Without Walls Discover Programme

Bradford Producing Hub has partnered with the City of Bradford Metropolitan District Council to fund five places for Bradford artists on the Without Walls Discover Programme.

The Without Walls Discover Programme provides opportunities for artists, directors, producers and creatives new to outdoor arts to learn more about what it means to create work for the outdoors.

The deadline to apply for this programme is Monday 1 July at 10 AM. To apply, head to withoutwalls.uk.com

Discover provides:

• opportunities to find out about what is involved in creating and touring outdoor work
• sessions with producers, directors, programmers and others working in outdoor arts
• moments to meet other creatives, ask questions and explore ways to constructively develop your own practice or work
• support to identify research and development needs with support from industry experts to progress your ideas

This year’s programme will continue to be a combination of online and in-person learning, composed of:

Digital Discovery
A self-guided engagement with a number of recorded sessions and masterclasses exploring a range of topics, including:

• Meet the Artists
• Meet the Festivals
• Meet the Producers
• Meet the Strategic & Partner Organisations

Curated visits to outdoor festivals
Participants will have the opportunity to attend Ensemble Festival in London and Stockton International Riverside Festival in Stockton-on-Tees, with opportunities to discuss and reflect on the shows seen. These visits will also give the cohort the chance to meet with other artists and outdoor professionals.

Online reflection sessions and group discussions
Throughout the programme, the group will come together to reflect on their own practices and learning.

1-1 mentoring sessions
An opportunity to meet with a mentor matched with each participant’s particular needs and interests.

Image credit: SCRUM, Avant Garde Dance at GDIF 2022 © David Lavene