Barking Gecko Theatre Company is looking to fund and support an artist to develop a bold and innovative new work for young audiences through its Generation Project.
The Generation Project is Barking Geckoʼs financial support and program of activities dedicated to the growth of WA theatre for children and young people. The project encompasses many different aspects of the arts, from the creation of new work to inspiring and skilling up artists who create work for young audiences. Through the project, Barking Gecko aims to create theatre that displays artistic excellence and creative risk taking.
“The Generation Project is Barking Gecko’s investment in the long-term sustainability of a rich and vibrant Western Australian theatre industry for young people. It provides a unique opportunity for artists to gain support from an established company with a specific audience,” says John Sheedy, Barking Gecko’s Artistic Director.
Applications are now open for artists to apply for The Generation Project’s creative development seed funding. The successful applicant will receive a seed grant of $5,000 towards one week of creative development, culminating in a showing of the work in development for a small audience of young people and select industry peers.
“Our support of the 2010 seed grant recipients has been extremely successful for the artists involved. Weeping Spoon Production’s DIY Show recently underwent a second period of creative development and Amber Onat Gregory’s exploration of Sensory Theatre, has lead to the establishment of a new ensemble of sensory theatre artists working in WA,” Kate Hancock, Barking Gecko’s Program Manager says.
Applications for The Generation Project’s creative development seed funding close on Friday 24 June 2011. For more information, or to apply, visit
www.barkinggecko.com.au or call Kate Hancock at Barking Gecko on 9380 3080.