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Renew Our Community Through The Arts

SHOW US YOUR BEST WORK,
APPLY NOW

The Three Lakes Cultural Trust                         The Trust invites all local artists
supports and advocates for arts                        to apply now to showcase
and culture in the Queenstown                          their work at the RenewArt
Lakes in ways that both enrich                         events to be held in Queenstown
and contribute to the social and                       on October 9-10 and Wanaka
economic vitality and resilience of                    October 15-16, 2020.
the entire Three Lakes Region.

ABOUT THE EVENTS                                       We want to highlight the extraordinary work
The RenewArt community events will be supported        produced locally, and do so by embracing the
by funding from the Hugo Charitable Trust, Three       theme of ‘renewal.’
Lakes Cultural Trust, Central Lakes Trust, Community
                                                       Our initiative will culminate in a two-day combined
Trust South, and Creative New Zealand. Applications
                                                       exhibition of the visual arts, along with a variety of
are open to residents across the Wakatipu basin and
                                                       staged performances by selected performing arts
Upper Clutha, including Luggate, Lake Hawea, Albert
                                                       groups. The artists will be selected from the entire
Town, Wanaka, Cardrona, Makarora, Arrowtown,
                                                       Three Lakes Region.
Queenstown, Gibbston, Glenorchy and Kingston.
                                                       The Three Lakes Regions Arts and Cultural
Our goal is to reunite and reinvigorate the artists
                                                       community have been deeply impacted by the
in our community, helping them reconnect with our
                                                       drastic economic contraction that began earlier this
collective community through the power and beauty
                                                       year. These free community events will demonstrate
of their work.                                         that our artists and performers are resilient, and
                                                       determined to bounce back.
Background
                                                       The Trust’s sincere hope is that these events will help
This project was conceived by the Three Lakes
                                                       celebrate our wonderful community of artists, and
Cultural Trust as a way to celebrate the
                                                       demonstrate that an arts renewal is well underway.
regeneration of the arts community in the wake
of the COVID-19 pandemic.                              Three Lakes Cultural Trust Board
Performing Artist Application Form
ENTRY DETAILS

Who can enter?                                        How many entries can I submit?
Applications are welcome from any person residing     One per applicant.
in the Three Lakes area including Luggate, Lake
Hawea, Albert Town, Wanaka, Cardrona, Makarora,       What is the selection based on?
Arrowtown, Queenstown, Gibbston, Glenorchy            A peer review panel has been assembled and has
and Kingston. Only performers who will be available   developed a set of criteria for selecting works based
for the community showcases in Queenstown             on the theme ‘renewal’ (whatever that means to
on October 9th/ 10th and Wanaka on October            you) and a cohort of performing artists will be
15th/16th to apply.                                   selected. The panelists have been tasked with
                                                      ensuring a diverse and representative selection
What work is eligible?                                is made and their decision will be final.
Any proposals of work in the mediums of theatre,
spoken word, music, dance and comedy.                 What funding is available
                                                      for my project?
How do I present my application?                      A renumeration will be given to performing artists
Entries will need to contain the following:           whose works are selected by the peer review panel
                                                      to cover the cost of time and material.
•   Questionnaire completed in this form
                                                      Please indicate on this application an estimate
• Artist statement and description of artwork in
                                                      of the cost of the work (including time and materials)
    200 words or less of how your work will relate
                                                      associated with the work.
    to the theme ‘Renew’
• 
  Links to previous to work or performance that
                                                      Where will I send my application?
    will showcase your talent and/or synopsis of
                                                      Email: renewart@threelakesculturaltrust.co.nz
    your work
                                                      Post: Three Lakes Culture Trust, PO Box 1515,
• 3 photographs of recent completed work
                                                      Queenstown 9348
    (optional)
                                                      Hand delivered to: Three Lakes Cultural Trust,
How long can my performance be?                       The Mountain Club, Level 3, Grant Road, 5 Mile,
                                                      Frankton, Queenstown
Maximum of 10 minutes.

IMPORTANT DATES

Applications Open:                                    Artwork Submitted By:
11th July 2020                                        28th / 29th September 2020

Applications Close:                                   Queenstown Showcase:
23rd July 2020                                        9th / 10th October 2020 (must be available)

Successful Applicants Advised:                        Wanaka Showcase:
5th August 2020                                       15th / 16th October 2020 (must be available)
SECTION A
                                                                      Performing Artist Application Form
First Name

Last Name                                                 Company Name (if applicable)

Postal Address                                            Physical Address

Contact Phone Number                                      Email

Website (if applicable)                                   Instagram or Facebook (if applicable)

Links to videos of previous work
                                                          Important Conditions of Entry / Copyright and Insurance:
that showcases your talent
                                                          1. All works submitted remain the property of the artist.
                                                          2. The Three Lakes Cultural Trust retains the right to
                                                          use images and video of performances of the works
                                                          selected both electronically and in printed media as and
                                                          when they see fit without the permission of the artist for
                                                          promotional use only and not for profit. 3. All equipment
Entry Applicable Category Code From List                  and and insurance relating to the performance, remains
                                                          the responsibly of the performer. 4. All transport, unless
                                                          otherwise agree remains the responsibility and cost of
                                                          the performer.

CATEGORY CODES                                                    I have read and agree to the above
PC.1   Dance (performance to be no longer than 10 mins)           conditions (Please tick)
PC.2   Theatrical (no longer than 10 mins)
PC.3   Poetry (no longer than 10 mins)
PC.4   Aerial (no longer than 10 mins)
                                                          Signature
PC.5   Musical team/ band (no longer than 10 mins)
PC.6   Musical Solo (no longer than 10 mins)
PC.7   Comedy (no longer than 10 mins)
                                                          Date                                     # Office Code
PC.8   Other
SECTION B                                                           Performing Artist Application Form

Artist Statement
Please describe your proposed work including presentation in no more than 200 words.
SECTION C
                                                              Performing Artist Application Form

Performing Artist
Questionnaire

CODE   QUESTION                                 ANSWER (select where applicable)

                                                Wanaka      Hawea     Gibbston     Makarora
       What region of the Three Lakes
1                                               Arrowtown     Queenstown    Kingston     Glenorchy
       do you currently reside in?
                                                Other (please specify):

       What are the costs associated

3      with your proposed work?

       (please attached draft budget)

       What does ‘renewal’ mean to you
4
       in relation to your application

5      What are your production needs?

       Please provide a small overview
6
       of your artistic background?

                                                                                 Supporters
Entry Checklist

CODE   TASK                              COMPLETED (tick)

A      Personal Details

A.1    Links for video

B      Artist Statement

C      Questionnaire

C.1    Draft budget
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