We’re on the lookout for our next group of PROPEL Associate Artists to join us at Mayflower for a 20-month programme starting in April 2025! The PROPEL Associate Artist programme is all about supporting artists and/or companies in developing new work and growing their practice.
If you’re selected, you’ll become a PROPEL Associate Artist for 20 months, with access to rehearsal space, mentoring, financial support, and opportunities to experiment with and test out your ideas – plus loads more.
We define artists as individuals or companies who create live performances. This opportunity might be a great fit for early-career artists, but we’d love to hear from anyone, no matter where you are in your career.
We encourage applications from artists of all abilities and those from underrepresented groups. Right now, we’re especially keen to hear from artists who are disabled and/or from the global majority, as these groups are currently underrepresented in our programme. We are also particularly interested in artists that are making theatre for children/family audiences.
Please note, this programme focuses on creative talent based in Southampton and the surrounding areas. We define our surrounding area as from Bournemouth to Portsmouth (east to west) and Basingstoke to the Isle of Wight (north to south). If you live outside of this area, we’d still love to connect with you through our Artist Network, which offers other opportunities for artists based further afield.
We are committed to ensuring a fair process for all candidates….
You can access the large print version and/or listen to a recorded version of the application form by following the links below.
Large print version Recorded version
You can answer the questions below in whatever format works best for you – written, video, or audio. If you choose video or audio, please record your answers in one recording, maximum length 10 minutes.
If using the large print version or recording your responses on video/audio please submit your application to artistdevelopment@mayflower.org.uk with the subject line: PROPEL Associate Application
If you require any assistance or have any additional requirements to complete your application or throughout the recruitment process, please contact the artist development team at artistdevelopment@mayflower.org.uk with the subject line: PROPEL Associate Application Query.
Information Sessions:
We will be holding two information sessions for artists to attend to find out more about the programme and ask any questions. The information sessions will take place on:
Wednesday 5 March 2:00pm- 3:30pm Studio 3, Mayflower Studios
Friday 7 March at 11:00am – 12:00pm – Online
To register your interest for our information sessions please complete this form.
Next Steps:
We will inform all applicants on the outcome of their application via the email address provided on the application form.
Shortlisted applicants will be invited for an informal interview at Mayflower Studios week commencing 21 April 2025 and will include a 10 minute pitch about your creative practice and ideas for the associate programme.
Successful applicants will start their association with us from May 2025.
Application deadline: Friday 14 March 2025 at 5.00pm
Applications for the PROPEL Associate Artist Programme are now closed