Artist Development Opportunities 2023

As Australia's leading organisation for the development and presentation of experimental art, we are thrilled to present our range of artist opportunities for the first half of 2023. We're proud to forge the future of experimental art and champion risk, experimentation, and new modes of creative expression. 

At Performance Space we prioritise diverse perspectives and voices. We especially encourage submissions - across all our artist development opportunities - from First Nations artists, artists of colour, culturally diverse artists, women, LGBTQIA+ artists, and artists living with disability. Please let us know if you would prefer to apply in a different format or if there is any barrier for you in the submission process.

LIVE DREAMS

Performance Space’s LIVE DREAMS is a platform for artists to share works-in-progress and ideas in development in a dynamic and responsive environment, offering us an exciting glimpse into current developments in experimental art, and creating a crucible for experimentation and conversation.

Call out opens: Weds 1 March
Call out closes: 5pm Monday 27 March
Artists notified: Mid April 
Performance dates: 4 - 6 May 2023

QUEER DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM

Now in its eleventh year, Performance Space’s Queer Development Program builds and strengthens queer creativity and performance in Australia. Unique in Australia, the Queer Development Program provides various opportunities for queer artists to develop their creative skills, performance ideas and industry connections. Intergenerational and community exchange is at the heart of the Queer Development Program.

Call out opens: Weds 1 March
Call out closes: 5pm Monday 27 March
Artists notified: By early May
Stephen Cummins Residency dates: 26 June - 23 July 2023
Workshop Intensive dates: 10 - 14 July 2023 
Queer Nu Werk dates: Thursday 20 & Friday 21 July 2023 (TBC)

EXPERIMENTAL CHOREOGRAPHIC RESIDENCY

The Experimental Choreographic Residency (ECR) supports the development of innovative, bold and experimental approaches to choreography. Established in 2016, the residency supports an artist or collaboration to spend two weeks developing their experimental choreographic practice with financial, production, technical and creative support from both organisations.

Call out opens: Weds 1 Feb 2023
Call out closes: 5pm Mon 27 Feb 2023 
Artists notified: Mid March
Residency dates: 11 - 22 April 2023