Wednesday, March 14, 2012
Somerville ArtsUnion Call for Producers - April 1, 2012
Ever wish to produce your own cultural event - with funding? Here’s your opportunity!
About ArtsUnion
Now in its 8th year, the Somerville Arts Council’s ArtsUnion Project is an initiative designed to boost the cultural economic development of Union Square, Somerville. ArtsUnion presents numerous events and markets, develops and leads cultural and historical tours, commissions street furniture and public art, and has revised zoning to incentivize arts related development in the Square. The Somerville Arts Council and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development created ArtsUnion. Our 2012 partners include Artisan’s Asylum, ArtSomerville, Massachusetts Alliance for Portuguese Speakers, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission, Somerville Community Access Television, Somerville Open Studios and Union Square Main Streets. Generous funding for the initiative is provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s John and Abigail Adams Program and the City of Somerville.
About the Call to Producers
The goal of the ArtsUnion event series is to increase the visibility of our strong local artist population; increasing economic activity for participating vendors and the area in general; and cultivating the square’s artistic, diverse and unique ambiance. We are looking for events and markets that are: centered on a theme, are unusual and creative, and will garner good press and attendance.
ArtsUnion is looking for creative individuals to create, produce and manage cultural events that will take place in Union Square, Somerville from June through early October, 2012. We seek producers who will develop 2-4 hour cultural events/performances, or public art initiatives around a certain theme. Working with the Somerville Arts Council, producers will be responsible for the following: selecting a theme, lining up talent and/or vendors, creating activities, submitting a budget, planning and managing the event, and helping to promote the event. Themes can be broad or specfic, ranging from dance, food, or performance art to film and multimedia work. Past ArtsUnion events include the well-known Fluff Festival, a Haitian Film Festival at Somerville Community Access Televison, and the Hungry Tiger Street Festival celebrating food in Union Square.
Please view the ArtsUnion section of our Web site to see full descriptions of all past ArtsUnion events. Programming that reflect and include the diverse Union Square community are particularly encouraged. We also urge you to find ways to work with area businesses. For example, several area restaurants and food markets have participated in recent events and we have a good relationship with them. Most events take place in Union Square Plaza, but we are open to other ideas. In general, we encourage you to discuss any ideas with us.
Gregory Jenkins
Executive Director
Somerville Arts Council
617.625.6600 ext. 2985
www.somervilleartscouncil.org
About ArtsUnion
Now in its 8th year, the Somerville Arts Council’s ArtsUnion Project is an initiative designed to boost the cultural economic development of Union Square, Somerville. ArtsUnion presents numerous events and markets, develops and leads cultural and historical tours, commissions street furniture and public art, and has revised zoning to incentivize arts related development in the Square. The Somerville Arts Council and the Mayor’s Office of Strategic Planning and Community Development created ArtsUnion. Our 2012 partners include Artisan’s Asylum, ArtSomerville, Massachusetts Alliance for Portuguese Speakers, the Somerville Historic Preservation Commission, Somerville Community Access Television, Somerville Open Studios and Union Square Main Streets. Generous funding for the initiative is provided by the Massachusetts Cultural Council’s John and Abigail Adams Program and the City of Somerville.
About the Call to Producers
The goal of the ArtsUnion event series is to increase the visibility of our strong local artist population; increasing economic activity for participating vendors and the area in general; and cultivating the square’s artistic, diverse and unique ambiance. We are looking for events and markets that are: centered on a theme, are unusual and creative, and will garner good press and attendance.
ArtsUnion is looking for creative individuals to create, produce and manage cultural events that will take place in Union Square, Somerville from June through early October, 2012. We seek producers who will develop 2-4 hour cultural events/performances, or public art initiatives around a certain theme. Working with the Somerville Arts Council, producers will be responsible for the following: selecting a theme, lining up talent and/or vendors, creating activities, submitting a budget, planning and managing the event, and helping to promote the event. Themes can be broad or specfic, ranging from dance, food, or performance art to film and multimedia work. Past ArtsUnion events include the well-known Fluff Festival, a Haitian Film Festival at Somerville Community Access Televison, and the Hungry Tiger Street Festival celebrating food in Union Square.
Please view the ArtsUnion section of our Web site to see full descriptions of all past ArtsUnion events. Programming that reflect and include the diverse Union Square community are particularly encouraged. We also urge you to find ways to work with area businesses. For example, several area restaurants and food markets have participated in recent events and we have a good relationship with them. Most events take place in Union Square Plaza, but we are open to other ideas. In general, we encourage you to discuss any ideas with us.
Gregory Jenkins
Executive Director
Somerville Arts Council
617.625.6600 ext. 2985
www.somervilleartscouncil.org
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