Free creative space for circus and physical theatre artists in the heart of Albury
Creative Space
Creative Space provides opportunities for individual artists, groups and small-scale companies to join our circus and regional community for an agreed period of time to create circus and physical theatre works. Visiting artists receive free access to our training facilities, mentorship and support from our trainers and subsidised accommodation to help create innovative new works. Participants are able to contribute to the education of our young artists with workshops, masterclasses or informal showings.
Since 2016 artists and companies such as Company 2, Maya Tregonning, Maite Miramontes, One Fell Swoop, Oddity, Lalla and the Amazing Other, Wildhouse Circus, Jugg Life, Point & Flex Circus, and Gravity Dolls have developed work through the Creative Space program.
Submissions are accepted year-round. We endeavour to get back to applications within 4 weeks of application submission.
What we offer
- A space to create and develop work and ideas in our fully equipped state-of-the-art training facility close to the Murray River in Albury
- Use of FFFC circus apparatus, subject to availability
- Access to professional staff for guidance and mentoring
- Assistance to arrange local accommodation, or access to our artist accommodation at subsidised rates, subject to availability
- Support letters to strengthen potential grant applications
What We Offer
- A space to create and develop work and ideas in our fully equipped state-of-the-art training facility close to the Murray River in Albury
- Use of FFFC circus apparatus, subject to availability
- Access to professional staff for guidance and mentoring
- Assistance to arrange local accommodation, or subsidised rates in our artist accommodation, if available
What you offer
- A contribution to the Fruit Fly community through skills sharing, knowledge and experience. This could include teaching in our full-time program or leading workshops, to be agreed in advance
- One informal showing of your work to the Fruit Fly community at the conclusion of your residency
- Your positive and creative energy
Selection Process
Creative Space supports emerging and established artists (individuals or groups) with a demonstrated level of competence or professional history.
Applications will be considered by the Executive and senior management team at the Flying Fruit Fly Circus. Consideration will be given to:
- The artistic merit of the project
- The proposed use of time for creative development
- The track record and/or quality of the artists involved
- The benefit of the residency program to the advancement of your project
- The type and quality of workshop or teaching that the artist/s can provide our student community
How to Apply
Enquire about Creative Space by contacting us.
Include in your message a brief introduction to the artists involved and description of the proposed work, proposed dates and space requirements.
