Wed, 29 Jan 2025 published - Wed, 29 Jan 2025
Job Summary
We are looking for six South West based disabled artists from the Global Majority to participate in our next Lab at Bristol Old Vic in March 2025. This is a paid opportunity. Job Description
VX Labs @ Bristol Old Vic: Decolonising Disability The second Lab is a collaboration with Bristol Old Vic Theatre aimed at creating a space for disabled artists from the Global Majority to navigate their next steps in the industry. We intend to host 6 artists over 4 days with the support of facilitators to focus on the challenges of the lived experience of being both disabled and from the Global Majority. Workshops will explore self-advocacy, artist development and industry connectivity. All facilitators will be from the global majority. Note about the use of terms Global Majority and Disabled We are aware that terms describing protected characteristics or lived experiences that are linked to barriers to society are nebulous and problematic. This Lab has been developed in collaboration with numerous disabled artists from the Global Majority who have offered their time and insight. In addition to definitions used in law, we believe that every person has a unique experience and the right to choose their own terminology. We are using Global Majority to refer to artists who may be of Black, Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern or Mixed heritage. We define disability under the social model to cover a broad scope of identities including Deaf, chronically ill and neurodivergent individuals. Participation Details:
We are looking for artists who are interested in working on this project. This is a paid opportunity. The Lab runs between
Monday 10th
and
Thursday 14th March 2025
in
Bristol . The key focus during these four days will be: To explore intersections of identity To explore managing the challenges of self-advocacy Sharing of artistic practice Practical career advice Linking participants with useful organisations to develop their careers Head to our website for further details and information on how to apply. Application deadline:
Monday 10 February 2025 Job Title
Looking for six South West based disabled artists for our VX Lab in Bristol. We create a safe, inclusive and collaborative environment in all our productions, where artists feel supported through their own professional and creative journey with us.
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We are looking for six South West based disabled artists from the Global Majority to participate in our next Lab at Bristol Old Vic in March 2025. This is a paid opportunity. Job Description
VX Labs @ Bristol Old Vic: Decolonising Disability The second Lab is a collaboration with Bristol Old Vic Theatre aimed at creating a space for disabled artists from the Global Majority to navigate their next steps in the industry. We intend to host 6 artists over 4 days with the support of facilitators to focus on the challenges of the lived experience of being both disabled and from the Global Majority. Workshops will explore self-advocacy, artist development and industry connectivity. All facilitators will be from the global majority. Note about the use of terms Global Majority and Disabled We are aware that terms describing protected characteristics or lived experiences that are linked to barriers to society are nebulous and problematic. This Lab has been developed in collaboration with numerous disabled artists from the Global Majority who have offered their time and insight. In addition to definitions used in law, we believe that every person has a unique experience and the right to choose their own terminology. We are using Global Majority to refer to artists who may be of Black, Asian, East Asian, Middle Eastern or Mixed heritage. We define disability under the social model to cover a broad scope of identities including Deaf, chronically ill and neurodivergent individuals. Participation Details:
We are looking for artists who are interested in working on this project. This is a paid opportunity. The Lab runs between
Monday 10th
and
Thursday 14th March 2025
in
Bristol . The key focus during these four days will be: To explore intersections of identity To explore managing the challenges of self-advocacy Sharing of artistic practice Practical career advice Linking participants with useful organisations to develop their careers Head to our website for further details and information on how to apply. Application deadline:
Monday 10 February 2025 Job Title
Looking for six South West based disabled artists for our VX Lab in Bristol. We create a safe, inclusive and collaborative environment in all our productions, where artists feel supported through their own professional and creative journey with us.
#J-18808-Ljbffr
