Call for Vocal Artists to perform in 2010 Philadelphia Arts Festival

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Call for Vocal Artists to perform in 2010 Philadelphia Arts Festival

Date: September 11, 2009

by T. Desiree Hines

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Location: Pennsylvania, USA

Call for Artists to submit Proposal-Applications

Traverse Arts Project: TAP, a non-profit Arts organization in Philadelphia, PA is pleased to announce this Call for Performing and Creative Artists to participate in the 2nd Annual Philadelphia GLBT Arts Festival. The festival is scheduled for June 6-13, 2010 in Center City Philadelphia, PA

Emerging Arts professionals from around the world are eligible to apply for consideration to be presented in the 2010 Philadelphia GLBT Arts Festival.

Both soloists and ensembles are encouraged to submit proposal-applications with well-developed performance and exhibit ideas. Arts professionals and ensembles in Music, Dance, Theater, Dramatic Arts, are all encouraged to submit proposals. All styles from Classical/Traditional Arts to Contemporary Arts are welcomed.

The festivals goal is to promote the careers and visibility of independent, emerging and moderately established artists that identify as Gay, Lesbian, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer or Straight Ally of the GLBT Community. The festival also seeks to use the Arts for Social Change regarding issues affecting our contemporary world, especially, but not limited to, the GLBT Community. All performances are open to the general public, and the presented artists are compensated with a generous portion of their ticket sales revenue. Ticket sales are handled by a unique service which makes ticket purchase available online or by phone.

The first annual festival was very successful, with many community leaders in attendance at events held over a 4 day period. Local press coverage during the week of the first annual Festival included the May 28, 2009 issue of Philadelphia’s Citypaper, which featured the festival’s founder and director as the cover story with a 6 page article, and many advertisements about the festival. Additionally, the festival was highlighted heavily in the Late May issue of Philadelphia Weekly. Internationally recognized sponsors of the 2009 festival included Marriott Hotels, Crowne Plaza, Citibank, ZipCar, ICON Magazine, and Rain Vodka. We anticipate a growth in support and sponsorship for the 2010 Festival.

Community Feedback

The community is still spreading the word about the talent of the artists chosen to present in this years festival. The artists all held excellent credentials from some of the worlds finest schools for training Arts Professionals. Thus, the selection process is competitive.

Official Home for the 2010 Festival is the “Avenue of the Arts”

The University of the Arts on Philadelphia’s South Broad Street (AKA “Avenue of the Arts”) will be the official home of the 2010 Philadelphia GLBT Arts Festival. Affectionately known as “UARTS”, it is located directly across from the historic Academy of Music, the Kimmel Center for the Performing Arts, and some of the worlds most beloved Arts organizations. At the University of the Arts, the festival performances will take place in Elaine K Leavitt Auditorium, Arts Bank, and The Cabaret.

Philadelphia: An Emerging Artists Mecca

The City of Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley region are home to many of the countries most generous patrons of the Arts. Even during challenging economic times, Philadelphia finds many ways to be supportive of its Arts and Cultural community. When one door closes in the Philadelphia Arts scene, three open. Of note is that there is a tremendous support structure in Philadelphia for emerging and new Arts professionals. From opportunities to partner with major internationally known Arts organizations to showcase your works to gaining grants to individuals, many new Performing and Creative Artists have found Philadelphia to be a very transformative place for their creativity.

Festival and Meeting logistics

For the first time in 2010, the Philadelphia GLBT Arts festival will include a professional development component. This will included masterclasses with well-known musicians in Philadelphia, and also professional development sessions with local Arts leaders. There will also be centrally located official hotels for the festival, which will sponsor a number of receptions and parties for the Artists and patrons who attend. The hotels will also offer tremendously discounted groups rates for Festival participants and attendees.

For more information, including how to apply

For individuals or groups interested, the application is available from the Festival’s Executive Director. The application should be considered a proposal, and have a very clear and concise idea for your performance. Please contact T. Desiree Hines, Executive Director of the festival at tdh@traversetheater.org for an application. A non refundable $65.00 application fee is required to process your application. Applications will be due by March 1, 2010. Early application is recommended, as there is waitlist from the 2009 Festival Application round.