Call for Participations: IETM Global Connect Program

Deadline Date: November 04, 2024

Donor Name: International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts

Grant Size: Not Available

https://www.ietm.org/en/projects/ietm-global-connect

The International Network for Contemporary Performing Arts is inviting applications for the Global Connect Program.

IETM seeks 10 performing arts professionals and leaders (producers, artists, managers, presenters, etc.) based anywhere around the globe, working in any performing arts genre, with a proven record of more than five years of professional experience. Inclusive mindset, eco-responsibility and engagement in international collaborations for the benefit of their local communities are at the forefront of the ideal candidates’ practice and work.

Aims

• IETM Global Connect enables performing arts professionals from across the globe to:
  • Actively contribute towards IETM’s activities and development by bringing fresh perspectives to the dialogues within the network and influence the global performing arts sector on a long term basis;
  • Expand their international network and find new collaborators and partners across all horizons – via online and on-site opportunities;
  • Allow the opportunity for international visibility of alternative and or innovative working models, practices and ideas developed in their professional local context and communities;
  • Develop new skills and knowledge through peer-to-peer learning;
  • Become inspired in their professional lives, which they can share with their communities.

Benefits

• IETM Membership: selected Global Connectors will be granted a free individual IETM membership for five years (from the beginning of 2025 until the end of 2029) with full access to all members’ benefits. The membership includes:
  • Free registration to all IETM events;
  • Free participation in all IETM training and membership activities
  • Full access to the IETM internal digital platform and members’ newsletters;
• Opportunities to use the IETM partners search tool and to share news, resources and call to actions via IETM’s website and other communication channels;
• Participation in the IETM Governance through voting and applying to be elected in the IETM General Assembly;

Eligibility Criteria

• Applicants should be currently working in the contemporary performing arts (except for live music) anywhere in the world. Particular attention will be given towards professionals from areas or countries where IETM has low membership or no members at all. You can view the IETM members list here. 
• Applicants should have a minimum of five years’ professional experience in the performing arts field.
• Applicants should be able to demonstrate a concrete commitment to equality, inclusion and diversity for the benefit of their communities.
• As IETM’s working language, applicants should be able to communicate proficiently in English and be able to contribute to meetings and gatherings in English.
• Applicants should be able to travel to Europe for the IETM Plenary Meeting in mid-May 2025. Therefore, they must be eligible to apply for a Schengen visa in a timely manner, if needed.

Selection Criteria

• Applications will be assessed on the basis of:
  • How well the applicant meets the eligibility criteria;
  • Motivation and reasons for applying for Global Connect;
  • Relevance of their practices in their local context and willingness to share it with the international scene;
  • How the IETM membership will impact the career and personal development of the applicant over the next five years;
  • Background, skills and experience of the applicant.

For more information, visit IETM.