The Dumfries and Galloway Arts Festival has opened up its guarantee scheme to venues and promoters for 2016.
Last year, the festival initiated the scheme into its programming which enabled 23 promoters, community groups, venues and artists across the region to put on performance art events and be part of Scotland’s largest rural multi-art form festival.
The scheme proved so successful, that the festival incorporated it into their regular yearly programming and any individual, group or organisation wishing to put on an event in the region during next year’s festival (20 to 29 May 2016) will be eligible to apply to the guarantee scheme which offers financial support and professional advice for their event.
Pete Renwick, festival programme director, said: “A major role of the festival is to support promoters, venues and community groups based in our region to programme quality performing arts events.
“In 2015 events we supported included theatre, folk, Jazz, poetry, spoken word, live music film scores, puppetry, dance, and early music. We were able to match people looking to tour with people looking to host events, but equally the programme drew on venues’ own networks, programme and event ideas.
“We encourage proposals from organisations with their own programming ideas. Equally, should you wish to host an event and would like us to recommend touring artists, we will work with you to find a suitable event.”
Further information and an application form from www.dgartsfestival.org.uk or contact Lou on 01387 25962; email [email protected]
All forms should be returned by 9 November and successful applicants will be informed of the panel’s decision by 18 November.
