About Us! Artists' Scratch Showcase

Join us for an evening of diverse new work from five artists, hosted by curator and lead scratch artist Awate. Get a glimpse behind the curtain of creation and imagination as five artists take to the floor to share new works in progress. Audiences are invited to give feedback and ask questions in a safe, communal space to help lift up artists. This event is open to all audiences wanting to experience work in its initial stages of development, and applications to present work are open to artists aged over 18 from a global majority background (or tackling the subjects of diaspora and migration), whether you’re a writer, musician, dancer, film-maker, designer or anything in between. In the past we’ve had films inspired by Greek mythology, stylists presenting their original textile designs, stand-up comedy, powerful rap music, innovative piano performances and short plays reflecting on the trans experience. After presenting at our Scratch event, artists have gone on to embark on their first UK music tours, had their short-films made/presented at the BFI London Film Festival, secured options from high-profile TV production companies, started their own regular comedy nights and found lasting connections with other artists in the audience or presenting alongside them. This Scratch Showcase is a collaboration between Awate, Counterpoints Arts and the Southbank Centre.