Eligibility

We welcome applications from artists working in any form of performative writing including poetry, storytelling, theatre, hip hop, dub, or interdisciplinary work. Please submit your most accomplished print, audio, and video support material; it does not need to relate to your project proposal. Applications from artists working in English, French, or other languages are welcome.

Number of Participants

The program is open to emerging, mid-career, and established spoken word artists seeking a professional and artistic development opportunity to take their creation, production, and performance skills to the next level.

Deadline

January 09, 2019 21:00 UTC

Selection Results (Announcement Dates)

February 28, 2019 21:00 UTC

Duration

April 02, 2019 - April 14, 2019

Costs

• CA$65.00 application fee
• CA$1,109.00 program fee

Facilities

Individual Studio, Shared Studio

Housing

Private Room

Meals

Breakfast, Dinner, Lunch

Public Programs

Mentors, Performances, Readings, Visiting Professionals, Workshops

Disciplines

Interdiscplinary Arts, Literature, Poetry, Theatre

Languages

English, French

Program Description

Banff Centre’s Spoken Word program is the first of its kind, offering an unrivalled setting for artists to explore and develop their voices and career paths. This intensive residency provides space to write and time to develop strong performance dynamics. Participants will benefit from mentoring, performance opportunities, studio recording time, access to special events, and engagement with a vibrant network of international artists – all amidst the breathtaking Canadian Rockies. World-class faculty present challenging workshops on topics from the spoken word tradition such as history, composition, performance, multimedia, production, business, musicality, orality, sound, spirit, language, body, and theatre. The two-week program offers dedicated time to develop a specific project with guidance from faculty mentors, as well as a place to connect with other artists in the field of spoken word. Application Deadline: January 09, 2019 Date: April 01 - April 13, 2019