The Network of Emerging Artists was formerly called Young Practitioners 'Committee (YPC).

Vision
A network of a fully connected group of the next generation of artists and arts professionals that are active together in maintaining effective communication, facilitating collaboration across national boundaries and borders, and creating visibility and opportunities at the ITI congress through our activities.

Goals
• Build and nurture a network of emerging arts professionals within and outside of ITI
• Identify opportunities for collaboration between ITI and the network
• Cultivate supportive intergenerational relationships between Centres and the individual artists in our network
• Ensure a strong presence of emerging artists in Committees and at the ITI World Congress through our programs

Key Activities Communication
a) Maintain an online presence through the website, active social media channels and a group email list.
b) Create a bi-monthly newsletter featuring the activities of our members, and distributing information about opportunities.
c) Sustain a dialogue with Centres and Committees on programs, projects, information etc.
d) Foster engagement of Network of Emerging Arts Professionals within each Committee

Collaboration
a) Research funding opportunities for international collaboration
b) Facilitate exchange of ideas, skills, and artistic practice

Activities
a) Support activities that give visibility to emerging artists during the Congress
• Establish a mentorship program
• Speed dating session(s)
• Explore potential for cross-over between Network of Emerging Arts Professionals and Student Festival
• Professional development workshops
• Orientation meeting for first-timers and social activities for Network

Board and Board Members
Lloyd NYIKADZINO, Zimbabwe
Taiwo AFOLABI, Nigeria

Contact
For more information about the Network of Emerging Arts Professionals (NEAP) please connect with:
CJ Ochoco, US: cj(at)bwtcguam.com
Raksak Kongseng, US: rkongseng(at)tcg.org


Documentation
>>Meeting Report 2024
>>Meeting Report 2023
>>Interim Activity Report 2017-2022
>>Interim Activity Report 2014-2016
>>Planned Activities Report 2014