This section contains information on ARCADE, ARC's artist network, please click to find out more and for details on how to join ARCADE and ARCADE Student

ARCADE

ARC’s performance artist network

ARCADE is a free membership scheme open to professional practitioners working in performance (primarily theatre, dance and spoken word) in the Tees Valley and surrounding area.

ARC works with artists and companies from across the North East to support the development of their work – but we can only help if we know who you are! Our performance artist network is designed to bring professional practitioners together, to network and collaborate, to share ideas and resources, and to support the creation of new work in the region.

Benefits of joining ARCADE

Membership of ARCADE is free and offers you the following:

1. Complimentary tickets

On joining the scheme you will be issued with a membership card which can be shown at the Box Office to claim a complimentary ticket for any dance, theatre or spoken word performance here at ARC, subject to availability. We know how important it is for artists to see other work, and this is our way of helping you do that.

2. Professional development workshops

Membership of ARCADE will entitle you to take part in free professional development workshops led by companies and artists performing at ARC. We will also be encouraging you to share your skills across the network through special ARCADE Exchange sessions. Details of these opportunities will be sent out by email and you will be asked to sign up in advance.

3. Surgery sessions

As an ARCADE member, you will be able to book a one-hour surgery session with a member of ARC staff to discuss practical issues around your artistic practice. So if you need programming/touring, technical or marketing advice, please contact us and we will arrange a time.

4. ‘Scratch’ nights

We want to encourage artists to share their work with other professionals, so will be looking to mount regular ‘scratch’ nights for ARCADE members. Scratch nights will offer the opportunity to show up to 15 minutes of your work to other members, with informal feedback afterwards. Invitations to take part will be sent out by email with slots filled on a first come, first served basis. Please be supportive and come along even if you aren’t showing work - your feedback will be valuable.

5. Invitations to special events

ARCADE members will receive invitations to special events held at ARC, such as our seasonal VIP receptions and talks. As well as meeting other artists, we also want to help you meet funders, supporting organisations and other stakeholders. And we want to make you feel welcome at ARC, so please come along as often as you can.

6. Wider networking opportunities

ARC proactively works with regional agencies such as The Empty Space and Dance City, as well as coordinating the North East Venues network. We will pass on information we receive about opportunities across the region to all ARCADE members to ensure you stay in touch and don’t miss out.

 

Your commitment

Although membership of ARCADE is free, we are looking for you to make a commitment. In the first year of your membership, we would expect you to attend at least:

• Three performances at ARC
• One professional development workshop
• One ‘scratch’ night

If you have any questions, please email annabel.turpin@arconline.co.uk

 

To join ARCADE, click this link to our online registration form.

ARCADE Student

ARC’s network for performing arts students

ARCADE Student is a membership scheme open to performing arts students aged 18 and over (primarily theatre, dance and spoken word) in the Tees Valley and surrounding area.

ARC works with students, as well as professional artists through its sister scheme ARCADE, to support the development of their work. Our ARCADE Student network is designed to create opportunities for you to work with professional practitioners, to show your own work in a professional setting for critical feedback, to enable you to see some of the most exciting performance work being created in the UK today and to help you establish your own networks to support the development of your future career.

Benefits of joining ARCADE Student

For just £50 for a year's membership, you will be entitled to the following:

1.Free Tickets

On joining the scheme you will be issued with a membership card which can be shown at the Box Office or used online to book a free ticket for any professional theatre, dance or spoken word performance here at ARC.

2. Professional development workshops

Throughout the year ARC will offer a number of workshops led by professional theatre and dance practitioners. Membership of ARCADE Student will entitle you to attend these workshops free of charge.

3. ‘Scratch’ nights

ARC will host two student ‘scratch’ nights per year, offering ARCADE Student members the opportunity to show excerpts of your work in development in a professional setting for critical feedback. Professional artists, funders, producers and venue programmers will be invited and along with your fellow ARCADE Student members will give their feedback on your work, to assist you with its development.

4. Invitations to special events

ARCADE Student members will receive invitations to special events held at ARC, including receptions and talks. As well as meeting ARC Staff, we also want to help you meet other artists and supporting organisations.

5. Networking and other opportunities

ARC works proactively with regional agencies such as The Empty Space and Dance City, as well as coordinating the North East Venues network. We will pass on information we receive about opportunities across the region to all ARCADE Student members to ensure you stay in touch and don’t miss out.

If you have any questions, please email info@arconline.co.uk

Membership is just £50. To subscribe online click here, alternatively for more information contact Box Office on 01642 525199.