Hi All,
I thought I would draw you your attention to a scheme being run by PANDA to support artists tour their work on rural touring networks. The scheme is supported by Sue Robinson (co-director of National Rural Touring Forum and manager of Spot On Lancashire) and Claire Smith (director of the National Rural Touring Forum & scheme manager for Cheshire Rural Touring Arts). The scheme intends to support and mentor artists making work for rural touring circuits.
'This scheme offers a valuable entry-point for any company wishing to establish themselves on the rural touring network. Through the pitching process, the selected mentee companies/artists will have the opportunity to introduce themselves and their work to a panel of managers and promoters. They will gain a better understanding of the issues and contexts in which rural touring operates and a bespoke mentoring session based on their presented work and ideas.'
The application deadline for any one wishing to pitch is the 5th February and applications can be found here http://www.panda-arts.org.uk/training-events/events/pitch--deadline-for-applications/
Please circulate to any one whom you think this might be of interest to and apologies for any cross postings.
Best
Jodean Sumner for PANDA