Mile Zero Dance is looking for Canadian Artists to perform at the Zero Gravity International Performance Art Summit in Edmonton, Alberta from May 16-19, 2019.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: March 1, 2019 (Midnight)
NOTIFICATION OF INVITATION: March 15, 2019
The Zero Gravity International Performance Art SUMMIT is a 10-day visual performance art event taking place in Edmonton, Canada May 10 – 19, 2019. The SUMMIT, produced by Mile Zero Dance and curated by Beau Coleman, is taking place in two parts:
• Zero Gravity Performance Art WORKSHOP (May 10 – 15, 2019)
A 6-day workshop offering access into the working processes, methodologies and approaches of five internationally-established performance artists. Co-facilitated by: Dagmar Glausnitzer-Smith (Germany), Francesco Kiàis (Italy-Greece), PASHIAS (Cyprus), Alexandra Zierle (Germany-United Kingdom) and Beau Coleman (Canada). Workshop participants will present their own original performances on the first day of the FESTIVAL.
Workshop Fee: $500 CDN (20 participants maximum)
More information to follow in a separate call.
• Zero Gravity Performance Art FESTIVAL (May 16 – 19, 2019)
A 4-day festival presenting the work of established and emerging international, national and local performance artists. The FESTIVAL will consist of indoor and outdoor performances and artist talks/discussions.
This Open Call for Performances invites Canadian artists (National and Local) to submit works for consideration for The Zero Gravity Performance Art FESTIVAL portion of the SUMMIT.
THEME
We live in dangerous and precarious times. How can art rise above the current times we live in to think in new ways; not only as a means of escape, but as a call to action? What do performance artists have to say about the ‘gravity’ of the world?
PERFORMANCE DURATION: up to 30 minutes. Longer durational performances (up to 2 hours) will be considered, but may not be able to be accommodated due to limitations of space.
EQUITY, DIVERSITY and INCLUSION: We particularly welcome proposals from artists who identify as being Indigenous: First Nations, Inuit or Métis, ethnically-diverse, deaf, disabled and LGBTQ2S+.
As one of the objectives of the SUMMIT is to create a dialogue amongst Canadian, International and Local performance artists, Festival Artists who reside outside of Edmonton will receive support so they may participate in all four days of the Zero Gravity International Performance Art FESTIVAL (May 16 – 19, 2019).
What We Offer:
National Artists:
• Artist Fee: $500 (exceeds CARFAC fees)
• Accommodation: billeting (5 nights)
• Per Diem (5 days)
• Indoor & Outdoor Performance Spaces (majority indoor)
• Technical Support (minimal – performances should be self-sufficient)
• Documentation (photos and/or video)
• Access to all events at the festival.
Local Artists:
• Artist Fee: $500 (exceeds CARFAC fees)
• Indoor & Outdoor Performance Spaces (majority indoor)
• Technical Support (minimal – performances should be self-sufficient)
• Documentation (photos and/or video)
• Access to all events at the festival.
The Zero Gravity International Performance Art SUMMIT will select and coordinate schedules according to the festival’s theme, nature of proposed performances and access to space.
Please Note: We are unable to support Canadian airfare at this time. However, the festival organizers are able to provide official letters of invitation, so artists may seek additional funding to support their participation in the festival program.
APPLICATION GUIDELINES:
Submit all Application Written Materials via a SINGLE PDF.
Photos (JPEG).
Provide password to website links if necessary (i.e. Vimeo)
1. ARTIST INFO:
Legal Name
Professional Name:
Pronouns:
Address
Telephone (cell preferred)
Email
Website (if applicable)
2. PERFORMANCE DESCRIPTION (500 words)
Title (if applicable)
Duration/Format
Technical Requirements (if appropriate) – minimum technical support
Description of Work
3. ARTIST STATEMENT (300 words max)
Include how the proposed performance fits into your overall artistic practice.
(300 Words Max)
4. ARTIST BIO (200 words max)
5. ARTIST CV (2 pages max)
6. DOCUMENTATION (JPEG and/or Website Links)
- Images/Video: Up to 10 images of your work and/or a link to 5 minutes of video via website or social media platform (Vimeo, YouTUBE etc.). Images should be JPEGS only (1024 x 768 pixels). Provide an Image Contents List stating: Last Name/Title/Venue/Date for each image.
- Artist Website (if applicable)
SEND all application materials to Beau Coleman, the curator of the Zero Gravity Performance Art SUMMIT, by March 1, 2019:
Beau Coleman
Email: coleman.beau@gmail.com
