Open Art Surgery

Hip hop theatre dissected, examined and put under the microscope.

24 February - 1 March 2025
Applications close Monday 3 February 2025.

Open Art Surgery is a week-long intensive for early-career hip hop artists to experiment with new ideas, receive mentorship from experienced creatives, and share works in progress with a public audience at Sadler’s Wells.

Taking place in an intimate theatre space hosted by Jonzi D, the final sharing invites the audience to critique and reflect on the work shown through facilitated discussion - giving artists a rare insight into public perception of their practice and a unique opportunity to ask questions of them, to help develop their work further.

Artists who have participated in Open Art Surgery have gone on to present work at prestigious venues and festivals including The Place, Just Jam, Edinburgh Fringe and Breakin' Convention's international touring.

Open Art Surgery takes place annually in March and September. Applications open six weeks in advance. Join our mailing list or follow us on socials to be the first to know when submissions go live.

If you're interested in running an Open Art Surgery at your venue, please contact emily@breakinconvention.com

HOW TO APPLY

The Expression of Interest form is split into three sections:

1) About You - so we can respond to your application

2) Your Practice - where we ask about your practice and the idea you are submitting

3) Equal Opportunities – so we can keep ourselves in check

Key Dates
Intensive: 24 February - 1 March 2025
Applications close: Monday 3 February 2025
Outcome received: Friday 7 February 2025