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A Guide to More Accessible Open Calls ~ Introduction

A Guide to More Accessible Open Calls ~ Introduction

Last year, we asked over 1,200 creative people — artists, writers, choreographers, filmmakers — about their views on applying for things…
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1. We don’t know about it

1. We don’t know about it

If someone’s never heard of your opportunity, they definitely cannot apply for it!
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2. We don’t understand it

2. We don’t understand it

Use clear, concise language and be extremely transparent about what you offer and what you expect.
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3. We don’t think we’ll get it

3. We don’t think we’ll get it

In a world that has mostly excluded everyone but the most privileged for centuries, open calls can be very intimidating for anyone who…
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4. We can’t afford it

4. We can’t afford it

We know that organisations don’t necessarily have the funding they need to run, but funding remains the single largest barrier to applying…
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6. We can’t fill out the application form

6. We can’t fill out the application form

Once someone knows they can actually make it work, now let’s talk about the actual mechanisms of the application.
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7. We gave up along the way

7. We gave up along the way

Sometimes people get really close, but at the end of the day, it’s just not worth the effort.
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Ok, now go fix your application!

Of course, this is just a start of an ongoing process. We recommend organizations update applications and open calls every few years, and…
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