Passionate or curious about community arts programmes and giant puppet making?
We’re looking for volunteer Artistic Helpers for our Community Outreach Programme!
This giant puppet community project is a mentor-mentee initiative in collaboration with puppet theatre troupe Boxcutter Collective, formed by members who had met and worked together at the Bread and Puppet Theatre (B&P). Founded in 1963, B&P is one of the oldest nonprofit political theatre companies in the United States. Known for their community activism through puppetry, in their early days they had neighbourhood children help build large-scale puppets for street demonstrations, calling for improved living conditions.
Boxcutter Collective will work together with Malaysian artists, and together the artists will bring the art of giant puppetry to local communities Taman Sri Janggus and Bukit Tambun.
As an Artistic Helper, you will have the opportunity to play a part in this collaborative initiative and witness how the arts can be a powerful tool for social change through enriching community arts projects.
Benefits:
- Opportunities for creative and cultural exchange with local and international artists
- Learn methodologies on creating compelling community arts projects through puppetry
- Engage with local communities outside of George Town
Requirements:
- Passion for community art projects
- Prior experience in performing arts, visual arts, arts education and/or community projects
- Strong communication skills, capable of working well with a dynamic team
Programme duration:
3rd July to 21st July 2024
Application deadline:
Wednesday 22nd May 2024, 11:59pm (GMT+8)
For any enquiries, please contact Yi Zhe at yizhe@georgetownfestival.com