Emerging artists' scholarship

THE DAVID TUER EMERGING ARTIST SCHOLARSHIP
2005/06 Season
INFORMATION BULLETIN

Under the auspices of The David Tuer Emerging Artist Scholarship Fund (Scholarship), Alberta Theatre Projects (ATP) provides a cash award from funds directed by the Board of Directors in respect and gratitude for the visionary leadership of Mr. David Tuer, past President and CEO of PanCanadian Energy, for his unparalleled commitment to nurturing the development of new Canadian plays and theatre artists.

1.00 Purpose of the Scholarship
The TWO THOUSAND DOLLAR ($2,000.00) Scholarship is awarded to an emerging dramaturgical theatre professional, or a theatre professional who has decided to pursue the development of dramaturgical skills. The funds are to be used for apprenticeship or mentorship in the field of dramaturgy.
The Scholarship may to be used for the purpose of covering related expenses such as travel costs, per diem, and accommodations.

2.00 Eligibility
2.01 Projects to fund living expenses or tuition while attending a post-secondary educational institution are ineligible.
2.02 Projects to fund the writing, work-shopping or production of a new play are ineligible.
2.03 Applicants must be citizens of Canada or landed immigrants.
2.04 While there is no age limitation the focus is on the emerging professional.

3.00 Assessment
Applications are assessed by a Jury on a competitive basis.
The general assessment criteria include:
• Educational merit of the Project;
• Applicant’s dedication and commitment to dramaturgy; and,
• Applicant’s strong work habits.

4.00 Terms and Conditions
4.01 The Recipient will be required to sign a Letter of Understanding that will detail the terms and conditions guiding the relationship between the Recipient and ATP, and the reporting requirements.
4.02 A Recipient who fails to meet the reporting requirements may forfeit the balance of the Scholarship until the reporting requirements have been met.
4.03 In the event a Recipient fails to meet the reporting requirements and makes little or no attempt at corrective actions the Recipient may be required to repay the funds already advanced.
4.04 The Recipient will receive 75% of the funds at the award announcement on Friday, March 3, 2006.
4.05 The remaining 25% will be provided to the Recipient upon conclusion of the Project and receipt of a Final Report.
4.06 The Recipient must complete the Project within TWO (2) years from March 3, 2006.

5.00 Application Criteria
Applications will be accepted from the general public.
5.01 Applicants are required to complete the Application Form provided with this Information Bulletin.
5.02 Applicants must provide a current resume/curriculum vitae.
5.03 Applicants are required to attach to the Application Form a simple budget outlining how the scholarship funds will be spent.
5.04 Applicants are required to attach to the Application Form a simple timeline for the project.
5.05 Applicants are required to attach to the Application Form letter(s) of confirmation from the mentor(s) or organization(s) involved in the professional development project.
5.06 Supporting materials submitted by the Applicant become the property of ATP.

6.00 Application Deadlines
Applications are due by 12:00 Noon Mountain Standard Time on Friday, January 20, 2006.
The Recipient will be announced on Friday, March 3, 2006, in the Martha Cohen Theatre following the performance of Hippies and Bolsheviks by Amiel Gladstone, which is the launch of Blitz Weekend of the 20th Annual Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays.

7.00 Past Recipients
2005 – Marie-Leofeli R. Barlizo
2004 – Mitch Miyagawa
2003 – Daniel Arnold & Medina Hahn
2002 – Thelon Oeming

8.00 Alberta Theatre Projects
ATP is a registered charitable organization committed to developing and producing contemporary theatrical productions and an audience for them.
As Canada’s leading producer of contemporary Canadian theatre, ATP is financed by ticket sales and other earned income (37%), contributions from government (32%), and community support (31%) through foundation partnerships, corporate sponsorships, philanthropic gifts from corporations and individuals, and special events.
ATP’s strives to foster and promote a rich, vibrant urban culture by embracing three programming priorities, which are:
• To Celebrate Creation by producing an award-winning season of some of the finest contemporary theatre from across Canada and around the world.
• To Advance Innovation and artistic excellence by playing a national leadership role in fostering the development of new Canadian plays and playwrights through the Enbridge playRites Festival of New Canadian Plays.
• To Build Capacity by engaging in collaboration and mentorship with other artists, by offering new perspectives and a deeper appreciation to existing audiences, and by inviting, encouraging and educating new audiences though our various LEGACY (Lifelong Education and Growth for Artists, Community and Youth) Programs

For more information, please contact:
Mr. Greg Epton
Resource Development Director
Alberta Theatre Projects
220 9 Avenue SE
Calgary, Alberta, Canada T2G 5C4
Telephone: 403-294-7477
Facsimile: 403-294-7493
Email: gepton@ATPlive.com
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