FAQ

Whether it's a brand new idea or something you've been working on that just needs some extra support, Backbone’s Workshop Squared program is open to teaching artists with an idea at any stage of development.

NO. While Backbone's focus is on artists 30 years and under, our Workshop Squared program is open to:

• Individual teaching artists 30 years and under.

• Individual teaching artists of any age making work specifically for schools and school students.

Yes. Our workshop day will be an excellent opportunity for you to test your resources and skills to ensure your workshop is fully developed, allowing you to finish the program with the confidence, skills and resources to book your workshop at any point in the future.

The profit share for the Workshop Day will be 50/50 with Backbone (see below). After the workshop day, you retain 100% of the IP of your workshop or workshop series.

After your workshop has been presented, you will have a final debrief with Backbone staff to ensure you feel ready to deliver and market your workshop/ workshop series.

Backbone will lead the marketing and administration of implementing this workshop day, with the opportunity to also present the workshop at Backbone Festival.

Backbone is a multi-arts organisation, and our development programs are designed to support any medium that you are looking to teach.

This profit split will cover the resources and time of Backbone staff that you will receive as part of the development program. After this initial Workshop Day (which is part of your final development process), you will be responsible for the future bookings and marketing of your workshop, retaining 100% of the IP and profits.

• Open, respectful and ongoing communication.

• Work in collaboration with the Backbone team to ensure all parties are supported and project deadlines are maintained.

• Provide feedback to Backbone at the end of the program to help assist and develop our future programs.

Applications will be assessed by Backbone staff using the following criteria:

• The project is led by artist/s aged 30 or under or aimed at developing a workshop for young artists aged 30/under;

• Clear articulation of your idea for a workshop or workshop series;

• Marketability of the proposal;

• Potential impact of the development program on the career or practice of the artist/s.

To apply, you will need to clearly explain the vision for your workshop and workshop series. You will also need to include your CV/resume.

Using the Application Form HERE.

You can submit this via our Application Form which is available on our website, HERE OR by submitting a short 5-10 minute video that responds to all the questions in the Application Form to:

info@backbone.org.au