Testing Grounds

Testing Grounds is a creative development and personal mentorship program for emerging artists interested in the creation and development of new work over a 12 month period. The program is a natural extension from the CuriousWorks Writer’s Group, facilitated by Miranda Aguilar under the guidance and mentorship of our Creative Director, Andrea Lim.

Over 2022, this pilot program supported three emerging artists, who each applied for the program with a specific project in mind. Both senior staff and external mentors were brought on to guide and support each artist with their goals and to take the projects to the next stage of creative development—be that writing a grant, script development or proof of concept production.  The group were also part of a range of masterclasses including understanding budgets, grant writing and self promotion.

“I have been working on an ensemble devised project called The Feminist Race, during my time with Andrea and Miranda at CuriousWorks they were able to provide support both creatively and practically. By helping establish a mentorship with an Artist I wanted to work with, to providing resources and tools on budgets and grant writing. Creatively, they have been able to give critical feedback on my work as a devised piece, both having different approaches to the feedback as well.”
Natasha Pontoh Supit

Testing Grounds will continue into 2023 with the support of Create NSW (Screen Industry Development Funding).