The culmination of the first stage of the Developing Artists in Rural Touring project took place in a lively, interactive “DART-Day” on the 20th November. Five artist groups gathered at the vibrant Number 8 Community Arts Centre, Pershore, to perform extracts from their work and attend advice sessions with Sarah Benn, Live & Local’s Marketing Officer, on marketing and with Steve Wilson, County Arts Officer for Worcestershire, on opportunities for creating and performing work in Worcestershire. A panel including representatives from local authorities, rural touring programmers, experienced touring performers and producers were on hand to feed back on the work that was shown, and after a very thorough and collaborative day the companies felt they had enjoyed and benefitted from the experience. Thanks to all who made the day such a success, particularly our panel members and participating artists, Jestaminute Community Theatre, Mumbo-Jumbo, Parlor Dance, Remi Harris Gypsy Jazz with Deborah Rose and Tin Box Theatre.
The panel will be meeting again soon to discuss future DART activity.
Developing Artists in Rural Touring (DART) 