Call for Proposals for 2013 BIARTS Programme
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BIARTS was established in 1995 as a joint arts programme between the British Council, the Israeli Ministry of Culture and Sport and the Israeli Ministry of Foreign Affairs to promote training, exchange and co-operation between artists in the UK and Israel.

The aims have evolved to create a larger and more dynamic programme which will support new works of various artistic expression, new institutional relationships, explore digital art as a platform to reach new audiences, challenge perceptions and position culture at the forefront of creating change.

The programme will support a wide range of art disciplines. The programme wishes to engage with diverse projects and audience.

This is a call to submit a project proposal which meets the following criteria:

·         Involves a bilateral exchange - successful proposals will involve collaboration, between the UK and Israel and can be between institutions, festivals or individuals of similar aims.

·         Creates new work - successful projects will involve developing and showcasing new artistic work. The proposal may include research trips, scoping visits and residencies.

·         Reaches audiences - successful projects will involve both professional activity such as workshops or lectures to a professional audience, and public engagement for example showcasing, open talks or performances or a digital element with the potential to use online platforms.

·         Is able to secure additional funding - successful projects will need to demonstrate they are seeking for or are able to secure additional funding for the project, to increase scale and exposure. The maximum financial support of BI Arts is 50% of the total project costs.

·         Artistic ambition, innovation and quality – successful projects will demonstrate creativity and the ambition to be at the forefront of artistic development, with a project that seeks to develop the partner’s artistic abilities.

• Priority will be given to co-operation between institutions.  Projects can be based on deepening existing partnerships or creating new ones.

Please note that the committee may want to invite you to present your project in person.

Please use the application form to submit your proposal and send it by email to Sharron Harnoy at: biarts@britishcouncil.org.il