Connect with others. Discover new opportunities. Thinking internationally.
Thursday 3 December | 10am to 2.30pm | The Embassy Theatre, Skegness
What could you achieve with the right connections, ideas and opportunities?
Join SO Festival for a welcoming, practical gathering bringing together artists, freelancers, producers, festivals, venues, event organisers and others working across culture in Lincolnshire and the wider region.
Whether you’re an artist looking to develop your work, a producer hoping to build new partnerships, an organisation exploring fresh opportunities, or simply curious about what happens when we connect with people beyond our usual networks, this is a chance to meet others, share ideas and explore what’s possible.
We’ll introduce SO Festival’s growing international connections and explore opportunities for professional development, visits to festivals and events, artist exchanges, residencies, collaborations, commissions and touring. There will also be opportunities to find out about upcoming support for creatives, discover new connections and help shape what happens next.
You don’t need international experience or an established network to take part. Just bring your interests, ideas and curiosity about what could happen when we work together.
Come along to meet people, explore possibilities and help shape new opportunities for Lincolnshire’s creative community, at home and beyond.
Opportunities to connect, develop and take your next step
Come along and find out about new opportunities to support your creative development, build connections and explore what’s possible beyond your usual networks.
Go-See Bursaries: Small bursaries to help Lincolnshire-based creatives, freelancers, producers and event organisers access festivals, events and learning experiences with an international focus.- Artist and Project Pitches: Opportunities for artists and producers to share their work, ideas and projects with peers, festivals and potential collaborators, opening up new conversations and connections.
- International Touring Opportunity: A potential route for an established artist or small company working in outdoor arts and public spaces to take their work to an international festival, with support towards making the opportunity happen.
- FITS International Volunteer Programme: The FITS International Volunteering Programme brings together volunteers from around the world to support the Sibiu International Theatre Festival, one of the largest and most prestigious theatre and arts festivals globally. This is a unique opportunity to gain meaningful experience, develop new skills, and immerse yourself in an international cultural environment. Volunteers become an essential part of the festival, forming new connections and joining a welcoming global network of artists, organisers and fellow volunteers.
- New Connections and Collaborations: Meet people across different creative practices and organisations, exchange knowledge and explore opportunities to develop projects, partnerships and future work together.
