Department of Culture and the Arts

Department of Regional Development

New Workin the House

Regional performing arts commissioning initiative

Program Guidelines The Pitch

Essential reading for applicants

New Work in the House – Program Guidelines 2

New Work in the House New Work in the House is a new initiative to support the commissioning, development, and presentation of regionally-relevant performance-based works that will be presented to audiences for the first time at a venue or festival event in regional Western Australia.

A total of $1 million from the Royalties for Regions-funded Creative Regions program has been allocated for distribution through New Work in House over the next two years.

Who can apply? Applications are open to WA artists, producers and arts organisations working in partnership with regional venues, or vice versa. Either party can be the primary applicant, provided they meet the following criteria:

The artist, arts company, organisation or festival that will develop and/or produce the work is:

based in Western Australia; OR

working in collaboration with Western Australian artists, artscompanies, organisations or festivals.

The venue that will premiere the work:

is located in regional WA;

delivers performing arts and entertainment services and activities;AND

has the capacity to receive and or produce touring performingarts productions.

What activities are eligible? Funding is available for the commissioning, development and presentation of new, high-quality performance-based works that will:

have particular relevance to a regional audience and resonate witha broader audience

be created primarily in one or more regional WA locations; AND

premiere in a regional WA venue or festival.

In addition, commissions that involve collaborations with, or between any of the following parties will be highly regarded:

regional artists

small-to-medium or independent arts organisations or artists

Major Performing Arts Companies

Culture and Arts Portfolio agencies; AND/OR

national or international artists, arts companies, organisations orfestivals.

How much can I apply for? Specific funding caps do not apply for individual applications, but you’ll need to demonstrate a contribution of at least 20% of the total project cost from other sources, whether in the form or cash or in-kind resources. Total funding available through this program will depend on:

the scale and complexity of the work

the number of artists and time needed to develop the work at thevenue and in the region

the range of community engagement activities (includingemployment opportunities for regional artists and arts workers); and

the cost of developing and commissioning the work through topremiere in a regional location.

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Application Stages There are two stages to the application process.

Stage 1: The Pitch

To be invited to apply for a Development and/or Commissioning grant, you will first need to submit a pitch outlining the concept or artistic rationale, quality, regional relevance and other details that demonstrate the viability of your proposed new work. You need to get this to us no later than 4pm, 15 December.

Stage 2: Development and/or Commissioning

Stage 2 has two application pathways or categories: Development (2.1) or Commissioning (2.2). If your concept is strong and demonstrates sufficient potential, we will invite you to apply for either Development or Commissioning assistance depending on readiness for production and presentation.

2.1 Development If we like your concept but think it needs more work, we will invite you to submit an application through this category. If successful, a Development grant will give you time and resources to research, expand and refine your ideas, and collaborate with your partners to develop a detailed project plan for delivery of the new work. Once you’ve completed this process, we may invite you to submit an application for Commissioning of the new work (2.2)

2.2 Commissioning If we think your proposal is sufficiently advanced and ready to proceed to commissioning, you will be invited to submit an application through this category. You must be able to demonstrate that all key elements are in place, including commitment by the creative team, investors and presenting partners.

Taking it further Following successful commissioning and premiere of your new performance work, you can seek further assistance to tour the work through regional WA by applying for a grant through the Creative Regions Regional and Remote Touring Fund.

New Work in the House – Program Guidelines

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The Pitch: how to apply Send us your pitch. You can film it, animate it, digitise it, or just keep it simple and write it. Make sure it’s in by 4pm, 15 December 2016.

1. Pitch us your idea in your choice of written, digital and/or moving image format, that will give us an understanding of:

What is the concept or artistic rationale behind the proposed work?Who are the creative personnel? What is the regional relevance?Which venue/festival/event will the work premiere at? Does the creative team have the necessary experience and expertise? What is your indicative timeline and budget for developing, producing and premiering the work? Do you need financial assistance to develop the idea further or are you ready to go straight to commissioning?

- Max 2 pages/ 1000 words, in Word, PDF or print equivalent AND/OR

- Up to 6 minutes of audio, digital or video/moving image content*

2. Attach short CVs, Bios or Profile that will give us an indication of the experience and expertise of the creative personnel involved

- Max 1 page/500 words per person in Word, PDF or print equivalent

3. Attach written confirmation from the regional venue of their interest in premiering the new work

- Max 1 page/500 words in Word, PDF, email or print equivalent

In addition to the above 3 mandatory items, if you wish to do so, you may:

4. Include any relevant examples of current or previous work to supportyour proposal

- Up to 6 minutes of audio, digital or video/moving image content*

5. Submit your pitch proposal and support materials to DCA by email orpostal delivery (hardcopy).

Email

Email your pitch and support materials tocreativeregions@dca.wa.gov.au.

Applications must be received by 4pm, 15 December 2016.

Postal Delivery

Post your printed pitch proposal and support materials to DCA at thefollowing address:

Department of Culture and the ArtsPO Box 8349Perth Business CentrePERTH WA 6849

Applications must be postmarked on or before 4pm, 15 December2016.

*Whether you’re submitting your pitch by email or in hardcopy, you’llneed to upload all audio, digital or video/moving image content toan external file hosting website for viewing by DCA staff andassessors. Ensure you include the full web link (URL) in your pitchproposal and check that your privacy settings will not prevent us fromaccessing the file. Include passwords to access files if required.