They use the term 'creative' in it's most open sense, inviting musicians, storytellers and dancers to take up residency. The first four successful applicants have already been selected after more than 50 submissions.
They are Rachel Rose Reid, a storyteller who draws upon her experiences of immigration and British folk, Alison Rowley, who will undertake an orchestral fantasia score, Jack Harris, who will revitalise classic ballads in a contemporary folk manner, and Darren Ellis, an experienced choreographer and dancer.
Using folk material as inspiration, the artists will create performances using music, storytelling and dance. The artists will receive a bursary for expenses, as well as performance space at the EFDSS' home Cecil Sharp House, with the potential to later go on tour.
Folk has a rich tapestry of different media, most obviously music, but also in traditional storytelling and dance. The EFDSS wish to highlight this by bringing folk to the forefront of cultural perspective with these residencies.
Neil Pearson, EFDSS’ Artist Development and Programming Manager, said: 'We were delighted with the range of ideas that were submitted from all sectors and cultures. We have chosen four very different projects and artists and we are excited by their creative potential.
EFDSS is strongly committed to helping artists with their individual development. We were keen for artists to develop work that has the potential to go on tour and reach a wider audience to spread the message about the creative wealth of the folk arts.'
They are Rachel Rose Reid, a storyteller who draws upon her experiences of immigration and British folk, Alison Rowley, who will undertake an orchestral fantasia score, Jack Harris, who will revitalise classic ballads in a contemporary folk manner, and Darren Ellis, an experienced choreographer and dancer.
Using folk material as inspiration, the artists will create performances using music, storytelling and dance. The artists will receive a bursary for expenses, as well as performance space at the EFDSS' home Cecil Sharp House, with the potential to later go on tour.
Folk has a rich tapestry of different media, most obviously music, but also in traditional storytelling and dance. The EFDSS wish to highlight this by bringing folk to the forefront of cultural perspective with these residencies.
Neil Pearson, EFDSS’ Artist Development and Programming Manager, said: 'We were delighted with the range of ideas that were submitted from all sectors and cultures. We have chosen four very different projects and artists and we are excited by their creative potential.
EFDSS is strongly committed to helping artists with their individual development. We were keen for artists to develop work that has the potential to go on tour and reach a wider audience to spread the message about the creative wealth of the folk arts.'
