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Working on Site

Presenting choreography in the museum introduces specific conditions for both artists and the museum. All parties will need to consider the balance of requirements for the choreographic work, audience, museum staff, and the physical safety and comfort of the performers.

Overview

Working on site can be a key component in achieving that balance and several site visits and rehearsals may be required. The conditions of the specific venue within the museum may impact the conditions and format of the choreographic work, such as flooring, light, and acoustics, so early discussions and planning are useful. Sharing information about what will happen and where, ahead of time, allows clear communication with staff across the museum, including security, visitor services teams, invigilators, conservators, technicians, maintenance and other staff. This can support artist teams to feel more welcome, familiar, autonomous and comfortable working in the space.

Things To Consider

Why?

  • What does the work require from a site? Or how is the work responding to the site?
  • Where does the artist wish to develop the work?

What?

  • What are the physical conditions of the presentation space? Eg. the floor, lighting, ambient sound, heating, audio-visual infrastructure, entry and exit points? Does the work require alterations or additions to these things?
  • What are the museum requirements of the space - hours of operation, access corridors, after-hours events, building maintenance, security clearance, additional staffing costs?
  • Have you discussed audience behaviour and audience management in relation to the site and the work?
  • Have you discussed the access needs of both team members and the audience and the solutions that are best for the site and work?
  • Have you located a suitable green room for the performers?

Who?

How?

  • If museum spaces have restrictions, will external rehearsal or development space be needed?
  • How can artist teams be inducted into the museum space and be provided with appropriate security clearances to allow for more autonomous use?
  • When will the artist and museum teams have access to floorplans and concurrent programming schedules?
  • How can the artist be involved in selecting a suitable gallery space and context for presenting the work?
  • Does the work require onsite fabrication of objects and materials?

The Future?

  • Is the work adaptable to multiple spaces? Or is it site-specific?
Acknowledgement of Country
This research project is grounded on the Country of the Eora, Kulin, Ngunnawal and Noongar nations. We would like to acknowledge the Ancestors and Custodians of these places who have cared for the land and engaged in cultural practice on Country since time immemorial. We recognise our privileged position as individuals living and working on stolen, unceded Indigenous land. We thank all of the First Peoples and Indigenous collaborators who have enriched our work and research by generously gifting their knowledges and practices to this project.
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