Performing Artists

The International Festival of Arts & Ideas offers a number of opportunities for local and regional performers to grow artistically, expand their networks and enjoy new performance opportunities.

2012 CALL FOR ARTISTS Deadline: March 15, 2012

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The International Festival of Arts & Ideas seeks submissions from Connecticut and regionally-basedperformers. We welcome submissions from all performing disciplines including music, theater, dance,and storytelling. The Festival's programming staff will review all submissions and offer selected artist'sperformance slots on the afternoon of June 23 or 24, 2012. Performances will occur outdoors on or nearstages on the New Haven Town Green.
We welcome applications by artists whose work requires a stage and audio equipment (we'll providea professionally managed and outfitted venue), as well as artists whose work might be best-suited toa non-traditional performance location. Performers should expect to use the Festival's backline andaudio equipment (drum kit, key board, amps). Selected companies may advise if their needs differgreatly. Set up or removal time may not exceed 15 minutes. Work which requires substantial time to install or remove equipment or scenery isn't appropriate for this opportunity.

2012 ACTIVITY TENTS

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The International Festival of Arts & Ideas seeks submissions for Activity Tent. Activities should offeraudiences hands on, interactive programs such as games, crafts or puzzles. Be creative. Activitiesmust be prepared to run from 12 Noon - 6 pm June 23rd and 24th. The Festival will provide a 10'x10'tent, two 8' tables and up to 4 chairs per activity. AC Power is limited but may be available for a fewactivities. Access to loading zones on Temple Street will be limited, so any activities needingvehicles to load out should be prepared to wait until stage acts conclude around 8:30 or 9 pm.

COMMUNITY CONNECTIONS

Each year at the Festival there are a variety of ways that community members can experience a deeper connection with the Festival's themes, artists and scholars, and with each other.

Artists in Conversation: Before or after certain performances, the creators or performers will take part in a moderated dialogue. Festival attendees can gain insight into the artists' process and history. Question and answer sessions allow for meaningful discussions and personal connections between audience and artist.

Dig Deeper: Get an in-depth understanding of the Festival's programming and its themes though participation in multidisciplinary activities led by artists and scholars. These immersion programs may include interconnected tours, performances, workshops and lectures.

Master Classes: During the Festival, many professional artists performing at the festival will also teach master classes that are open to the public. Master classes provide a way for local artists and interested community participants to meet and work with the artists who visit New Haven.

ON THE HORIZON.....
2013 NOONTO NIGHT SERIES AND FAMILY SERIES
Deadline, December 2012

Noon to Night Series:This series is performed out of doors on the Elm Street Stage. Submissions for the Festival's Noon to Night Series are encouraged! We are particularly interested in groups performing original work. These opportunities are typically best suited to performers who reside in and around Connecticut as we do not offer transportation or accommodations to artists for these programs. Performances should be appropriate for all ages. The Noon to Night Series consists of 60 minute sets.

Family Series: Part of the Noon to Night Series is geared toward younger audiences (generally 8 and under). Programming can be a combination of performances, workshops or other interactive types of entertainment. The Family Series consists of 45-60 minute sets.

To Submit to the Noon to Night Series and Family Series:
Please send background information on the artist/s or company, a press packet (include photos and or press clippings), and a work sample (CD, DVD, or streaming web video OK!) by mail to Melissa Huber, Program Manager, 195 Church Street, 12th Fl, New Haven, CT 06510 ATTN: Noon to Night Series or by email to mhuber@artidea.org. The Festival will be in touch if we require further information. Materials will not be returned. We recommend submitting materials in October/November for these series. This is a paid performance opportunity.