*Artists Announced | Akademi Artist Commissions 2024 in partnership with DanceEast
Akademi, in partnership with DanceEast, announced the launch of five artist commissions of £5000 each, to individual artists or collectives with South Asian dance at the core of their practice. One of the four commissions will be specifically awarded to an artist working at the intersection of South Asian dance and creative technology.
Through our Artist Surgeries, we have engaged with dance practitioners to understand their needs and challenges. The insights gained from these conversations have informed the development of these commissions, ensuring that they provide meaningful and impactful support to artists.
With a commission around creative technology, we seek to encourage innovation and explore the exciting prospects of combining traditional dance forms with cutting-edge technology. We asked for applications with projects around the themes of – Sustainability, Environment, Climate change, Climate-driven migration and Health and well-being.
Following a rigorous selection process by a panel of experts from Akademi, DanceEast, and the wider industry, we are pleased to unveil the artists who will receive our commissions.
- Shivaangee Agrawal (Creative tech commission)
- Anjana Bala
- Chandenie Gobardhan
- Divija Mellaly
- Kesha Raithatha
Please join us in congratulating them! You can find out more about them and their projects below.
Selected artists will have the opportunity to use the fund over a 12-month period to explore new ideas that are bold, relevant, and exciting, and that align with Akademi’s vision and work.
Over the course of the next few weeks, we will share more about their practice and projects.