International Teaching Artist Conference (ITAC4) for Professionals in Music, Arts, Film and Dance 2018 – New York, USA

The organisers of the International Teaching Artist Conference (ITAC4) are calling on professionals in music, theatre, film, visual arts and dance disciplines who work in educational and community settings to apply for participation at the event.

Application Deadline: 30th April 2018.

Eligible Countries: All

To Be Taken At (Country): New York, USA

About the Award: The International Teaching Artist Conference brings together artists, organizations, funders, and researchers. The conference is inclusive and serves all artists who work in educational and community settings.

An ITAC conference explores key issues related to participatory arts practice, and includes a mix of keynote speeches, panel sessions, curated conversations, practical workshops, round-table discussions, poster sessions and a film program.  Delegates come from around the world to explore the best thinking and practice in participatory arts and teaching artistry informed by projects, practice, and research in the field.

Type: Conference

Eligibility: To be eligible for a financial package, you must meet the following criteria:

• You would be unable to attend the conference without financial support.
• Participation in the conference will clearly contribute to your professional development.
• You work or study in the field of teaching artistry.
• You are not supported by an organisation.

Financial packages are non-transferable. Awardees who are unable to take up the supported package must relinquish it.

Number of Awards: Llimited

Value of Award: A limited number of full and partial financial assistance packages are available for artists from around the world to attend the conference. Financial assistance is intended to support artists and students working in the field of teaching artistry for whom the conference costs are a barrier to attending.

Financial assistance packages include:

• Full scholarships: All conference fees, four nights’ accommodation and a contribution towards travel of up to a maximum of $1 000.
• Partial scholarships: All conference fees and a contribution towards travel/accommodation of up to a maximum of $500.

Duration of Program: 13 to 15 September 2018.

How to Apply: Click here to apply.

Visit the Program Webpage for Details

Award Providers: International Teaching Artist Conference