24th Annual Art in the Park
Festival and Art Sale
Art in the Park 2009: Call for Performers
Sunday, June 14, 2009
10 am – 5 pm
DeCordova Museum and Sculpture Park seeks performers for The 24th Annual Art in the Park Festival to be held Sunday, June 10, 2007 in the Sculpture Park. The Festival was created to offer educational and cultural activities to the DeCordova Membership and the public through hands-on art activities, artist exhibits, and performers. A highly participatory afternoon, run by 150 volunteers and staff, the festival engages surrounding communities for support. All proceeds from this event help to fund the educational programs and exhibitions at DeCordova. Expected attendance is 4,000 – 6,000. We accept performer applications throughout the year, so it is never "too early" to submit your application.
The history and nature of the Festival dictates the type of performance that will work best. Below is a list of items required for a successful match between the performer and the Festival. Please do not send information unless all of the requirements can be met.
Requirements of Performer
- Past outdoor performance experience—i.e., flexible
- Appeal to an audience of children and adults
- Performance with an educational theme throughout
- Ability to perform several times within a period of two hours (sets run approximately 45 minutes)
- Ability to perform a one-hour set
- New England residents preferred
- No covers—we're looking for original music
Logistics
- A signed contract will be required—sent by DeCordova upon agreement
- Fees will be paid the day of the event (if requested a deposit will be issued)
- No rain date—performance will take place rain or shine
- No formal stage
- Dressing rooms are limited
- A volunteer will serve as stage manager
- A limited number of festival guest passes will be issued for your guests
- Performer applications are accepted throughout the year
To apply, please send the following with the Performer Application form that follows by January 15, 2009:
- a press kit with photos and a tape or CD
- List of upcoming performances and venues where we may see you perform
- list of organizations for which you have performed and contact information for references
- fees for performance
Please note: DeCordova prefers hiring performers whose acts we have previously seen in person. At any time, performers may send a schedule of their upcoming public performances to kcrane@decordova.org.
All information will be reviewed and kept on file. If you would like your materials returned, send a self-addressed stamped envelope and request return of documents. Selected performers will be notified.
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