C.R.U.S.H 2024
Photo Credit: Jim Cullen
C.R.U.S.H
Community. Regional. Up Skill. Haven
Crossroad Arts is partnering up with Dancenorth Australia (Townsville) and Undercover Artist (Access Arts Brisbane) to produce an exciting 3 days of workshops in contemporary movement, performance and theatre making to nurture a new crop of fresh and crushingly sweet talent!
Undercover Artist Festival Director Madeleine (Maddie) Little is excited to explore performance and theatremaking at C.R.U.S.H and share a sneak peek into what’s in store at Undercover Artist Festival 2025 and an exclusive, regional pitching session – your chance to have your work considered for Australia’s premier disability-led performing arts festival!
C.R.U.S.H is suitable for all ages, bodies, minds and levels or artistic experience - from raw beginner to highly accomplished performers, and/or dancers. Suitable for 15 years and over.
When: Friday 18 to Sunday 20 October 2024
Time: 10:00am - 4:30pm each day
Where: Senior Citizens Hall, 58 Macalister Street, Mackay
Cost: $90 for weekend (heavily subsidised rate). Companion cards accepted. Should cost be a barrier to participation, please contact us.
Access: Venue is wheelchair accessible. Any other access requirements please let us know when registering.
Please note: If you are deaf or have a hearing or speech impediment, please contact us through the National Relay Service.
TRAVEL SCHOLARSHIPS
C.R.U.S.H is now in its fourth year and we are seeking applications from regional Australian artists with disability or who are D/deaf for to apply for funds up to $2,000 to contribute towards travel, accommodation and attendance fees for C.R.U.S.H.
Please read below for more information including eligibility and application process.
ELIGIBILITY
Applicants:
Must live in regional or rural Australia (outside of the Mackay Regional Council Local Government Area)
Identify as having disability or who are D/deaf
Be 15 years or older
Be available to travel to Mackay and attend C.R.U.S.H on Thursday 17 October - Monday 21 October, 2024.
Must have never received the travel scholarship before
Please note: Experience in performing arts is not essential but demonstrating a keen interest in learning and up skilling in contemporary performance will be looked upon favourably.
SCHOLARSHIP- WHAT WE OFFER
Attendance fees for weekend wavered
Contribution of up to $2,000 towards travel and accommodation expenses
Please note: Workshop fees for Support Workers will also be wavered but travel/ accommodation contribution is only for the individual attending
NEED SUPPORT?
Please let us know if you need support in completing this application form or you have any queries including discussing any access requirements you may have please contact Crossroad Arts staff.
If you would prefer to submit your application in an alternative format i.e. video, ZOOM or phone discussion etc then please let us know.
Applications close 5pm Friday, 13 September 2024.
Should you require either of the application forms in a different format i.e. word document, large print, braille please contact us.
If filling in the form is not your preferred way of applying we can also conduct an interview via phone, Zoom or National Relay Service. Please contact us on the details below to arrange a time:
Email: admin@crossroadarts.com.au
Phone: (07) 4953 5122
“I have really been struggling to find the words to describe my thoughts about the weekend I spent at C.R.U.S.H with Crossroad Arts. But then I realised it wasn’t about what I thought of the weekend, it was more about what I felt. When you find a place of comfort, of safety, a place where you can express yourself with no judgement or expectations, then you are free. When you are considered, nurtured and trusted, relationships form and infinite love resonates through every element surrounding you. This creates bonds that can never be broken. I thank and love you all, for every moment of love and light you shared with me”
“C.R.U.S.H exceeded our expectations. We met incredible people, made new friends, caught up with old friends and learnt the deaf blind alphabet. Can’t wait to see you all next year!”
