Deadline: 18 June 2012
30 Nigeria House is part of the London 2012 Festival, the spectacular 12-week nationwide celebration running from 21 June until 9 September 2012 bringing together leading artists from across the world with the very best from the UK.
Throughout the London 2012 Olympic and Paralympic Games, Theatre Royal Stratford East will be celebrating the diversity of Nigerian culture.
Now, Theatre Royal Stratford East announces an exciting opportunity for new, emerging and existing UK-based artists of Nigerian descent and artists residing in Nigeria.
This new project, 30 Nigeria House, aims to assist 30 artists in developing a new piece of work through an award of £3,000 each.
The chosen 30 will attend the launch of the Nigeria Hospitality House (Nigeria House) for the London 2012 Games and 8 of these artists will participate in an event to share their work as part of Nigeria House, which is located at the theatre in August.
We are looking for fresh and dynamic new voices, working in the performing arts. Submissions are welcomed from the art forms of theatre, dance, film animation, poetry, spoken word, and music.
30 Nigeria House also reflects Nigeria's recognition of its talented people and aspirations to develop the Creative Industries in Nigeria, which are strongly emerging sectors.
The Federal Government of Nigeria therefore, through one of its key development agencies, has developed an artistic collaboration with Theatre Royal Stratford East.
As the world looks to Stratford during the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Theatre Royal Stratford East continues its commitment to new writing and new artists by creating an international platform, seeking original ideas from artists from the UK and abroad.
Deadline for submissions: 11June 2012 at 5pm (1700 hours) British Summer Time (BST)
HOW TO APPLY
o make a submission to 30 Nigeria House please fill out the form here and send to info@30nigeriahouse.com. You will need to provide several ways of for us to contact you.
SUPPORTING MATERIALS
Your submission may be supported by up to 8 photographs (max size 1mb each) or a 3-minute video (max size 20mb).
If you wish to send photographs, please include them as attachments in your email.
If you wish to send a video, you can do so using one of the following methods:
- Provide a YouTube or Vimeo link
- Send the file* via www.wetransfer.com to the email above clearly stating your name and project title.
- Send a DVD to the below address clearly stating your name and project title:
Jo Melville
Producer
30 Nigeria House
Theatre Royal Stratford East
Gerry Raffles Square
London
E15 1BN
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What kind of piece can I create? We accept submissions from the following art forms: theatre, dance, film animation, poetry, spoken word and music. You must have complete ownership of your artwork. The work must be original, submitted in English, and not a conflict of any other commissions at time of submission.
Who can apply? Anyone of Nigerian descent resident in the UK or Nigeria is eligible to apply.
Are there any age restrictions? You must be between the ages of 18 to 35 years old.
Who will judge the applications? All applications will be considered, but only 30 award recipients will be chosen by a panel of judges.
What is the prize? Winning applicants will receive an award of £3,000 each to further develop their artwork. 8 of these artists will be selected to share their art at Theatre Royal Stratford East in August 2012.
How long will I have to wait to find out if I have got through? Successful applicants will be notified by 18 June 2012.
IMPORTANT DATES
18 June: Deadline for submissions 5pm / 1700 hours British Summer Time (BST)
25 June: Successful applicants notified
The 30 award recipients will need to be available on the following dates, if asked:
19 July: The launch and opening of Nigeria House at Theatre Royal Stratford East in partnership with New World Nigeria
7 & 8 August: Sharing of selected finalists’ projects
Download: submission form
CONTACT INFORMATION:
For inquiries: contact Jo Melville, Producer - 30 Nigeria House, at info@30nigeriahouse.com
For submissions: Jo Melville, Producer, 30 Nigeria House, Theatre Royal Stratford East, Gerry Raffles Square, London, E15 1BN
Website: http://www.30nigeriahouse.com/