Conflux is a project developing a voice for Scottish-based artists working in the field of Physical Performance (incorporating street arts, physical theatre and circus). Conflux creates opportunities for the development of both fully professional and emergent artists. The work of these professional and emergent artists is showcased at Conflux's annual festival SURGE. SURGE 2012 will take place this July, with eyes firmly fixed on building towards the Commonwealth Games year in 2014.
THE ARCHES
Conflux’s home, The Arches, is one of Europe’s leading multi-arts venues with a proven history of delivering cutting-edge theatre, performance art, music and club nights. For more information [click here]
SSCAN
(Scottish Street & Circus Arts Network) SSCAN is Scotland’s internet forum for people working in the fields of street arts, physical theatre and circus as well as being a key source of information about new professional and voluntary opportunities. It is also the main route through which Conflux advertises its upcoming events and classes. For information about how to sign up to SSCAN contact alseed@conflux.co.uk
news
SURGE 2012
Scotland’s festival of street arts, physical theatre and circus returns to Glasgow from 23rd - 29th July 2012. As well as events at some of the city’s top venues, the festival spills onto the streets, taking in some unusual and unexpected locations and illuminating the city over a truly packed-out week. The full programme is now available to download here! Watch the promo trailer here! Watch another promo trailer for The People's Tower here! And see SURGE 2012 section for more details.
Conflux is creating both a volunteer programme and an internship placement for SURGE 2012; please see the Creative Learning page for more details or download these pdfs - Volunteer Programme / Internship Placement.
Places still available to work with Australia's pvi collective in their creation of 'deviator' for SURGE 2012 - see Masterclasses section for details! Please note: per diems of £30 per day for 4 week involvement (£600 total) and £15 per day for 2 week involvement (£150 total)
Conflux announces its International Residency Programme, matching up 7 international artists with 7 mentors to create intimate theatre pieces for the SURGE 2012 Cabaret Club. For more information see the Residencies section.
Conflux presents Scope, a project to help artists complete the creation of existing pieces of physical work with the directorial assistance of Ben Harrison. Conflux is delighted to announce that Ali Maloney, Sita Pieraccini and emergent company, Megrez 7 will be supported through the project. See Residencies section for details.
Conflux is embarking on a large scale community project throughout 2012: Fish Out Of Water. The project will travel through Scotland and work with over 250 community participants, 5 Scottish Festivals and a host of producers, theatre venues and arts teams. For further information, please see the Creative Learning page.
Conflux is delighted to announce the launch of its pilot Associate Company scheme. See Residencies section for details.
PITCH
A quarterly event for artists, companies, producers, venue managers and anyone else involved in the physical performance sector. Announcing a Big Pitch for SURGE 2012...
See PITCH section for details.
SURGERY MORNINGS
Conflux has launched surgery mornings that are open to arts practitioners from all backgrounds, with a particular emphasis on emergent artists. These surgeries are run by Al Seed and Alan Richardson who are offering advice and guidance relating to all aspects of work in the field of physical performance (street arts, physical theatre and circus). Surgery mornings will take place in the Briggait building, Glasgow, 10.30am-1.30pm on every second Tuesday.
See Surgery Mornings section for details.
