For many artists, having one’s work programmed at a major festival can be an invaluable calling card when it comes to gaining international attention and developing a higher profile. But given the many gatekeepers who stand between artist and artistic director, how does one get on the radar of a festival director in the first place?
In a recent panel at the National Circus Summit in Australia, the Artistic Directors of Darwin Festival, RISING and YIRRAMBOI discussed the best ways artists can gain their attention.
