National Taichung Theater

2018 Taiwan International Festival of Arts

Call for"CONNECTION" Program SeriesProject Proposals

The National Taichung Theater (NTT) has launched the "CONNECTION" program series, as part of the Second Taiwan International Festival of Arts (NTT-TIFA) to be held in 2018. Under the artistic direction of renowned French interdisciplinary artist Christian Rizzo, the 2018 NTT-TIFA Program Series will offer unique content and showcase exceptional works by artists from Taiwan and abroad.

With the main theme of “CONNECTION”, the 2018 NTT-TIFA will focus on the dialogue, communication and conflictsamongdiverse artistic fields (e.g. Performing Arts, Visual Arts and New Media), industries (e.g. Manufacturingand Digital Technology) and the sciences (e.g. Astronomy, Physics and Biology) to encourage innovative experimentsand collaboration. As a result, NTT is expected to serve as a stage for presenting a diversity of connections.

I. Eligibility：

  1. Legal entities, public and private organizations/groups/educational institutions and individuals are eligible to apply.

Note: For Taiwan-based applicants: political parties or affiliated groups are not eligible (excluding institutions of higher learning).

  1. Ifsubmitting a collaborative project proposal, all collaborating entities and/or individuals must sign a cooperation agreement, a copy of which shall be enclosedwith the project proposal.
  2. Individual applicants shallbe at leasttwenty years of age at the time of submission ofapplication.

II. Conditions:

  1. There are no restrictions on theform of the performanceas long as it complies with the concepts and goals of the program.The performance length shall be between 20 and40 minutes and the proposed project must be an originalwork.
  2. The entities or collaborating entities must not be governmental departments, political parties or religious groups.
  3. Nominated projects will beinvited to performduring the2018 NTT-TIFA atNTT’s Black Box.

III. Application process

  1. Application Deadline: April 15, 2017(last date of postmark).
  2. Application form: The application form can be downloaded from NTT's official website (

(1)The application shall be filled out in English.

(2) For organization/institution: copy of representative’s passport information page or other relevant ID, and organization registration certificate.

(3) For individual applicants: please provide a copy of your passport information page or other relevant ID.

  1. Submission guidelines:

(1)Please provide 8 copies of the application in hardcopy printed on A4paper, and 1 copy in electronic format on CD-ROM.

(2)Postal address:

Programs & General Planning

National Taichung Theater

No. 101, Sec. 2, Huilai Rd.,Xitun District, Taichung City 40756, Taiwan

Please specify "2018 TIFA-CONNECTION Program Application" on the envelope. (Sendby registered mail or courier service).

(3)Contact for enquiries:

Ms. Po-Chieh CHEN

Programs & General Planning

Telephone/+886-4-2251-2333Ext.5823

E-mail/

IV. Review process:

All of the submitted projects will be reviewed by the 2018 NTT-TIFA curator, Christian Rizzo, Director of the ICI—Centre Chorégraphique National Montpellier Languedoc-Roussillon, and the members of the NTTcommittee.

●Stage one: Document review. No more than6 project proposalswill be selected forthe second stage review.

●Stage two: Interviewswill take placeApril-May 2017.

  1. During the interview, the nominatedgroups/individuals will explain their projects and answer questions posed by the curator and the members of the NTT committee. Online interviews can be arranged for those who cannot attend in person and for international applicants.
  2. The review criteria includeoriginality, feasibility and artistic potential.
  3. Candidates who successfully pass the second stagewill be granted an advance of NT$80,000 (including VAT/tax)for production developmentforthe final stage ofreview.

●Final stage: The nominated projects are requested and are to be arranged by NTT for the work-in-progress showcasein August2017.

  1. Please prepare 10-15 minute showing of the nominated project.
  2. The review criteria include artistic expertise, potential forinterdisciplinary collaboration or the use of technology, potentiality and relevance to the project proposal.
  3. There will be no more than5projects selectedfor public performanceatNTT’s Black Box. The grant for production and performance will be no more thanNT$1,000,000 (including VAT/tax).
  4. International applicants can also apply for funding from their own countries, and the sponsorswill be acknowledged in the program pamphlets and related marketing materialsof NTT.

V. Announcement of finalists: Finalists will be announced on the NTT website in September 2017, and informed by email and phone.

VI. Terms and conditions of public performances

  1. The public performances will take place March–May 2018at NTT's Black Box.
  2. NTTprovidesrehearsal roomsand stagesin the Black Box for the selected groups/individuals, subject to availability.
  3. The selected groups/individuals will be required to sign a contract with NTT in regardstoproject implementation, funding andcancellations.
  4. The selected groups/individualsmay use the facilities of the venuefree of charge.
  5. NTT will providetechnical assistance and assist with promotion of the public performance. Every nominated projectis required to assign a producer responsible for communication, administrative work and technical coordination.
  6. If the budget exceeds the grant awarded by NTT, the nominated group/individual can seek additional funding elsewhere.Please note that Taiwanese applicantsmay not have received grants for this project fromTaiwan’s Ministry of Culture or National Cultural and Arts Foundation.
  7. The nominated groups/individuals shall implementthe projects as approved by NTT. If changes are deemed necessary, notice shall be given to NTT, which will then accept the changes or cancel the application.
  8. NTTreserves the right to inviteoutside professionals to participate in the production process and provide consultation relating to the project.
  9. NTT will evaluate the performances, and the results will be provided to the selected groups/individualsas a reference.
  10. The selected groups/individuals shall agree to provide relevant visual images and written documents without affecting the copyright of the original works.
  11. NTT reserves the right to modify these terms and regulations.

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National Taichung Theater “CONNECTION” Program Series

Application Form

Name of group/individual:

Project title：

Declaration
  1. I have read and understand all terms and conditions of the review process of the Program, and submit this application in compliance with these terms and conditions. If my project is selected, I agree to follow the relevant regulations of the Program.
  2. If my project is selected, I agree to provide the relevant written documents and visual images, without affecting the rights of the artist(s). In the cases of non-profit promotional activities of NTT and presentation of funded projects, NTT is granted public performance and re-use rights to the work, without the requirement for payment of hire fees.
  3. I declare that the information provided in the application form and materials is true and correct.
  4. I agree to have my personal information collected, processed and used by NTT for administrative work related to the Program in accordance with the Personal Information Protection Act.
Name of Applicant:
Signature:
Date:

National Taichung Theater “CONNECTION” Program Series Application Form

Group Applicant / Group Name:
(Chinese (if any) and English) / Registration Date:
yyyy/mm/dd
Responsible Person:
(Chinese (if any) and English) / Registration Number:
Artistic Director:
(Chinese (if any) and English) / VAT Number:
Individual Applicant / Name:
(Chinese (if any) and English) / Date of Birth:
yyyy/mm/dd
Mobile: / Passport or Other ID Number:
E-mail: / Permanent Home Address:
Phone: / Fax: / Current Address:
Contact Person
□Same as Individual Applicant / Name: Job Title: / Mobile:
Phone: / Fax: / E-mail:
Correspondence Address / Postal code ( )
Project Title

(Applicant can be group or individual.)

Project Description

I. Project’s main concept:

II. Performance content/form:

III. Introduction to creative/production/performance team:

V. Projects and performance experience over thelasttwo years (if applicable):

Total Project Budget by Expenditure Category

Expenditure Category / Breakdown of Expenses / Amount / Details
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Office Costs
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