Reveal 2009 - Performance and Live Art

Call to Artists - Performance and Live Art

Hillingdon Council and Brunel University’s Beldam Gallery present REVEAL, a project that highlights the quality of artistic practice in Hillingdon. Visual artists, performers, musicians and writers are encouraged to apply for one of two opportunities: a contemporary art exhibition at the Beldam Gallery, Brunel University in Uxbridge, or a performance and live art showcase at the Great Barn, at Manor Farm in Ruislip during July and August 2009. The project will provide exposure for the region’s artists and arts communities, revealing their work to new audiences. There will be an events and education programme to complement both projects.

This is a competitive process and all proposals will be viewed by Brunel University’s Curator and the acting Head of Arts at Hillingdon Council. Works will be selected on the basis of quality and of suitability to the venue. Artists are encouraged to be ambitious and present their work in the highest quality way possible. There is no theme for either opportunity and your application should genuinely reflect your own practice and interests.

Artists living or working in Hillingdon are invited to apply, and you will need to detail your connection with the Borough in your application.

Performance and Live Art opportunity at the Great Barn, 12 July - 23 July 2009.

There will be four special events taking place at the Great Barn in Manor Farm, Ruislip. These events are taking place to highlight the talent of people who work, live or play in Hillingdon.

Two of these events are open for submissions.

Performance showcase: An opportunity to highlight Hillingdon’s most interesting and diverse work whether this be opera singing, innovative new writing, live art, a fusion of clashing art genres or captivating Chinese dancing. Please use your imagination. If you do not think this opportunity is applicable to you but are still interested in submitting a proposal please contact Kris Holliday to talk through your ideas.

A night of live music: A night of exciting, contemporary pop/rock music organised by Launchpad; our young people’s arts program.

If you are interested in applying for one of these opportunities please send the following information to: Kris Holliday, Acting Head of Arts, Compass Theatre, Ickenham, UB10 8PD or kholliday@hillingdongrid.org.

There is no fee, however technical equipment and promotion material will be covered. Selected performers will be asked to supply a list of technical requirements, which you may also wish to detail in your proposal.

Should you wish to discuss your submission or submit your proposal in an alternative format, please contact Kris Holliday on kholliday@hillingdongrid.org

Deadline for proposals: 1 April 2009.

Additional information about the Great Barn at Manor Farm

The refurbishment of Manor Farm was completed in 2008. It incorporates a unique collection of historic farm buildings, ancient monument and landscape features set within twenty-two acres of conservation area. The site is a popular and vibrant facility, hosting weekly community events, performing arts, an education and interpretation centre, tea room and library.

The Great Barn was built in the 13^th century. Internal and external renovation work was completed in the refurbishment with the addition of an improved lighting system, the restoration of the double doors opening into the east courtyard and the installation of a sandstone floor surface.

The Barn is capable of accommodating a wide range of events from art exhibitions to craft fairs to weddings and social events. For performances of music and theatre, the Barn will have a potential maximum capacity of 400.

The Barn can be found on Manor Farm site, Pinn Way, Ruislip, Middlesex, HA4 7QL.

The site is free to walkaround but if you wish to visit the Barn before submitting your application please contact Kris Holliday on kholliday@hillingdongrid.org.

A bar will be available at all events.

Kris Holliday, Acting Head of Arts, London Borough of Hillingdon, Compass Theatre & Arts Centre, Glebe Avenue, Ickenham, UB10 8PD. +44 (0)1895 632488. kholliday@hillingdongrid.org.

George Mogg University Curator, Beldam Gallery, Brunel University, Kingston Lane, Uxbridge, UB8 3PH. +44 (0)1895 266066. www.brunel.ac.uk/beldamgallery.