2015 Fairfax Festival “Storytelling through the Physical”
Expression of Interest Form
Application Due: Friday 19th December 2014 - 5.00pm.
Artistic Brief
Artists must use their specialist skills to work with two groups of up to ten young people from
regional communities in Victoria and NSW.
Each artist will be paired with two different groups and be required to create two, unique ten minute
performances or live art works which reflect 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 two groups for approximately 22 hours
per group.
2) Fairfax Festival Week from the 15th – 18th of September, 2015.
3) YESFest (Young Entertainers in the Street Festival) where the created works are
performed.
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: Circus, Clowning, Movement, Stunt or any area that falls within the
definition of Physical Theatre
Application Deadline: 5pm Friday 19 December, 2014
PROJECT OVERVIEW
Location of residency
Swan Hill and surrounding Shires
Proposed length / timing of
residency
August – Sept [dates to be neg] - 2 x 5 day blocks
15 - 19 Sept - Four 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 travel day.
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 develop a collaborative and
supportive relationship with your host group.
If you have any questions regarding this project and the EoI process, please email or call Tamara
Lee on fairfax@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:
NO
YES
NO
Application Requirements & Process
1. Complete this EoI Form and submit all documents as a single PDF, by due date: Dec 19.
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 Sharon Brinkman, sbrinkman@swanhill.vic.gov.au
Fairfax Administrative Officer by 5pm, Friday 19 December, 2014.
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 the Fairfax committee.
 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.
 Resident artists will be monitored and supported by the Fairfax committee.