CFT are looking for a cohort of participatory artists to take part in (B)old, a pioneering participatory arts project that empowers people living with dementia through performing, visual and digital arts. 

Thanks to funding received through The Dementia Trust’s Disruption Awards, we are proud to be co-creating this project with Arti Prashar OBE, a leader in participatory arts for dementia, and our own Head of Community Outreach, Louise Rigglesford.

Successful (B)old artists will be invited to attend a 3-day training programme in person at CFT, delivered by Arti and Louise. This training will focus on how to adapt the delivery of your participatory arts sessions specifically for people living with dementia, and will be  influenced by Arti’s artistic practice - previously developed with works such as The Garden (2017), which blended sensory play, interaction between carer and participant, and incorporated music and sound to deliver a person-centred approach. The training will culminate with a practical workshop led by the (B)old artists to a group of invited participants living with dementia, followed by feedback and mentoring from both Arti and Louise.

How to apply

To apply for this opportunity, please provide a current CV and a digital portfolio of recent work you are proud of. This could include things such as images, sound recordings, videos, workshop plans, script extracts, or anything that showcases your best work. If sending large files, please use WeTransferor a similar service. Please ensure this is sent to leap@cft.org.uk by 5pm on Friday 24 October.

After the closing date, we will email all candidates to update them as to whether they have been selected to attend an informal interview with Arti and Louise at CFT on Thursday 30 October. Successful candidates will be contacted and invited to attend the training dates on 17, 18 & 19 November. 

Please note – these training dates are mandatory for any successful candidates to attend. By submitting an application, you confirm that you are available on these dates.