Short Description
Peterborough Presents is seeking artists who identify as Deaf, Disabled, or Neurodivergent (DDN) to apply for an accessible residency in Peterborough, UK, starting in Spring 2025. This initiative aims to mark the 30th anniversary of the Disability Discrimination Act and the 15th anniversary of the Equality Act by engaging the DDN community in creative storytelling and expression. The residency will culminate in Autumn 2025 with an artistic output such as a performance, exhibition, or installation.
Important dates: Project public engagement: Spring 2025 – Autumn 2025.
Project Culmination: Autumn 2025
There is potential to do something final to mark International Day of People with Disabilities on 3 Dec, however we have found that DDN audiences are not always able to attend in person to events on this date because of the temperature / weather.
Evaluation: within 1 month of the final event / activity.
Benefits:
Budget: Total up to £10,500, including:
Artist stiped: £5,000
Production costs: Up to £4,000
Travel & accommodation expenses: Up to £1,500
Opportunity to collaborate with local DDN communities
Support from an Access Coordinator and local partners
Public presentation of work in Peterborough
Inclusion in a broader artistic programme with micro-commissions and city-wide activities
Eligibility
Open to artists identifying as Deaf, Disabled, or Neurodivergent
At least five years of experience working with communities
Artists of all disciplines (visual arts, performance, installation, outdoor arts, poetry, music, dance, theatre, photography, film, etc.)
Preference for artists with a connection to the Peterborough region
Theme
“Reasonable Adjustment” (reference to the 1995 Disability Discrimination Act)
Celebrating disability rights and inclusion
Engaging the DDN community in storytelling and creative participation
Encouraging joy, celebration, activism, and accessibility in the arts
How to Apply
Submit a CV or biography
Provide 3-4 examples of past work (can include links to websites or social media)
Answer four application questions in written, audio, or video format
Complete an anonymous pre-application demographics survey
Send applications to: peterboroughpresents@neneparktrust.org.uk
Selection Process
Evaluated by a community-led commissioning panel
Criteria:
Quality and originality of the proposal
Relevance to the themes and audiences
Feasibility within budget and timeline
Experience in similar projects or demonstrated potential
Community engagement approach
Accessibility considerations
Entry Fee:
None
Location:
United Kingdom
Peterborough
Deadline:
February 28, 2025, at 11:59 PM GMT
Website link:
https://peterboroughpresents.org/artist-commission-reasonable-adjustment-2/
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