UPLAND EMERGE
Sian was awarded Upland's Emerge bursary and mentoring programme space. The programme includes mentoring and a bursary for emerging artists or makers who have a connection to Dumfries and Galloway. Emerge recipients will be mentored by professional experienced artists / makers over a 6-9 month period, awarded a bursary of to create new work and take part in Spring Fling Open Studios.
The programme also offers funding towards Go & See Trips, enabling the mentor and mentee to attend relevant events such as exhibitions, conferences, workshops or classes.
As part of the programme Sian was mentored by both John Wallace and CT Productions. Allowing her to explore filmmaking, exhibiting and the presentation of work digitally.
As part of the Emerge programme Sian exhibited film work as part of a on going film project 'Felt not Telt'. Sian worked alongside John to develop her exhibition skills and show the work within an unusual location. CT Productions doumented and produced a film about the exhibition that was edited as part of their work on Jumpcut, an Upland creative project for young people to learn filmmaking skills.
The programme also offers funding towards Go & See Trips, enabling the mentor and mentee to attend relevant events such as exhibitions, conferences, workshops or classes.
As part of the programme Sian was mentored by both John Wallace and CT Productions. Allowing her to explore filmmaking, exhibiting and the presentation of work digitally.
As part of the Emerge programme Sian exhibited film work as part of a on going film project 'Felt not Telt'. Sian worked alongside John to develop her exhibition skills and show the work within an unusual location. CT Productions doumented and produced a film about the exhibition that was edited as part of their work on Jumpcut, an Upland creative project for young people to learn filmmaking skills.
