Thanks for wanting to be part of Wheely Days Out from Curious Legends!
Made.In.Newcastle is funded by the RISE program from the Federal Government and supported by Newcastle City Council. Our aim is simple - get paid work out to professional artists for cool projects in Newcastle.
Wheely Days Out is a series of Bike Path Activations, with one project selected to be executed each month from July to December. The Made.In.Newcastle team is commissioning artists for up to $500 to activate the bike paths of Newcastle.
Details to keep in mind:
- This project can take place anywhere that is accessible via bike path – Examples could include Islington Park, Carrington waterfront, or the Foreshore.
- You're welcome to chat through your project before you apply (though this isn't required). Please contact hannah@curiouslegends.com.au
- Documentation for your previous work is essential - let us know who you are, and what you've done. There is capacity in this form to upload images & video, though we recommend video links to Youtube or Vimeo whenever possible.
- Each artist involved will be sent a contract. You will get paid when your work is completed, after you send us an invoice, filled out our feedback form, and provide us with documentation of your work (i.e., images/video of what you have done, etc.)
- This project is to support professional arts practice in Newcastle. This means we will expect you to have an ABN and the capacity to submit invoices. We're happy to support emerging artists, please get in touch if you require help obtaining insurance, or any of the above.
- While we're super excited to include as many artists as possible, putting in this application is not a guarantee you will get paid work. Our funds are limited, and we're working hard to divide up the pie as much as possible.
So - what are we looking for? Small scale interactive activations which can proceed with COVID restrictions. This may include (but is not limited to):
- Art installations
- Yarn bombing
- Pimp-my-bike art workshops
- Roving performers
- Street show artists
- Musicians
Funds from this project can be used to either pay artists directly, or subsidise your materials.
Applications open Monday 26th of July and will close Sunday 15th August. We look forward to hearing from you!