OPEN CALL FOR LATINX PERFORMANCE ARTISTS

When:
April 1, 2020 all-day
2020-04-01T00:00:00-07:00
2020-04-02T00:00:00-07:00
Where:
King Street Station
303 S Jackson St
Seattle
WA 98104

Building/Room #: N/A
Neighborhoods: Citywide
Event Types: Arts
Audience: All
Sponsoring Organization: 4Culture, Seattle Office of Arts & Culture, La Sala
Contact: Xavier Lopez
Contact Phone: 2063832476
Contact Fax: 2063832476
Contact Email: xavierlopezjr@gmail.com
Site Contact Details: Performance Artists Now Live!
OPEN CALL FOR LATINX PERFORMANCE ARTISTS

On the Edge: Latinx Performance Art Festival is coming to King Street Station in the historic Pioneer Square district of Seattle on Thursday, June 4, 2020 – Saturday, June 6, 2020! On the Edge seeks artists who identify as Latino/a/x and embraces an intersectional approach. Individuals and small groups are invited to propose a 30-minutes or less, new/remounted work and be prepared to do 2 performances throughout the festival weekend, as well as potentially participate in a panel discussion about their art careers.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, at all stages of career, local, regional, national and international artists with the ability to cover own transportation and accommodation. National and International (artists/artist teams must be able to get to and from the venue in Seattle, WA, as well as finding lodging and nourishment, while at the three day event + at least one day of practice-setup.)
Performance artists who cannot attend the event are encouraged to submit video documentation of their previous work, which will be displayed throughout the festival.

Deadline: April 1st, 2020

Festival dates: June 4, 2020 – June 6, 2020
Location: King Street Station, Seattle, WA
303 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104
Pre-Register: Yes
Cost: Free
Registration Details: Up to 10 Performance Artists will be selected at https://www.xavierlopezjr.com/call-for-on-the-edge Open Call for Entry by the On The Edge Curatorial Committee.
Selected artists will receive up to $400 for participation in the event and/or $100 for showing video representation of your performance history at the event.
Link: https://www.xavierlopezjr.com/call-for-on-the-edge

Performance Artists Now Live!
OPEN CALL FOR LATINX PERFORMANCE ARTISTS

On the Edge: Latinx Performance Art Festival is coming to King Street Station in the historic Pioneer Square district of Seattle on Thursday, June 4, 2020 – Saturday, June 6, 2020! On the Edge seeks artists who identify as Latino/a/x and embraces an intersectional approach. Individuals and small groups are invited to propose a 30-minutes or less, new/remounted work and be prepared to do 2 performances throughout the festival weekend, as well as potentially participate in a panel discussion about their art careers.
Applicants must be 18 years of age or older, at all stages of career, local, regional, national and international artists with the ability to cover own transportation and accommodation. National and International (artists/artist teams must be able to get to and from the venue in Seattle, WA, as well as finding lodging and nourishment, while at the three day event + at least one day of practice-setup.)
Performance artists who cannot attend the event are encouraged to submit video documentation of their previous work, which will be displayed throughout the festival.

Deadline: April 1st, 2020

Festival dates: June 4, 2020 – June 6, 2020
Location: King Street Station, Seattle, WA
303 S Jackson St, Seattle, WA 98104

Up to 10 Performance Artists will be selected at www.xavierlopezjr.com… Open Call for Entry by the On The Edge Curatorial Committee.
Selected artists will receive up to $400 for participation in the event and/or $100 for showing video representation of your performance history at the event.

High quality photography and videography will be provided. Artists will be filmed at the event and will be given the raw footage of their performance.

Eligibility for artist applicant must/can:
• Be 18 years of age and over
• Work in performance or film/media artist
• Submit artistic resume and work sample (see limitations)
• Be in any stage of development: emerging, mid-career or established
• Be local, regional, national or international
• Able to cover own transportation/airfare, accommodations and meals

Selected artists will
• Be compensated $400 for performance(s)
• Be compensated $100 for film screenings
• Arrange own transportation to/from performance venue
• Attend at least one rehearsal
Performances, audience and engagement will be documented by photographer and videographer.