2016 Fairfax Festival
Site Specific Storytelling
Expression Of Interest
Application Due: Friday 29th January 2016 - 5.00pm.
Artists must use their specialist skills to work with one group of up to ten young people from regional
communities in Victoria and NSW.
Each artist will be paired with one group and be required to create a unique ten minute performance
or live art work which reflects the stories and/or experiences of the young people in each group
[Please note that performances may be shorter than 10 minutes].
This is not the Fairfax commissioning the artist to come in with a pre-planned idea and imposing it
on the groups; this is the artist collaborating with the participants, working with the group and using
the artist’s creative process and skills to shape the final performance of the participant’s stories.
The Festival takes place over three stages:
1) In- Community Residencies: Artists will work with groups for approximately 22 hours per
group.
2) Fairfax Festival Week from the 13th – 16th of September, 2016.
3) Gala Performance of all performances at Swan Hill Town Hall during Fairfax Week
For more detailed information please refer to the attached Artist Information booklet.
For information about previous Festivals go to: www.fairfaxfestival.com.au
Art Form/s Considered: Theatre, Storytelling, Movement, Circus, Puppetry or any creative
expression through which young people can share their experiences
Application Deadline: 5pm Friday 29 January 2016
Artistic Brief
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Location of residency
Swan Hill and surrounding Shires
Proposed length / timing of
residency
June - August [dates to be neg] - 4 days
13 - 16 Sept - 4 full days of workshops and rehearsals
Terms of engagement / fee
$250 per day plus $52 per diem for In-Community Residencies
/ $300 per day plus $52 per diem for Festival Week / $52 per
Diem per non work travel day (SOLO)
$375 per day plus $100 per diem for in-community residencies /
$400 per day plus $100 per diem for Festival Week / $100 per
diem per non work travel day (DUO)
Direct Project Costs
There is a fixed amount in the budget per artist for direct project
costs such as materials, equipment hire, expendables etc.
Other Considerations
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If successful, you will be required to obtain a current
working with children check:
www.workingwithchildren.vic.gov.au
You’ll be supported by Fairfax staff
You will be encouraged to work independently in
developing a collaborative and supportive relationship with
your host group.
You will also be required to have Public Liability Insurance
If you have any questions regarding this project and the EOI process, please email or call Tamara
Lee on tlee@swanhill.vic.gov.au or 0433 904 840.
Fairfax Festival Artist Application
Name of applicant: ______________________________________________________________
Email: ________________________________________________________________________
Contact phone: _________________________________________________________________
Postal Address: _________________________________________________________________
ABN: (if applicable) ______________________________________________________________
Public Liability Insurance: YES
Working with Children Check: YES
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Application Requirements & Process
1. Complete this EOI Form and submit all documents as a single PDF, by due date: January 29
2016
2. Attach a maximum 2 pages detailing your response to the Artistic brief provided, (page 2)
including:
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What is it that interests you about being involved in the Fairfax Festival?
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Describe your experience in creating performances with young people and/or regional
communities.
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Describe the medium in which you work.
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What do you think you can achieve in the allotted time with the groups and how will you
work to achieve this?
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What do you propose to do for your Fairfax Week workshops?
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Provide a brief biography (tell us about yourself and your creative ideals).
4. Attach your CV / portfolio – images or links to previous work (max 3 pages)
5. Please identify 2 referees:
Name ________________________________________
Contact details [email/phone number] ________________________________________________
Name _____________________________________
Contact details [email/phone number] ________________________________________________
Artist Summary / Overview Response
(Please provide a 100 word summary of your more detailed response)
Application Checklist
Yes
Application Form: completed & signed
Detailed Response (2 pages max)
CV/Portfolio (3 pages max)
Referee contact details
Authorisation
The person making this Expression of Interest should sign below and by doing so, confirms that
you have consulted with a member of the Fairfax committee prior to its submission.
Signature of person completing this EOI:
____________________________________________________ Date: __________________
Please email completed EOI to Tamara Lee at tlee@swanhill.vic.gov.au
Fairfax Artistic Director by 5pm, Friday 29 January 2016.
EoI Process
 Residencies are not guaranteed and are limited. Placement of a resident artist will depend on
applicability, availability and interest of candidates.
 Completing and submitting this EOI form begins the process.
 If EOI’s outnumber proposals, a panel will shortlist and you may be called upon to either provide
further detail and or attend an initial meeting with representatives from Fairfax management.
 Organisations and artists should allow 1 - 2 months for assessment of the proposed residency,
and for the application process and allocation of artist.
 A Memorandum of Understanding that includes specific details of expectations needs to be
signed by the successful applicant / artist.