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Each year the Arts Council produces ArtBeat—one of our signature festivals—on the third weekend in July in Davis Square.    And each year we develop a theme to change up this performing and visual art event.   This year’s theme—appropriate for our current times is:  Voice.

"Voice," a celebration of all things that have to do with being vocal —both literally and figuratively. How does a community find a collective voice and be heard? How does an individual find a voice to speak up and share thoughts, desires and frustration?  From sotto voce to a loud roar, voices can take on all volumes, tones and timbres. What's your voice — and how does it harmonize or perhaps clash with other voices? Thinking in a more expansive way, voice doesn't have to be vocal or audible — it is more about advocacy. Someone doesn't always have to speak out loud to be heard; voice can embody all types of expression. We look forward to your creative interpretations of this theme — whether it's a proposed puppet show about a girl who loses her voice, dance choreography that addresses the voices we hear in our heads, or a sound installation about how giving voice can affect change.  Surprise us! Get Vocal! 

If you are a musician, dancer, public artist, performing artist, craft or community vendor, please consider applying to be a part of the festival.  

All calls and applications can be downloaded here:

http://somervilleartscouncil.org/artbeat/2017

For examples of previous themes and the range of work presented at the festival go here:

http://somervilleartscouncil.org/artbeat/archive