Am I eligible to apply?
This programme is for you if you:
- Are a dancer, actor, multidisciplinary performer, or theatre-maker within the first 5 years of your career.
- Are based in Cornwall, or have strong links to the county e.g. studied or grew up here, and would like to build a Cornwall-based career.
- Are interested in performing and devising cross-disciplinary work that encompasses both dance and theatre.
- Want to develop new skills, expand your practice, collaborate with other emerging artists, and receive support and guidance in building a sustainable career for yourself here in Cornwall.
What’s the commitment?
You must be able to commit to the following:
LAB Week 1: Tuesday 1st - Saturday 5th September (9.30am-5.30pm at Hall for Cornwall, Truro).
LAB Week 2: Monday 7th - Friday 11th September (9.30am-5.30pm at AMATA, Penryn).
Monthly Group Sessions and 2 x One-to-One Mentoring Sessions between September 2026 to March 2027.
What's the selection process?
We will be holding two Workshop Auditions on Sunday 19th July at AMATA, Falmouth University (10am-1pm and 2-5pm). This is a chance for you to meet Katie and learn more about the project, and for us to see you in action and get a feel for group dynamics.
From the workshop we will select a cohort of 12 artists, with the view of bringing a diverse and dynamic team with rich collaborative potential together.
"Creative Rise was a wonderful and fulfilling experience I'd recommend to anyone eager to further their craft."
Tom Hayle, 2025 Cohort
How do I apply?
If you are eligible and keen to be a part of this year’s cohort, please complete the online form by 5pm on Monday 22nd June.
You will be asked to give an expression of interest in written, voice or video format, and to share links to your CV and any footage of you in action. Please see the form for further information.
If you require this application in any other format please email katie@creative-rise-cornwall.co.uk and we will accommodate you.