artist development
what’s new?
our astronaut artist development programme
Thanks to an Arts Council England grant and excellent partners, we are thrilled to be launching our new Artist Development Programme: Space Stations.
We can all benefit from continual professional development. We have much to learn from our peers who bring a wide range of lived experiences, from those who carry the wisdom of years on the road to the fresh perspectives of young artists.
Our events and initiatives are driven by a desire to share our know-how,
to support each other and to open our horizons to what is possible in a celebratory and supportive way.
Space Stations are short creation weeks for outdoor artists, makers and shakers. First piloted in the Autumn of 2024 at Whirligig Woods in Cheshire, Space Stations allow time, space, and people to bounce ideas around with and tackle creative knots.
Skill Labs are training workshops to develop skills relevant to our practice. Starting with a Busking Lab (in March 2026) taught by Daryl Carrington, Rob Sims and Paschale Straighton with more in the pipeline.
ah thanks…
We are grateful for the wonderful partners supporting us with these events.
Outdoor Arts UK, Freedom Festival Hull and Without Walls are providing bursary funding for participants to attend at a reduced cost when needed. They are also helping us get the message out!
Out There Arts, Apus Productions, and 101 Outdoor Arts Creation Centre are our fabulous venue hosts and local community connectors.
We hope you, fellow artist, are as excited as we are by this programme. We’re already charting out what could be next, but we also want to know what YOU want and need to support your artistic practice in the outdoor and street theatre sector. We’re open to suggestions for future events!
Get in touch at
missioncontrol@nasauk.org
