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OPEN CALL - CONTEMPORARY IMPROV / PERFORMANCE ARTIST, Bradford Sound Wom*n Network

  •  Yorkshire
  •  Under £10K
  •  Part time
  •  Closes May 31, 2026
  •  Claire Kearns
  •  ckearns@live.co.uk
  • #Performing arts

Description

Job Summary

Bradford Sound Women Network are looking to work with contemporary live art performance who incorporate sound and absurdism into their work

Job Description

Seeking female/marginalised gender artists working in experimental contemporary live art performance who incorporate sound into their work, for one off collab/gig.

Absurdist lobsters/prawns/jellyfish that are intentional and responsive, similar to Malin Bengsstons Mussel or Edwina Ashtons Peaceful Serious Creatures., or some oddity inspired by a Guillermo del Toro film. The work can be an existing piece - open to new - especially abstract/avant-garde surrealism.

This will be for a DIY grassroots exhibition and listening event on an evening, with an afternoon rehearsal.

Payment is for the day and set using artists union rates and travel reimbursement is offered but capped

Job Requirements

Looking for aesthetic, concept, tech simplicity and experience - though experience not necessary if experimental and brave! Freelance, must be self employed and eligible to work in UK. International artists welcomed, but must arrange their own travel. Travel reimbursed but capped to reasonable rate.

Job Responsibilities

Attend one rehearsal/sound check at 2pm on day of performance, and attend performance event finishing no later than 9pm. Performances should be around 10-20mins max, and open to being responsive to sound.

How to Apply

Contact via email address with links to images or video of the work performed or similar. Open to link to an MA showcase (for example)

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