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The Mac: Hatch Supported Artist Programme

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Overview

The MAC will appoint three individual artists or companies, working in live performance, to take a 12 month residency within the MAC. it is also possible that the residencies offered may be extended for a further 6 months althogh no further financial assistance can be provided as part fo any extension.

They will have access to the MAC’s resources and receive support and guidance from key MAC staff for a year.

Hatch offers:

  • Artistic and business development via mentoring from key MAC staff including support and advice in Marketing, Finance and Fundraising.
  • Dedicated office space within the MAC.
  • Rehearsal space.
  • Free and discounted tickets to performances within the MAC.
  • Invitations to networking events with national and international arts organisations.
  • Financial support of £1,500 to support the development of work.
  • Become a representative of the MAC and key member of the building.

Hatch is open to local artists who work in live performance; in particular the MAC welcomes applications from those artists who are willing to take risks, be brave and to learn from others around them.