Application FAQs
- Can the application be completed in alternate formats?
- Yes absolutely! Our application portal accept applications in written, audio, or video file formats. If you want to discuss another alternative option or need additional support with application submission, please contact Aaheli at (aaheli@paprikafestival.com). We will try our best to respond to emails within 48 hours.
- Can I be a student at the same time as participating in the peogram?
- Yes! We encourage you to review the program expectations and consider if the time commitment feels manageable in addition to your schoolwork. We expect that all participating artists understand and agree to engage with the programming fully and leave it to you to determine if that seems possible with other existing commitments.
- Can I do this if I’ve done a Paprika program before? –
- Yes! We will be reading and considering all applications. In the spirit of transparency, our programming intends to reach artists who haven’t had access to opportunities like this, so we will prioritize artists who haven’t had a chance to participate with Paprika before.
- Do I have to be under 30?
- No, you don’t have to be! Paprika is a place for early-stage artists which we recognize does not necessarily correlate with age. We will be considering your previous experience, training and access to opportunities to determine early-stage status.
- Who is reading the applications?
- Applications will be read by Paprika Staff (Amanda Lin, Julia Dickson, Aaheli Mukherjee) and the program facilitators. The facilitator of each program can be found on the program page.
- How are you deciding?
- We will consider multiple factors while deciding which artists will be a good fit for the program this year. They are:
- Artistic Merit
- Impact of the program on you (Who needs the “Yes!” the most)
- Can you fully participate in the experience?
- Facilitator Fit!
- We will consider multiple factors while deciding which artists will be a good fit for the program this year. They are:
- When will I hear back?
- Everyone who applies will hear back by December 9th!
- Can I apply to more than 1 program?
- Yes, you can! All applications will be considered but you can only participate in one program at a time.