Saturday, March 02, 2013
Call for Artists, Crafts, & Artisans - July 20, 2013
ArtBEAT 2013: Micro
This year for ArtBEAT, Micro is the next BIG thing. We are in the midst of preparing for our annual ArtBEAT Festival. Below, you will find information about the festival as well as a description of the theme this year this year.
This year for ArtBEAT, Micro is the next BIG thing. We are in the midst of preparing for our annual ArtBEAT Festival. Below, you will find information about the festival as well as a description of the theme this year this year.
You may download the application from our website by visiting: http://somervilleartscouncil.org/artbeat/calls
When reviewing the application, please remember the following:
*Applications must be submitted by mail. Digital submissions will not be considered.
*The deadline for submissions is April 1. Submissions must be postmarked for that date.
*This is a juried process. Make sure that your application includes strong support materials.
*Be aware of your prices. The vendors that are successful include items with variety of different price points.
* Include 5 slides, jpegs (72 dpi max.), or photos that are well-focused and show good detail.
* Make sure enclosed application form is completely filled out.
* First time applicants: Include résumé or description of your training & recent juried show history.
* Send all this material in a 9" x 11" envelope.
*To minimize any risk of loss or damage in the return of your support materials, make sure yourself-addressed envelope has sufficient postage and is properly sized.
Saturday July 20th
Davis Square, Somerville MA
(Rain Date: Sunday July 21st)
ArtBeat is Somerville's annual multi-media street party! The festival showcases the City's diverse and vibrant arts communities and attracts ten thousand visitors to Davis Square. Presented by the Somerville Arts Council (SAC) and Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone. ArtBeat is now it's 27th year and features an electic mix of music, dance, theater, food, performance and interactive activities.
More than 80 regional and local craft and fine art vendors will be selected to showcase their work during the Saturday afternoon.
2013 theme: micro
Thinking big has been done. So this year, we invite you to think small. “Micro” evokes many things: microscopes, microwaves, microgrooves, micro-beers, micro-grants (like kickstarter) and perhaps even Micronesia! Visual artists might explore infinitesimally small patterns or forms. Tech wizards might create projects exploring the power of microprocessors or a symphony of microwave ovens heating up various food items. Dancers might explore small, subtle gestures or work within a confined space. Other ideas include exploring the localvore movement, which promotes shopping and living on a local/micro scale. Ultimately, we are interested in exploring how small things might attract oversized impact and attention. We look forward to your creative interpretation of this theme!
This year for ArtBEAT, Micro is the next BIG thing. We are in the midst of preparing for our annual ArtBEAT Festival. Below, you will find information about the festival as well as a description of the theme this year this year.
This year for ArtBEAT, Micro is the next BIG thing. We are in the midst of preparing for our annual ArtBEAT Festival. Below, you will find information about the festival as well as a description of the theme this year this year.
You may download the application from our website by visiting: http://somervilleartscouncil.org/artbeat/calls
When reviewing the application, please remember the following:
*Applications must be submitted by mail. Digital submissions will not be considered.
*The deadline for submissions is April 1. Submissions must be postmarked for that date.
*This is a juried process. Make sure that your application includes strong support materials.
*Be aware of your prices. The vendors that are successful include items with variety of different price points.
* Include 5 slides, jpegs (72 dpi max.), or photos that are well-focused and show good detail.
* Make sure enclosed application form is completely filled out.
* First time applicants: Include résumé or description of your training & recent juried show history.
* Send all this material in a 9" x 11" envelope.
*To minimize any risk of loss or damage in the return of your support materials, make sure yourself-addressed envelope has sufficient postage and is properly sized.
Saturday July 20th
Davis Square, Somerville MA
(Rain Date: Sunday July 21st)
ArtBeat is Somerville's annual multi-media street party! The festival showcases the City's diverse and vibrant arts communities and attracts ten thousand visitors to Davis Square. Presented by the Somerville Arts Council (SAC) and Mayor Joseph A. Curtatone. ArtBeat is now it's 27th year and features an electic mix of music, dance, theater, food, performance and interactive activities.
More than 80 regional and local craft and fine art vendors will be selected to showcase their work during the Saturday afternoon.
2013 theme: micro
Thinking big has been done. So this year, we invite you to think small. “Micro” evokes many things: microscopes, microwaves, microgrooves, micro-beers, micro-grants (like kickstarter) and perhaps even Micronesia! Visual artists might explore infinitesimally small patterns or forms. Tech wizards might create projects exploring the power of microprocessors or a symphony of microwave ovens heating up various food items. Dancers might explore small, subtle gestures or work within a confined space. Other ideas include exploring the localvore movement, which promotes shopping and living on a local/micro scale. Ultimately, we are interested in exploring how small things might attract oversized impact and attention. We look forward to your creative interpretation of this theme!
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