Selection process

There will be two calls for projects. The call for applications will go out at least eight weeks prior to the deadline for submission.


Applicants will be told which projects have been successful within eight weeks following the deadline for submission.

 

Projects will be selected by a panel which will include representatives of the partner organisations (PAN, HITN, NEAT, HI~Arts) and Creative Scotland.

 

The Selection Panel currently consists of the following representatives:

HITN & Chair of Selection Panel: Muriel Ann Macleod (Project Co-ordinator)

NEAT: Caroline Aston (NEAT Co-ordinator) and Peter Vallance (Universal Hall)

PAN: William Wilson (Lyth Arts Centre) and Fiona Begg (Lochalsh Arts Network)

HI-Arts: Sian Jamieson (Audience Development Co-ordinator)

Creative Scotland: Susan Hay (Development Officer)

 

The Selection Panel will be serviced by the NSTF Administrator: Stuart Brownlee

Criteria for Selection

 

Performance projects must be high quality small scale productions employing between one and four actors/dancers and designed to tour to 10 rural venues. 

Preference will be given to companies proposing to undertake some or all of the creative making work/rehearsals within the Region. 

Proposals should include measures to enhance the audience's experience by transforming the venue for the performance. Examples of such measures could include ingenious set design, innovative multimedia, unusual lighting and soundscapes. 

Preference will be given to innovative and exciting approaches to making and touring small scale theatre.  

Preference will be given to companies whose proposals include interpretative work relating to performances. Examples of such work include workshops in the communities beforehand and aftershow discussions. 

Companies will be expected to administer their tour according to professional standards including, for example, Equity contracts.  

The ideal target audience for the rural touring work is women, young people (14-25) young adults (up to 34) and older people (over 65); but the fund will not exclude works made for a wider audience. 

Companies should plan to enable access to a work in progress performance by consortium partners and promoters. 

Delivery dates and times of performances of the projects selected by the Fund will be set in discussion with the promoters.

 

Selection Panel process criteria

The selection panel was asked to rate the eleven applications received against the following six specific criteria: 

1.   How do you rate the idea/vision and content of the proposal? (consider aspects such as: is the proposal innovative; have target audiences been identified; what age group(s) is the show suitable for; has thought been given to the kinds of venues/communities for performances, etc.)

2.   How do you rate the quality/track record of the personnel, director(s), artist(s), technician(s), performer(s)?

3.   How do you rate the quality of the proposal in relation to the 'making' of the piece, with particular regard to where the work will be produced, rehearsed, and with access to work in progress for consortium partners and promoters?

4.   How do you rate the company's capability to deliver on the proposed idea, particularly in the context of a rural tour - logistics, budget costings, technical requirements?

5.   How do you rate the company's proposals to deliver associated interpretative and community / venue participations, such as outreach/workshops/educational activities and events?

6.   How do you rate the overall quality of the proposal in relation to the proposed budget, with particular regard to realistic costings, Equity contracts, financial management and value for money?