Emerging Producers Lab (CIpi) 

There are multiple ways you can submit your EOI:

–Survey Monkey (in writing).  Please prepare your written responses beforehand in the Word Document and then copy and paste into the Survey Monkey. 
The Survey Monkey link:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MZFZDR2 
Alternatively, you can also prepare your entire application in Word and send the files to charice@tna.org.au   

 –As a Video file. You will need to submit your video via an online link, e.g. on YouTube, Googledrive or Vimeo. You will still need to submit some basic written information online, along with the URL to your video.    
Please submit the written information using this Survey Monkey link:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WDZKJZQ

–As an Audio file. Please upload your audio file to Googledrive, Soundcloud or any other freely accessible online platform. You will still need to submit some basic written information online, along with the URL to your audio file.     
Please submit the written information using this Survey Monkey link:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WDZKJZQ

–Deaf Applicants: You are able to submit a video in Auslan. Please record yourself in Auslan and upload your video to YouTube, Googledrive or Vimeo. You will still need to submit some basic written information online, along with the URL to your video. We will take care of having your video translated. 
Please submit the written information using this Survey Monkey link:  https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/WDZKJZQ

All applications will be assessed against the program aims and assessment criteria by a panel drawn from TNA Staff and Board. 

There is a 2-step assessment process:   

• Shortlisting of online submissions  
• Interview process on Zoom (or another accessible platform) with shortlisted applicants   

By the end of the interview process, panellists will arrive at a final recommendation of 4 individual producers to recommend for the Emerging Producers Lab.    

After notification of results, all applicants are encouraged to contact the CIPI Program Producer for feedback on their application.   

You can apply for the Emerging Producers Lab if you are providing any of the following services for CaPT artists and shows: 

• Budgeting, finances and grant applications, 
• Tour development, market development, pitching, selling works, 
• Tour Planning and tour coordination, 
• Digital strategy development, 
• Marketing and documentation, 
• Professional and artform development and planning, 
• Business planning and strategy. 

As the Emerging Producers Lab is focused on emerging CaPT producers, it doesn’t matter if you don’t yet have experience in all these services. That’s what the program is for!  

If you are unsure, please contact the CIPI Program Producer to discuss your experiences and if you are the right fit for the program at charice@tna.org.au  

We design the CIPI Emerging Producers Lab to the participants’ learning goals. So, the more detailed you can be with what you would like to get out of the program, the more we will be able to respond to your needs. This will also help us assess whether we are the right fit to be able to support you in your learning goals.   

Please refer to the sample summary of learning goals for guidance.   

The minimum time commitment to the program is 8 days per month, for a 12-month period, inclusive of the group sessions. This can also include time working on participants’ independent producing projects.   

We understand that independent producing hours need to be flexible and can fluctuate depending on the work you do and the artists/shows you work with. The only hard commitment you need to make is to the monthly group sessions (this can include joining digitally via Zoom).  What you do with the rest of your time is up to you! 

The strongest applicants will demonstrate how the producing work that they do supports independent Victorian CaPT artists.  Therefore, you will need to demonstrate how the benefits of your work as a producer goes beyond your own practice as a solo artist. Producers that work with multiple Victorian artists will be prioritised for the program. 

You're welcome to apply but you need to demonstrate your knowledge of and commitment to working in the CaPT sector, and a viable plan for working with Victorian CaPT artists. Producers that can demonstrate they can deliver significant benefit to the Victorian CaPT sector will be prioritised.  

It is encouraged that participants attend the monthly group session in person, however all group sessions will be delivered in a hybrid model where people will be able to attend in-person or online via Zoom.   

We will also keep in mind everyone’s access requirements, locations and transport costs, when meeting in person.   

We understand that sometimes things don’t go according to plan. TNA will schedule regular check-ins with all participants to ensure that everyone involved is having a professionally productive, culturally safe and otherwise satisfying experience.  

In addition, if a conflict arises within the group of participants, there will be a conflict resolution clause in the contract you sign with TNA at the beginning of the Emerging Producers Lab, which outlines the steps TNA can take to support participants.  

Yes. You are able to apply for the Emerging Producers Lab as well as other CaPT programs such as the Peer Coaching Program, the Safe and Sustainable Circus Rigging Initiative, and the Australian First Nations Circle. Dates for the other programs are still to be confirmed.  

Another way to be involved with TNA’s CaPT programs is through the Salon Series.  Please register your interest with the CIPI Program Producer.