Open call-out: artists working in participatory arts to be part of the ‘coaching artists pathway,’a coaching programme for participatory artists
The Wales Artist Coaching Pathway is a Wales-wide pilot led by Artworks Cymru to specifically support freelance artists working in the participatory arts. The Pathway will set up a coaching-style relationship and dialogue between an artist-coach and artist-coachees in which the coachees can explore their practice, aspirations, needs and potential in a structured way at venues across Wales.
The partnership is inviting expressions of interest from artists based in Newport and the wider Gwent area to be coached by artist coach, Jon Dafydd-Kidd, supported by The Riverfront Theatre and Arts Centre.
Selected artists will enter into a coaching relationship with Jon, which will consist of four individual sessions. Due to the implications of Covid-19 these sessions will take place via Zoom.
This is a FREE programme and is made possible with support from Arts Council Wales and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
CRITERIA
We are keen to hear form artists from all artforms and backgrounds.
Artists must:
• Have at least 12 months professional experience in the participatory arts sector (leading or supporting)
• be available for sessions between end of February – April 2021;
• be willing and able to commit to undertake coaching sessions with Jon Dafydd-Kidd (4 individual sessions);
• be willing and able to commit to taking part in reflection and evaluation of the program
• be living and/or working in the Newport or wider Gwent area
This is an open recruitment process.
If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact hello@jdkcoach.com
WANT TO FIND OUT MORE?
If you would like to find out more about this project there is a Zoom session on Thursday 11th February at 2pm. The Zoom will be a chance to find out more about the Coaching Artists Pathway, explore if this is right opportunity for you, and how you might engage with the programme.Sign up to join the session here: https://cutt.ly/fkxoOiH
APPLICATION DEADLINE
Monday 15th February, 5pm
TIMELINE
Deadline for applications Monday 15th February, 5pm
All applicants informed of selection By 22nd February
Group Session Introduction For all artist-coachees to meet and connect (online)
Individual timings for sessions will be decided separately and will be worked around the commitments of the Coach and artists.
SUBMIT YOUR EXPRESSION OF INTEREST
Please send
- A copy of your up to date CV, and
- A short cover letter (no longer than one side of A4) or video (no longer than 2 minutes) telling us about;
- your experience as a participatory Artist
- your practice, including current projects and how you view your own practice
- what you hope to gain from the coaching programme
Please send your application to hello@jdkcoach.com with the subject ‘Artist Coaching Pathway Riverfront 2021 Application.’ You will then be sent an Equal Opportunities Monitoring Form to complete.
Deadline: Monday 15th February, 5pm
ABOUT THE COACH
Jon is Head of Participation for Hijinx Theatre, focused on developing how the organisation works with the community and youth sectors. He has entered his third phase of work with Age Cymru: cARTrefu having been a cross artform Artist Mentor through phase two.
He created and produced Music Theatre Wales’ first Young Peoples Consultation and is in the process of exploring phase two. He also works freelance with a number of organisations in and beyond Wales.
Jon is Chair of IIAN (International Inclusive Arts Network), International Representative of ASSITJ UK, and Chair of TYA Cymru (Theatre for Young Audiences).
Jon is near the end of his Diploma in Transformation Coaching, accredited training hours by the International Coach Federation, and full accreditation by the Association for Coaching.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
ArtWorks Cymru is a partnership of 29 organisations from across Wales who deliver
participatory arts. The partnership come together to deliver sector development programs as required.
Find out more about our work at www.artworks.cymru
Six artist-coaches took part in the training retreat where the group developed the coaching program in collaboration with Courtney Boddie from the New Victory Theatre, New York.
The Wales Artist Coaching Pathway is part of the 2019 - 2021 ArtWorks Cymru programme and is funded by Arts Council Wales and Paul Hamlyn Foundation.
