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Panel Pack Unlimited is recruiting independent panel members for three selection panels:
Main awards (for established artists) International awards (for established artists working collaboratively with overseas partners) Emerging artist awards
This is an information pack for prospective Unlimited Panel members. It contains background information on the Commissioning Programme and details on the requirements of the role. We are recruiting 15 new panel members – 5 for each panel - to help select the next round of commissions alongside representatives from the funding bodies and key partners. No one from the core Unlimited delivery team can vote on the selection of work. By having 5 independent members for each panel we ensure that decision making is fair and transparent. This is a great opportunity to diversify our selection panels, whilst ensuring that disabled people remain in the majority across all our decision-making processes. Our aim is to make sure that a wide range of perspectives are represented. Shape and Artsadmin work to the social model of disability and Unlimited is committed to equality and diversity in all aspects of its programme and operation. The deadline for applications for panel members is Monday 17th October, 12 Noon.
About Unlimited Unlimited exists to promote high quality art by disabled artists and companies, challenging negative perceptions and attracting new cultural audiences. Unlimited stands for creativity, ambition, quality, diversity and equality – values that can be seen across everything the programme does and funds. Unlimited was at the heart of the London 2012 Cultural Olympiad, celebrating the work of disabled artists on an unprecedented scale. Shape Arts and Artsadmin, along with Senior Producer Jo Verrent, were successful in securing a further award from Arts Council England of £1.8 million to act as national delivery partners for the next phase of Unlimited commissions from 2016-20. Additional support is provided from Arts Council Wales, British Council, Spirit of 2012, and key partnerships with Disability Arts Online, Southbank Centre and Tramway will continue.
Our key messages and values Unlimited is a commissions programme designed to make change in the cultural sector. We have four key messages that we aim to deliver:
Embedding disabled artists throughout the cultural sector Ambitious art by ambitious artists Highly artistic and creative work celebrating diversity - “must see” not “should see” Disabled people as creative leaders (a shift in self and social perception)
Our values are creativity, ambition, quality, diversity and equality.
Commissions Criteria Unlimited is funded through strategic funds by ACE. Some of the commission strands have additional funding from other sources. We are accepting applications from disabled artists based in the following countries:
Main Commissions (England); Main R&D awards (England and Wales) International Commissions (Lead Artists England and Wales in collaboration with disabled artists living internationally)
Emerging Artists (England, Wales, Scotland, Northern Ireland)
For all awards our criteria is as follows:
Disability-led Quality, innovation and ambition Artist/producer relationship planned or developed Collaborations and partnerships (including with non-disability led companies/ artists/producers) planned or developed
For the Main commissions and International Collaborations we have additional criteria: Flexibility/adaptability to ensure works engage with a range of venue sizes/scales Strong track record of creating work and reaching audiences For Main and International Commissions you will need to evidence a strong artist/producer relationship and strong collaborations and partnerships (these can include those with non-disabled led companies/artists/producers) We will be looking to support a range of work – in relation to artform, scale, and location – across the commissions.
Key dates and time commitment We have changed the application process for all commissions to reduce the amount of time required – for artists and panel members. From this round, we have introduced an Expression of Interest (EOI) stage to streamline the application process. Panel members will be required to:
Read all EOIs relevant to their panel and provide their longlist of preferred projects Read all full applications relevant to their panel (15 - 25) and attend a panel meeting to make final decisions
Based on previous rounds, we are expecting to receive between 100-150 EOI applications (for each strand) and will shortlist 15 - 25 full applications for each opportunity (so the main panel will look at up to 25 full commission applications and up to 25 R&D applications; the other panels will look at up to 25 applications only).
The selection panels will meet over one day each. You will need to highlight which panel you are applying for and ensure you are free to attend the relevant selection day: Monday 20th March – Selection panel: Main Commissions Tuesday 21st March – Selection panel: Emerging Artist Commissions Wednesday 22nd March – Selection panel: International Commissions Other important dates October 2016 Deadline for applications for panel members, Monday 17th October 2016 Applications portal for Round 3 commissions opens, 3rd October 2016 November 2016 Selection panel announced Deadline for all EOI applications, 7th November 2016 Online longlisting of all EOI applications, by 25 th November 2016 February 2017 Deadline for full applications from shortlisted applicants (20 th February 12 Noon) March 2017 Selection Panel Meetings (dates as above) Self-employed panel members will be paid a £700 honorarium and all panel members will be reimbursed for reasonable travel expenses. Relevant access requirements are met for all panel members.
Conflict of Interest Policy Please note; if you are interested in applying for a commission or are named as a paid provider of services in an application you will not be able to sit on that selection panel. You can, however, apply to be part of a different selection panel. If you are successful in your application to be an Unlimited panellist you will be asked to fill out a ‘Conflict of Interest’ document outlining your direct and perceived connections to any of the Artists and creative teams.
Dealing with negative responses to the Panel’s Commissions decision We have a stringent Conflict of Interest Policy and ensure that our selection processes are open and transparent. Should any negative feedback arise, we will direct people to these policies and processes. Should more formal action be required we will work with the panel member(s) to determine the best course of action. If you have any further queries on applying to become an Unlimited Panel member or require this information in an alternative format please contact:
Fiona Slater Programme Coordinator Telephone 020 7424 7366 (Voice) Email:
[email protected] 