Calling on creative talents to take part in new project

A performance that formed part of a previous DART project.

DART (Developing Artists in Rural Touring) has been put together by Live & Local and Worcestershire County Council to give artists performance opportunities in villages in central England.

Applications are now open for stage 1 of the development programme, which is centred on ‘DART-Day’. Up to eight artists or groups will have the opportunity to showcase their work to a professional panel and receive feedback and take part in workshops on conducting tours around rural areas.

They will also be able to meet like-minded people and professionals and build up their contacts in the industry.

The event takes place at Number 8 Community Arts Centre in Pershore on Wednesday November 20.

Performing artists from any artform - including theatre, music, dance and storytelling - and who are able to travel to Worcestershire are encouraged to apply.

DART is managed by Live & Local, a professional arts organisation based in Warwick which has brought many vibrant performances to rural spots such as Eathorpe, Lapworth, Birdingbury and Bubbenhall. Performances are usually in small-scale settings such as village halls, churches and schools.

With over 20 years’ experience, Live & Local is one of the largest community touring scheme managers in England and works with a network of voluntary groups across Warwickshire, Staffordshire and Derbyshire to support arts activities intended to bring local communities together and provide high quality entertainment.

The deadline for applying to take part in the DART project is Wednesday August 28 at 5pm. For further details and to apply, visit www.developingartistsinruraltouring.wordpress.com or call 402173.

To find out more about Live & Local, visit www.liveandlocal.org.uk