Discover is an open opportunity for artists, directors, producers and creatives who are new to outdoor arts to learn more about what it means to make work outdoors.
The programme is focused on supporting creatives who are currently underrepresented in the outdoor arts sector.
The 2025 Discover Programme will provide:
- Opportunities to find out about what is involved in creating and touring outdoor work.
- Sessions with producers, directors, programmers and more – working in outdoor arts.
- Moments to meet more 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 ideas.
WHAT TO EXPECT?
This year’s programme will continue 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 Birmingham Weekender, 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. Please note: Costs for the festival visit will be covered.
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 participants’ particular needs and interests.
If you have any questions, please contact Irene Segura on [email protected].
Deadline for submission: Tuesday 1 July 2025, 12pm. The outcome notification will be sent on Friday 11 July.
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Image credits:
Featured image – Studio Go Go’s ‘VR Swing’ © Ignition Products