Applications Open for Creative Conversations
PANDA members who are at a stage in their performing arts career that they consider to be beyond ‘emerging’ are invited to apply to join the pool of participants for the new Creative Conversations event series.
Creative Conversations
Intimate forums for debate, discussion and informal networking for more established performing arts practitioners.
During 2008 PANDA piloted a programme of monthly brunch events for a selected audience of established performing arts practitioners from the region. The content and structure of the events was driven by the participants themselves in order to meet their needs.
The Creative Conversations series is now being rolled out as a new PANDA service for 2009. Creative Conversations are delivered in partnership with greenroom.
Creative Conversations events are exclusive limited-capacity forums for debate and discussion amongst peers and invited VIP guests. Each session includes a presentation from a high-level industry figure which ignites a creative conversation around a specific topic. Refreshments are provided and there are plenty of opportunities for informal networking.
Here’s a taster of what you can expect from the Creative Conversations series for 2009…
Please note changes to programme from original listings.
- February - Blogs, Podcasts and Wikis: Weapons of Mass Collaboration
with Marcus Romer, Artistic Director, Pilot Theatre.
- March - Building a National Theatre Without Walls
with Neil Murray, Producer, National Theatre of Scotland
- April - Working Internationally
with Visiting Arts (tbc).
- May - Creative Producing
with Debra King, FKUK and Richard Sobey, IOU.
- June - Innovative Programming
with Matt Fenton, Director, Nuffield Theatre.
The Creative Conversations events will take place on the first Tuesday of every month from February 2009 at our partner venue, greenroom.
There will be a fee of £8 per session which will contribute to the cost of refreshments and bringing in the VIP speakers.
How to Apply
In order to maintain the unique atmosphere that comes from having a small group of peers at a similar level of experience which was developed during the pilot series, there will be a selection process to participate in the Creative Conversations series.
In order to join the pool of participants you must:
- Be a PANDA member. Not a member yet? Join now. Membership expired? Subscribe now.
- Have at least 2 years experience working professionally as a performing arts practitioner in the region.
- Complete a short application form outlining your experience and what you would hope to achieve from attending the Creative Conversations series.
Complete the Creative Conversations Application Form now.
Return your completed application form to Liz O’Neill by email to liz@panda-arts.org.uk or by post to PANDA, Contact, Oxford Road, Manchester, M15 6JA.
If you have any technical or access difficulties downloading or completing the application form please contact Rachel Morton on 0161 274 0626 or email rachel@panda-arts.org.uk.
This is a rolling application process until we reach a suitable number of participants for the pool. We will let you know whether or not you have been selected shortly after receiving your application.
Participants will be selected on the basis of experience, motivation and representation within the group to ensure a diverse mix of individuals from a broad range of roles and artistic practices, in accordance with PANDA's Diversity Action Plan.
Unsuccessful applicants may reapply after 6 months.
We look forward to receiving your application!
If you have any queries about the Creative Conversations events contact Liz O’Neill on 0161 274 0629 or email liz@panda-arts.org.uk.
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