artist call-out for collaborative learning project

News thu 7 november 2024
A performance photograph in which a person lies with their face on the floor, their bare legs are flung forwards over a net which they are tangled in. They are very pale, wear a fluffy brown had and a a green, yellow and orange outfit.

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caravan (Farnham, England) and ILT Festival (Aarhus, Denmark) are thrilled to announce a new Collaborative Learning Initiative

Focusing on the topic of 'concept touring,' a term developed by LIFT Festival, this project will bring together 10 performing artists and companies from England and Denmark to explore innovative, environmentally responsible ways to share their work internationally – without the need for excessive travel.

A performance photograph in which a person lies with their face on the floor, their bare legs are flung forwards over a net which they are tangled in. They are very pale, wear a fluffy brown had and a a green, yellow and orange outfit.

As the climate crisis reshapes the way we live, work and create, this initiative, supported by Arts Council England, Arts Council Norway, Julie's Bicycle and the Danish Arts Foundation, offers an opportunity to challenge conventional touring models and experiment with bold alternatives. Participants will embark on an exploratory journey guided by leading thinkers from various industries. Together, we will generate fresh ideas and conversations for creating meaningful international connections while reducing our carbon footprint.

The climate crisis is accelerating and at the same time it seems that internationalism and cultural meetings have never been more important. At ILT Festival we are very excited to do this project designed to foster cross-cultural exchange and collaboration between artists and organisations from the two countries and to give them the time, resources and inspiration to explore innovative approaches to international touring. We are thrilled to do this project with our passionate friends at caravan and cannot wait to see the creative possibilities that this collaboration will bring.

– Malene Cathrine Pedersen, Producer at ILT Festival

concept touring

a collaborative learning initiative

We are seeking ten artists from England and Denmark to participate. Over four months, the selected artists will engage in online workshops and seminars, and reflect on and evolve their practice in a supportive, collaborative space. The funding of £650 GBP per participant offers financial support for the time to focus on exploring new concepts that align with and develop their artistic practice.

Participants will also have the chance to attend a culminating seminar at ILT Festival in Aarhus, Denmark (virtually or in person), to share their insights, discoveries and potential new frameworks for the future of international touring with the wider sector. We aim to share updates on our website.

It’s a unique opportunity for artists to reimagine how they engage with international audiences and help shape a more sustainable, forward-thinking future for the performing arts.

Applications for this initiative closed at midday GMT (1pm CET) on 09 December 2024

Main image by Alice Laloy for ITL's Pinocchio exhibition

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