Artists/play makers sought at The Spring in Havant

Vicki Hargreaves, Play Artist producer at The Spring, said: “The Play Artist in Residence initiative is a new and unique project designed to create joyful, interactive moments for audiences and the community across all areas of The Spring’s programme.

“The successful three artists will have the time and expertise to make The Spring’s audience and visitor interactions more engaging, memorable and playful, from working within the café and galleries to performances, workshops and outreach events.

“The scheme will support The Spring to achieve its mission of being ‘a small place where big things happen’ by creating high quality play interventions across all programmes.”

Vicki added: “I am extremely excited to be working with The Spring to test this way of working as we think it is the first of its kind. Putting playful interactions into all programming decisions, inviting the local community to see and experience art in different ways. Working with professional artists of various disciplines at the forefront of the programme will add vibrancy and sparkle to the building, the programming choices and the people who interact with The Spring.”

The Play Artist In Residence programme will run from April 2021 until April 2022.

To apply to be a Play Artist in Residence, The Spring is asking for the following feedback:

– what excites you about this programme

– a flavour of the style of your current work

– a summary of how you will work with The Spring and its communities

– an indication on which season you would prefer to be resident

– how you will use your time and budget as Play Artist

Applications should be sent via video, writing or other creative format by Friday, February 26 to [email protected]. Eight applicants will take part in a group session on March 19 2021 before the final three Play Artists are selected and contracted for a season each: summer 2021, winter 2021 and spring 2022.

To find out more, visit www.thespring.co.uk.

Vicki added: “One of the few integrated arts and heritage centres in the UK, The Spring has enjoyed a long history as a cultural landmark in Havant.

Known as a small organisation where big things happen, the arts centre delivers a diverse programme of vibrant cultural events and activities that inspire and engage its local community. From high quality live performances to workshops and exhibitions, The Spring’s eclectic events connect with audiences via its Arts Centre and through outreach work.”