Creative practice accelerator for artists in digital technology

The Arts+Tech creative practice accelerator is one of three national pilots, set up by Arts Council England and Innovate UK, to support people working at the intersection of arts and technology.

Through this programme, Arts Council England and Innovate UK are jointly seeking to intensify arts and technology innovation by artists, creative professionals, scientists, digital technologists, and entrepreneurs, providing them with the opportunity to strengthen their practice and to develop new business ventures. Delivered initially as a pilot, the programme provides a space to develop new products, services and practices, and to stimulate collaboration and business acumen.

Who is this for?
The programme is aimed at creative professionals, at any stage in their career, with a demonstrable passion for building (and/or growing) a sustainable creative practice around new and emerging digital making technologies. In particular they are looking for:

•a distinctive creative voice
•an excellent idea (or ideas)
•a UK resident
•full-time availability between January and April 2016, and much of May/June 2016 (although there is some flexibilit).

How do I apply?
You can make an initial application using the (short) form on the website below, until midnight on Sunday 15th November. Promising applications will be followed up with more questions and an interview in mid-late November, before making a final decision at the end of the month.

For more information visit http://accelerator.madlab.org.uk/about#About