der Welt
Session 2 – Eurométropole Lille, 24-27 November 2010, in the frame of Next Festival

Group 3
Session 1 – Rotterdam, 29 September-2 October 2010, in the frame of De Internationale Keuze
Session 2 – Glasgow, 2-5 March 2011, in the frame of New Territories Festival (dates to be confirmed)

Application procedure

The closing date for applications has been extended to 24 January 2010. In order to apply, candidates must electronically send the following documents in English to prog@spaceproject.eu::

  • a completed application form - you can download the application form here
  • the concepts of their last and next programme/project
  • professional CV
  • an accompanying letter explaining their motivation for joining the training programme, their expectation of the benefit that the training may bring to their professional life over the long term, and the value they can bring into the group
  • confirmation of their availability for, and commitment to, the dates and duration of the training programme.

In the selection of candidates we will take into account the geographic and cultural diversity of Europe and be aware that the group of programmers corresponds to these circumstances. Candidates will be informed within one month of the deadline whether they have been selected or not.

Financial conditions

  • Enrolment fee for the whole training programme (2 sessions): 500 €
  • The fee is due one week before the beginning of the first training session (date)
  • International travels of the participants will be arranged and paid by the organisers (local transportation within the participants' country are at his/her own cost)
  • Accommodation and meals will be provided and paid for by the organisers
  • A few scholarships are available to successful applicants who can provide proof of hardship and who are unable to rise funding elsewhere.