RADAR Lab Information and Instructions
Application Postmark Deadline – Friday, January 6, 2012
RADAR 2012 Lab Application Instructions
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RADAR Productions announces its 4th annual RADAR Lab, a free retreat for writers and artists. Please review the application instructions as you’ll get information about application criteria and a description of the retreat.
What is RADAR Lab? –
The Lab is a retreat held in Akumal, Mexico annually in the summer. Our 2012 retreat will be approximately 11 days long and open to all eligible applicants. Invited writers and artists will live in beautiful, fully-equipped condos located right on the luxurious beaches of the Yucatan peninsula. The retreat is hosted by RADAR’s Artistic Director, Michelle Tea, RADAR’s Program Manager, Ali Liebegott, and RADAR’s Managing Director, Elizabeth Pickens. Our 2012 featured guest will be Cultural Odyssey co-director and Medea Project- Theater for Incarcerated Women founder, Rhodessa Jones.
For each day of the retreat, all participants will be expected to work independently on their projects during the mandatory quiet/work hours from 9am – 12pm and 4-6pm. Participants are welcome to work any time of the day in addition to these hours, but the mandatory hours must be observed by all who attend. Daily communal meals (fresh, Yucatan-style Mexican with vegan and gluten-free options) will be provided each evening, and during this time participants are encouraged to discuss their projects and progress with each other.
What will RADAR Productions provide? –
- 11-day retreat lodging, structure, and 5-hour per day structured writing time
- Multiple group readings to share your work and hear from others
- One daily community meal, discussion, and networking with writers
- Fully stocked kitchen for additional meals
- Ground transportation between Cancun Airport and Akumal
- Supportive and luxurious creative environment set on Caribbean Sea
What will I need to provide? –
- Air transportation to and from Cancun Airport
(working in coordination with RADAR’s Managing Director)
- Project materials
- Money for incidentals and optional activities
- Independence, initiative, dedication, and strong interpersonal skills
Criteria for selection* –
- Previously performed at a RADAR or Sister Spit event
- Quality of work sample
- Quality of application
- Ability to function in and contribute to the proposed retreat environment
* Applications reviewed by internal panel and anonymously by outside, unaffiliated panelists.
APPLICATIONS MUST BE POSTMARKED BY
Friday, January 6, 2012
NO LATE SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED
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