We’re seeking London-based writers, poets, artists, arts and community organisations to apply to be part of the 2023 Deptford Literature Festival programme.
We have 5x open commissions of £600 available to writers, poets, artists, and arts/community organisations based in London; with a preference for artists and organisations based in Deptford or Lewisham or with clear connections to the area.
Commissions could include: writing workshops, readings, performances, talks, walks, participatory sessions, cross-arts activity, local heritage activity or whatever literature activity you think will connect with our audiences.
The only stipulations for your activity are that:
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it takes place on Saturday 18 March 2023 as part of the Festival,
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is literature based, and
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has a connection to Deptford and the surrounding area and/or speaks to the Festival’s themes of climate, nature and food.
To apply, we ask applicants to send us a proposal of no more than 2 sides of A4 or an audio or video file no longer than 8 minutes long.
Your proposal should include:
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Information about you/your organisation
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Examples of, or links to, your previous work
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An outline of your idea and how you plan to deliver it
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Planned location / venue for your activity and whether this is confirmed
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Any technical considerations
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Description of how your activity meets the remit of the Festival
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Audience(s) you think will engage with your activity
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Contact details, including your postal address
The Festival will be able to offer:
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We may have space availability at Deptford Lounge to host commissioned activity. We’re interested in activities that happen in different accessible venues / locations in Deptford. Please state in your proposal the planned location, and whether you have approached the venue(s) to confirm if they’d be willing to participate.
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Marketing and communications support through Spread the Word’s marketing channels, mailing list and a Festival flyer.
- BSL interpreters for your event.
You can apply on Submittable here: https://spreadtheword.submittable.com/submit/243453/deptford-literature-festival-2023-open-call
You need to create an account on Submittable in order to submit your application which is free to do.
Deadline for applications is 10am Monday 9 January 2023. Applicants will hear back by Monday 16 January 2023.
We can’t wait to see your application.
Published 8 December 2022