New Artist Mentoring Scheme

ABOUT THE NEW ARTIST MENTORING PROGRAMME

From March 2021 – March 2022 b-side will train, mentor and support 5 young visual artists from the Borough of Weymouth & Portland (and the surrounding areas in Dorset) to:

  • Develop, try and test new creative ideas that are specific and/or responsive to place
  • Go and see new work made by regional artists
  • Grow their own artistic networks
  • Expand their knowledge/confidence in becoming independent artists

The New Artist Mentoring Programme will do this through training and development sessions led by the b-side team, mentorship from professional artists, and financial support.

AS A NEW ARTIST YOU WILL RECEIVE:

  • 13 months ongoing support from b-side (Molly Scarborough will be your main contact)
  • A minimum of 12 training/development sessions from the b-side team
  • Up to 14 hours of mentoring from a relevant professional artist
  • A budget of £500 to try, test and develop work
  • A travel budget of up to £260 to attend meetings, training sessions
  • A budget of £100 (minimum) to go and see new work

Eligibility:

Anyone who lives in the Borough of Weymouth & Portland (and the surrounding areas in Dorset) and is aged 16 – 25 (or thereabouts) is welcome to apply.

We will be prioritising applicants from the Borough of Weymouth & Portland who have little experience and support in our training & development areas.

HOW TO APPLY 

Applications must be be made via Curatorspace.

Please complete the online application form giving the following info:

  • Your contact details
  • A description of you as an artist
  • A summary description of a previous project / artwork
  • A detailed outline of how the programme will support the development of your artwork
  • Images (5 max) / weblinks illustrating your work

APPLICATION TIMELINE

Application deadline: Monday 22nd February, 8am
Video call interviews: Thursday 4th March
New Artists selected by: Monday 8th March
New Artists first meeting: Saturday 13th March, 12pm – 5pm

FURTHER INFORMATION

More information is available via the attachment below and on the Curatorspace weblink.

Want to find out more about the programme? Get in touch with Molly at: molly@b-side.org.uk

 

Supported by The Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Charitable Foundation and public funding from Arts Council England.