Asian Arts Initiative issues a call for artists: Fall 2011 Artists Exchange: Home, far and near November 10 - 19, 2011 Application deadline: Friday, July 8, 2011
Asian Arts Initiative is pleased to invite applications from performance-based artists to participate in our 2011 Artists Exchange exploring the theme of "Home, far and near." Our Artists Exchange was started in 2002 with the original goal of supporting Asian American artists to explore or research topics and issues facing the Asian American community, and to create new work grounded and inspired by the learning exchange. As the Artists Exchange has evolved, we have also realized the importance of providing a collaborative space, especially for solo artists, and the opportunity for creative exchange.
We are seeking up to 8 artists representing diverse performance disciplines—including but not limited to, dance, music, spoken word, and theater. Each artist who is selected to participate will receive a $1,000 honorarium. Travel stipends and accommodations will be provided for artists who live outside the Philadelphia area. Artistic collectives or ensembles are eligible to apply though stipends and performance time will be limited.
Full description of Artists Exchange project and application - http://www.asianartsinitiative.org/involved/callPerformer.php
Application deadline: Friday, July 8, 2011
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Asian Arts Initiative's 2011 Artists Exchange includes three major components:
1) A weekend festival featuring participants' existing work (full pieces or excerpts). The work will be presented "festival-style" with limited tech and rehearsal time. Each participant will be presented as part of at least one shared program / night, though some artists may be invited to perform multiple nights. (Thursday November 10, Friday November 11, Saturday November 12)
2) A week-long series of group workshops to be proposed and led by each Artists Exchange participant in turn, as well as guest speakers and presentations. We anticipate the workshops to include a combination of skills sharing and skills development; generative exercises; and content related to the theme of "Home, far and near" such as immigration, or the issue of gentrification or displacement in the neighborhoods where many of us live or work. (Monday November 14 through Friday November 18)
3) A public presentation of what is learned and created from the week, to be featured at Asian Arts Initiative's Family Style open mic event. (Friday November 18)
We are seeking up to 8 artists representing diverse performance disciplines—including but not limited to, dance, music, spoken word, and theater. Each artist who is selected to participate will receive a $1,000 honorarium. Travel stipends and accommodations will be provided for artists who live outside the Philadelphia area. Artistic collectives or ensembles are eligible to apply though stipends and performance time will be limited.
To be considered, artists must be able to commit to participating in the entire workshop and performance schedule of the Artists Exchange.
Full description of Artists Exchange project and application - http://www.asianartsinitiative.org/involved/callPerformer.php
Application deadline: Friday, July 8, 2011
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Asian Arts Initiative is a community-based arts center in Philadelphia that engages artists and everyday people to create art that explores the diverse experiences of Asian Americans, addresses our social context, and imagines and effects positive community change.
Asian Arts Initiative
1219 Vine Street, Philadelphia, PA 19107
(215)557-0455 or www.asianartsinitiative.org
